Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has affirmed a renewed partnership with Virgin Islands’ tourism stakeholders. Premier Wheatley, who is also the Territory’s tourism minister, told industry representatives at a meeting last Friday that the renewed partnership will be reflected in the composition of the new tourist board, which will … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, has pledged his support as Minister to the continued improvement of the Telecommunications sector in the Virgin Islands. Honourable Rymer was addressing celebrations to observe World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2022, at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park last week. The … Continued
The BVI Olympic Committee announced the team of 15 athletes that will be representing the BVI at the inaugural Caribbean Games which are scheduled to take place in Guadeloupe from June 29 to July 3, 2022. The athletes who will compete in the regional U23 Games were introduced by the Chef De Mission Ralston Henry … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is now equipped with a fully functional medical field hospital that can house up to 40 beds in the event of a major medical crisis or following the impact of a natural disaster. The medical field hospital was assembled last week after its recent arrival in the territory. It was described … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has identified Tuesday’s murder victim as a 35-year-old Lambert Estate resident. He is Corey Butler, who according to police, was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital with an apparent gunshot wound to the body. Police say they are continuing their inquiries into the … Continued
Sugar Boys FC will face off against Panthers FC in the final of the Presidents Cup this Sunday, June 26, at the East End/Long Look football playing field. Sugar Boys, who are the National League Champions recorded a 2-0 victory over Wolues FC last weekend in one of the two semi-finals, with goals from Rolland … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has filed a motion in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida to have his upcoming deadlines for filings extended. The motion was filed by Fahie’s attorney Theresa Van Vliet who cited continuous technical difficulties by the United States Government as the main reason for the motion. Van Vliet … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has welcomed assistance from the United Kingdom (UK) and Caribbean region in in building the Virgin Islands into a model democracy. Premier Wheatley addressed the Committee of 24 (C-24) at the United Nations (UN) June 13 and stated his Government of National Unity is … Continued
It was a night of epic celebrations as the Lions Club of Tortola welcomed its new Board for the 2022/2023 Lionistic year with President Kamika A Forbes at the helm. The Board was sworn in at the Club’s annual Installation Dinner Ceremony at Seven at the Pier Restaurant, with the appointments taking effect from July … Continued
This evening June 21st, 2022, police are confirming the fatal wounding of a male following a shooting incident in the area of Flemming Street this evening. Victim was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Officers are presently at the scene and at the hospital. No further information can be released at this time. The name of … Continued
