The British Virgin Islands Athletics Association (BVIAA) has unveiled its roster of 25 exceptional athletes set to compete at the prestigious 51st CARIFTA Games in Grenada from March 30 to April 1. BVIAA General Secretary Stephanie Russ Penn presented the full complement of athletes at a press conference hosted at the Elmore Stoutt High School … Continued
Tonight, March 23rd, three contestants will take the stage for their chance at the title of “Miss Virgin Gorda Easter Festival 2024”. This is the final crown to be claimed in the royal court of the 57th Virgin Gorda Easter Festival. The three beauties recently touched base with 284 Media to share some details on … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force responded to reports of a shooting on John’s Hole, Road Town, after 9 pm on Friday, March 22nd, 2024. One male individual sustained serious injuries and was transported to Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital where he is currently undergoing treatment. The RVIPF urges the public to come … Continued
In response to requests from the community in Virgin Gorda, the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) will bring its signature youth programming to Virgin Gorda through a new YEP Virgin Gorda Youth Centre to be built by Unite BVI and community donors on land donated by the BVI Government. On March 23, community members, young people, … Continued
A shooting incident this evening Friday March 22nd, after 9pm has left one male injured. The shooting took place in the vicinity of the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola. In an official release Police stated, “The RVIPF can confirm a shooting incident a short while ago on Station Road, in the vicinity of … Continued
In a thrilling encounter at the Bethlehem Soccer Complex in Christiansted, St. Croix, the British Virgin Islands’ senior men’s team fought tooth and nail to secure a crucial 1-1 draw against their counterparts, the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), in the first leg of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Friday. The match remained deadlocked … Continued
The Islanders asserted their dominance in the National League with a resounding 7-1 triumph over Positive FC, further solidifying their position at the top of the standings. The comprehensive win showcased the Islanders’ dominance as they moved four points clear of their closest rivals, Virgin Gorda United. Seven different scorers contributed to the Islanders’ victory, … Continued
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change is reminding local fishers, stakeholders, and the general public of the upcoming closure of the fishing season for the Green Turtle and the Hawksbill Turtle. The ministry on Thursday emphasized the temporary halt in turtle fishing activities, which is scheduled to be in effect from April … Continued
The Department of Immigration has confirmed that 21 illegal migrants were intercepted in the North Sound area of Virgin Gorda on Thursday. In a media statement, the department noted that the captured migrants hail from diverse nationalities, which include, Romanian, Haitian, Colombian, American, Irish, and Ecuadorian. It also informed that the migrants were swiftly transported … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) men’s senior football team is gearing up for a historic clash against their counterparts from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) in the first of two FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Friday. The BVI team, led by Head Coach Chris Kiwomya, is brimming with confidence as they prepare to embark on … Continued
