The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has released its report on the Virgin Islands (UK) 2023 General Election, providing an assessment of the electoral process and its adherence to international obligations and domestic laws. The team of eight observers visited the Territory from the 17th to the 27th of April to conduct their evaluation of the … Continued
During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Minister for Communications and Works, the Honourable Kye Rymer, announced that the Ministry is actively working towards establishing a National Meteorological Service in the British Virgin Islands. The Ministry, along with relevant agencies including the Airport Authority and Department of Disaster Management, held discussions with Dr. … Continued
During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Minister for Health and Welfare, the Honourable Vincent Wheatley, announced the public release of the Final Report of the Social Assistance in the British Virgin Islands Review. Minister Wheatley explained that the urgency surrounding the review was driven by the government’s intention to evaluate existing systems … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that it underwent a successful weekend operation that led to several motor scooter seizures and arrests. According to the police, the operation was carried out at various hotspots across Tortola and ended on Sunday, July 9, at around 4:00 a.m. More than 30 persons were searched … Continued
Persons who test positive for COVID-19 are being advised to self-isolate. The message comes from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Ronald Georges, who said while COVID-19 infection rates, hospitalisations and deaths are at its lowest since 2021, positive testing persons should continue the practice as done during the pandemic. “COVID-19 continues to be present … Continued
The Puerto Rico Seismic Network has confirmed that an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 was felt in the territory. According to their publication, the earthquake occurred around 4:48 p.m. Monday, with an estimated maximum intensity of 5. “The epicenter of this earthquake was at Latitude: 20.1 North and Longitude: 61.1 West at a depth … Continued
Rising basketball star D’Moi Hodge pulled off another good performance for the Los Angeles Lakers, tallying a season-high 16 points to help his side to an 18-point victory. Playing in the NBA 2K24 Summer League on Sunday, Hodge’s Lakers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 93-75 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Hodge played just … Continued
Coach of the Feds women’s team Javier Perez says the decision to forfeit the final of the 2023 Kings and Queens of the Virgin Islands Softball Tournament was as a result of feeling as though the team was cheated. The BVI All-Stars Women retained the championship in the wee hours of Monday, July 10, after … Continued
The BVI All-Stars men’s and women’s teams both retained the championship in their respective divisions of the 2023 Kings and Queens of the Virgin Islands Softball Tournament due to forfeitures. During the first of the two championship games between BVI All-Stars and Feds, the St. Croix team got off to a good start, managing two … Continued
Premier of the British Virgin Islands Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley has praised CARICOM for its renewed commitment to the British Virgin Islands and other Associate Members on the occasion of the regional body’s 50th anniversary. At CARICOM’s 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago from … Continued
