Local track and field sensation Adaejah Hodge will be eyeing a third successive gold medal at the 49th CARIFTA Games in Kingston Jamaica this afternoon, when she competes in the finals of Under 17 Girls 200-meter race. Hodge cruised to the finals after winning her semi-final heat on Sunday April 17, with the fastest qualifying time … Continued
An emergency public meeting was hosted by the Government of the Virgin Islands to discuss waste management solutions for the Territory with stakeholders. The meeting was held at Maria’s by the Sea on Wednesday, April 13 and featured remarks from Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, Minister for Health and Social Development … Continued
Local top female sprinter Adaejah Hodge stormed her way to victory in the Under 17 Girls 100-meter dash to become the first female BVI athlete to win gold in 100 meters at the CARIFTA Games. Competing in Kingston Jamaica on Saturday April 16, Hodge dismantled her competition to win the race in a time of … Continued
The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) in its capacity as the Commonwealth Games Association (BVICGA) will host the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay in the Virgin Islands (UK) on Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4. The Queen’s Baton Relay started its tour of 72 Commonwealth nations and territories in October 2021 when Her Majesty … Continued
The Raul “Jougo” Sprauve Easter Festiville 2022 is in full swing with a number of events planned, including family focused activities and entertainment for a wide spectrum of patrons. Commenting on the festivities, Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festivals & Fairs Committee (VIFFC) Mr. Dirk Walters said: “Patrons are in for a treat with a … Continued
The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) in collaboration with Service Organizations in the BVI is inviting the general public to an Appreciation Service and Award Ceremony. The ceremony would be honoring Covid-19 Pandemic Front-line Workers. This takes place on Friday 22nd April 2022 at the Road Town Methodist Church at 5:30 p.m. The council “is inviting the … Continued
In an official statement the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution informed the public that Andrew Morrell has been charged in relation to the October 16th, 2021 boating accident that claimed the life of Frandie Martin Jr. Morrell was arrested and charged on yesterday April 12th, 2022, and granted bail with “strict conditions”. While … Continued
Government to roll out a suite of e-Government initiatives to increase efficiency and improve accountability within the Public Service. This was confirmed by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew Fahie during a recent press conference. He said the E-Government will greatly enhance the services available online which will include e-billing, online payment and online … Continued
Recent accidents and medical emergencies on the sister island of Anegada were quickly addressed by local health officials with successful medical evacuations to the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital on Tortola. This was confirmed by the Minister for Health Honourable Carvin Malone who made the disclosure during a recent social media posting. Minister Malone said … Continued
Motorists across the territory are being urged to refrain from parking in no parking zones around Road Town as the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be enforcing the issuing of tickets for all breaches. This was confirmed by the RVIPF in a media statement which said that the enforcement follows multiple initiatives in … Continued
