D’MOI’s BUZZER-BEATING 3-POINTER AND GAME HIGH 21 POINTS OVERSHADOWS LOSS

D’Moi Hodge’s first half buzzer-beating three-pointer was the main highlight during his SEC semifinal match against Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team on Saturday, despite losing 72-61. Playing for his Missouri Tigers, Hodge despite the loss had a game-high 26 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists in 35 minutes spent on the court. With 2 seconds … Continued

ADAEJAH CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE TRACK SETTING NEW BVI & U.S NATIONAL SCHOOL RECORD

Top local junior female athlete Adaejah Hodge smashed the United States national high school record in the 200-meter dash and also set a new BVI record after storming to victory in a blistering 22.77 seconds. Hodge, who attends Montverde Academy as a junior, was competing in the opening round of the New Balance Nationals Indoor … Continued

41 PERSONS ASKED TO CONTACT OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

The following persons are being asked to make contact with the Office of the Supervisor of Elections. 1.    Lynette Pemberton 2.    Elizabeth Muddiman Gray 3.    Jasmine Claudia Caminada 4.    Jermaine Fahie 5.    Trevor Frett 6.    Vincent Frett 7.    Kervin Fahie 8.    Perlene Fahie 9.    Aretha Fahie 10. Clement R. Fahie 11. Leroy Frett 12. Vadis … Continued

HOA DISSOLVED – ELECTION DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands has been dissolved by Governor His Excellency John Rankin, following consultation with Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley. This was confirmed in a gazetted Proclamation dated Friday, March 10, 2023, which confirmed that the governor’s Order came into effect at the end of the Fourth Sitting of … Continued

HLSCC TO RECEIVE 121 ACRES OF LAND TO EXPAND ITS CAPABILITIES

Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull said that only thirteen (13) of the one hundred and twenty one (121) acres of land has been transferred to the Hamilton Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) from a procurement by the Government twenty (20) years ago. Honourable Turnbull gave HLSCC its credit in his … Continued

BVI FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION HONOURS WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY

Every year the BVI Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”) makes a concerted effort to operate in ways that enhance society and the environment and takes part in philanthropic causes. As part of the Commission’s corporate social responsibilities efforts, we celebrated and honoured the women in charge of shaping the future. Teachers, Specialist teachers, and custodial … Continued

HLSCC CAREER FAIR A SUCCESS

The H Lavity Stoutt Community College recently held a career fair for its students, an initiative that was deemed by many as a major success. The event had the presence of many businesses from across the territory in sectors including media, tourism, the financial services industry, construction, telecommunications, government and statutory institutions and the marine … Continued

PENN QUESTIONS EXORBITANT SPENDING BY PREMIER’S OFFICE; ALLEGES SLUSH FUND

Minister for Social Development Hon. Marlon Penn rose during debates on the Internal Audit Department’s Report on the Government’s Assistance Grants Programmes (January 2019 – May 2023) to share his concerns surrounding the source of funds used to support the programmes’ expenses, which have been valued at a total of $22,939,333.07. As he posed the … Continued

COACH CASS BILLBOARD ERECTED IN ROAD TOWN

The BVI Football Association Women’s Committee has done good on its promise to erect a billboard depicting Cassandra “Coach Cass” Gregg, in honour of her 30 years of dedication to Football in the British Virgin Islands. The billboard is present outside of the Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, along the James Walter Francis Highway.  … Continued