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
The 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival will mark a momentous occasion with the Festival Village being named in honour of Larina Loretta Jacobs-Lamothe, affectionately known as “Rena.” This announcement was made by the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission, celebrating Larina’s nearly four-decade-long dedication to the festival and her significant contributions to Virgin … Continued
The Office of Gender Affairs in collaboration with numerous organisations across the territory, held their annual Men’s Health Fair at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park on Thursday, June 13. The initiative is part of the department’s celebration of men during the month of June as they aim to promote health and wellness among … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) will mark the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III with a grand ceremonial parade on Friday, June 14. The event, celebrating the monarch’s special day, will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Sir Olva Georges Plaza and conclude at the Queen Elizabeth II Park. His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce recently … Continued
This Saturday, the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park will be the culinary hotspot of the British Virgin Islands as the BVI Tourist Board hosts its much-anticipated Taste of Tortola event. Promising a unique and delightful culinary experience, the event will feature approximately 20 restaurants from across the island, each showcasing exclusive dishes from their … Continued
The Cavaliers extended their dominant run in the BVI Cricket Association’s T20 League with a convincing 61-run victory over R.T.W Falcons on Sunday. This clash between the league’s top two sides saw the Cavaliers asserting their superiority in a high-scoring encounter. Opting to bat first, the Cavaliers posted an imposing total of 246 for the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) men’s senior football team endured a tough match on Tuesday, suffering a 4-0 defeat against the Dominican Republic in their FIFA World Cup CONCACAF Qualifying Group E fixture. This marks the BVI team’s second loss in the group stage. The game at the Estadio Panamericano in San Cristobal started on … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that a maid was held hostage and assaulted during an aggravated burglary at a residence in Slaney Hill, Tortola, on June 5, 2024. The RVIPF reported that two men, armed with knives, invaded the residence, held the maid hostage, and assaulted her before escaping with several … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is making significant strides towards recommissioning the Pockwood Pond incinerator, with full operational status expected by September 2024. This announcement was made by Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, during his recent speech on World Environment Day. The territory … Continued
