Top local hurdler Kyron McMaster and sprinter Beyonce DeFreitas are ready and prepared for the upcoming World Athletics Championships. McMaster recently collected a bronze medal in the 400 meter hurdles at the Stockholm Diamond League last weekend. His third place performance came with a season’s best time of 48.58 seconds, in a race which was … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is strengthening its surveillance in response to the increasing detection of Monkeypox cases in the region. This was confirmed in a government commissioned media release on Friday, which said the decision was due to the high risk of disease introduction, which is linked to increased travel, following the … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has updated Caribbean leaders on the progress of government reform at the 43rd Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Paramaribo, Suriname from July 3 to 5. Premier Wheatley told the regional meeting of Presidents, Prime … Continued
Leader of government business Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that despite sometimes having differing views from the governor, it is not in the best interest of the people for himself and the governor to be in conflict. Premier Wheatley made the statement at a recent press conference, where he explained that oftentimes … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull has stated that residents and visitors of the Anegada community should refrain from visiting the conch mounts due to the recent disposal of Shortfin Pilot Whale carcasses that were in the area. Minister Turnbull said, “Due to the scope of works that were recently conducted … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is thankful to United Nations (UN) Secretary-General His Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres for the UN’s support to the Virgin Islands for COVID-19 response and sustainable development. The Premier and Mr. Guterres met in the margins of the 43rd Meeting of the Conference of the … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) – the accrediting body for institutions of higher education in the Mid-Atlantic States, the American territories/commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and international locations such as the Virgin Islands, U.K. President … Continued
According to documents filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The defense attorney Theresa Van Vliet, representing former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew Fahie has asked a federal judge to delay his July 18 trial date. The request asked that the court rescheduled the trial no sooner than Jan.16, 2023 … Continued
Colours Caribbean, Stonewall and a select group of academics, along with key members of UK Parliament have been overseeing the preliminary draft of a bill introduced by Michael Cashman CBE (Lord Cashman) to make same-sex marriage lawful in those British Overseas Territories where it is currently unlawful. If passed, the bill would empower local governors—who … Continued
A more sophisticated crypto market will show long-term commitment in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as different products and platforms are developed, says Jeffrey Kirk, Managing Partner of Appleby (BVI) Limited addressing the opportunities for business growth in the British Virgin Islands during a panel discussion hosted by BVI Finance and Fusang, the digital exchange … Continued
