In a solid performance at the Chiles Center on Wednesday night, D’Moi Hodge and the Rip City Remix (7-3) continued their winning ways, securing a 110-102 victory against winless NBA G League Ignite (0-14). Hodge ended with an efficient 14 points, converting 66 percent from behind the arc, with seven rebounds and two assists. Teammates … Continued
Premier yacht charter companies The Moorings and Sunsail have announced major expansions to their British Virgin Islands operations to kick off 2024. The sister companies, which run the largest charter fleet in the BVI, recently welcomed 78 new vessels worth $70 million. This includes 19 monohulls, 35 sailing catamarans, and 24 power catamarans. The new … Continued
Teachers, students, parents, and community members united on Saturday, January 20, to lend their hands to the installation of innovative polywood garden beds at the Leonora Delville Primary School on Tortola. This collaborative effort is part of the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity (RESEMBID) funded BVI SMART Schools project, in partnership with Green VI. … Continued
Members of the House of Assembly will honour the life and legacy of former legislator Carvin Malone during a special sitting of the House of Assembly on Thursday, January 25. The session is scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. at the House of Assembly Chamber in Road Town, Tortola. The BVI was immediately sent into … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is set to host the fourth Wagner Sailing Rally, an event that will honour the legacy of Polish national hero, the late Wladek Wagner who made the BVI his home after settling in Bellamy Cay and Trellis Bay between the 1940s and 1950s. The Department of Culture revealed that the event … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has confirmed record-breaking cruise passenger arrivals for 2023, stating that the accomplishment “not only underscores the strategic significance of the BVI Ports Authority but also solidifies its position as a key player in the region”. In a recent press release, the BVIPA reported a 110% surge in manifested … Continued
The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has announced that $110,000 in grants from the Popular VI Community Fund has been awarded to organizations that provide direct services in one or more of the grant’s focus areas, such as youth programs, entrepreneurship and/or environmental protection. Grants of $10,000 each went to nine nonprofit organizations … Continued
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has provided an update on construction progress at the Joint Marine Shore Base project site. According to the RDA, concrete pouring has now been completed in the boat rack area. Additionally, exterior grounds were graded and compacted. Great attention to detail was noted in the formwork and reinforcement mesh … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in response to an armed robbery report, executed a search warrant on a private premise in Virgin Gorda on Friday, January 19 which led to a drug bust on the sister island. The operation resulted in the arrest of four individuals, Bob George (56), Bakembe George … Continued
With a new year underway, BVI Disaster Management Director Jasen Penn is urging residents to create or revise disaster plans for 2024. Penn said the turning of the year presents an opportunity to apply lessons learned and improve preparedness. He noted the BVI faced various hazards in 2023 including earthquakes, flooding and 2 tropical cyclone … Continued
