The British Virgin Islands Red Cross Association is significantly enhancing the capabilities of its volunteers through a comprehensive Volunteer Enrichment Summit, led by Jason Lyons, an experienced Emergency Management Consultant from the Red Cross. Lyons, who serves as a Regional Manager at the American Red Cross and formerly held the position of Disaster and Risk … Continued
The Bregado Flax Educational Centre has achieved a remarkable feat, producing the top-performing students in both the primary and secondary school divisions in the British Virgin Islands. The Ministry of Education announced the outstanding achievements in a recent statement, highlighting Rhiana Ramlall as the top secondary student and Jezaan Demming as the top primary student. … Continued
Motorists heading to the west end of Tortola are facing significant delays following a serious accident that has rendered the main road to Frenchman’s Cay and the Ferry Terminal impassable. The incident, which took place around 6:00 p.m., involved two vehicles. According to witnesses, one vehicle sustained minor damage to its rear, while the other … Continued
The 2024 National Youth and Senior Championships are set to take place this weekend at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground, featuring some of the British Virgin Islands’ top athletes who will return to the territory to compete in their respective disciplines. The event, which runs from June 21 to 22, promises to be a … Continued
The attorney representing former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew Fahie, Theresa Van Vliet admonished a Miami court to enforce the mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years for his involvement in a drug and money laundering scheme. The motion by Fahie’s attorney for a lesser sentence is said to be based on what they describe … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) is set to host the 5th annual free Sports Festival celebrating Olympic Day on Saturday, June 22, 2024 The event is a joint collaboration with the BVIOC and its member National Federations, the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS), and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). … Continued
Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has signed the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI) second United Nations (UN) Country Implementation Plan (CIP) that expands programming and technical assistance to the Territory from UN agencies serving the Caribbean region. Among other things, the CIP will help to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and implementation … Continued
Detectives from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are diligently investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred overnight at a residence in John’s Hole, Tortola. The incident marks the second home invasion within two weeks, raising significant concern among the BVI community. According to initial reports, two masked individuals armed with firearms entered the home, … Continued
Jahnoi Frank, a 21-year-old man with no fixed address, has been charged with several serious criminal offences following an attempted armed robbery that took place in Lower Estate, Tortola, on Friday, June 14. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) reported that Frank was apprehended after a lone masked male, armed with a handgun, attempted to … Continued
The Elmore Stoutt High School’s debate team has secured a spot in the finals of the Regional National Tourism Debate competition after delivering a historic defeat to Jamaica’s Knox College in the semifinals on Friday. Representing the British Virgin Islands, the talented trio of Adrianne Thomas, Naomi Onwufuju, and Kande Richardson amassed an impressive 1038 … Continued
