The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has successfully recovered three prohibited firearms in two separate incidents this week, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to reducing crime and ensuring public safety. On Monday, June 24, 2024, officers, acting on specific intelligence, attempted to stop the driver of a Kia Soul in the Johnsons Ghut area. However, … Continued
Elmore Stoutt High School held its graduation ceremony today, celebrating the achievements of 165 outstanding students. This year’s valedictorian, J’quela Callwood, delivered a poignant and inspiring speech, reflecting on the journey of the Class of 2024 and encouraging her peers to pursue their dreams with determination. The graduating class included 75 males and 90 females. … Continued
In a keenly contested election held at the BVI Football Association’s (BVIFA) main office in East End, Tortola, Avanell Morton has emerged as the new president. Morton, who previously served as vice president, secured the top position by defeating Humphry Leue. The election marks a significant change in leadership following the interim presidency of Aubrey … Continued
CIBC Caribbean has introduced a new digital hub called ‘Ways to Bank,’ which consolidates all of the bank’s digital products and services into a single, convenient platform. The bank announced the launch through a press release, highlighting the hub’s aim to provide clients with easy and flexible access to a wide range of digital banking … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce has announced the recruitment of an implementation manager by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to oversee the 138 reforms recommended in the recently published Review of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Bodies in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) report. Governor Pruce made this announcement in a statement on … Continued
A comprehensive review of law enforcement and criminal justice bodies in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has uncovered significant issues of corruption and operational failures, leading to 138 recommendations for reform. The 169-page document, reviewed by His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, Andy Cooke, highlights long-standing corruption and systemic deficiencies … Continued
Jamaican Dancehall sensations TeeJay and Nigy Boy are set to bring their electrifying performances to the British Virgin Islands as headliners for Yolo Promotion’s Sour Splash 2024 “The Ultimate Day Fete” on August 4. The exciting lineup was unveiled during a star-studded artist-launch event at On the Rox bar at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola … Continued
After 25 years of providing Christian based primary education in the Territory, Agapé Total Life Academy (ATLA) is pleased to announce that it will introduce a Grade 7 in time for the 2024-2025 school year at Anderson Estate, Tortola, following the recent approval from the Ministry of Education to expand to a secondary division. Known … Continued
The 2024 BVI National Championships showcased an extraordinary display of athletic talent at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground in Road Town, Tortola, last Friday and Saturday, where several records were shattered. With a lineup featuring renowned athletes such as Adaejah Hodge, Beyonce Defreitas, Deya Erickson, Chantel Malone, Eldred Henry, Rikkoi Brathwaite, Jaleel Croal, and … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Olympic Committee, in collaboration with its member National Federations and the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), successfully held its 5th annual Sports Festival in celebration of Olympic Day on Saturday, June 22. The multi-island event which saw over 200 participants active in various sporting disciplines marked a special occasion, … Continued
