Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has met interim United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Overseas Territories (OTs) Hon. David Rutley, MP at an introductory meeting with OT Political Leaders in the Caribbean. At the introductory meeting, Premier Wheatley congratulated Minister Rutley on his appointment as OT Minister which adds to his ministerial portfolio as … Continued
Roshanio Pope of Long Look is no longer missing. The 20-year-old reported to the police station around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, after he was first reported missing by family members on June 29. “Officers at the station noted that Pope was unharmed and appeared in good health. He offered a brief explanation as … Continued
The BVI picked up two bronze medals at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador on Monday, July 3. Kamal Haynes has more.
Clifford Thomas won the 2023 One Virgin Islands Poker Run after submitting the best hand of the event which concluded at the Paradise Bar and Restaurant in Cane Garden Bay on Sunday. Kamal Haynes has the story.
In a recent Government Information Services release, it was announced that Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley will be attending 45th regular meeting of the conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from July 3 to 5. The meeting will be held under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister of … Continued
D’Moi Hodge made his official debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday against the Miami Heat in the opening game of the California Classic Summer League in Sacramento. Hodge scored 7 points during his almost 18 minutes on the court, including the Lakers’ first 3-pointer of the game in a 107-90 loss. The Lakers … Continued
The resolution to initiate the territory’s first-ever referendum, on Same-Sex Marriage, has been gazetted. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a brief update on current matters on Friday. Premier Wheatley further elaborated that if the resolution successfully passes in the House of Assembly, a date for the referendum will be announced … Continued
On Friday, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed the public briefly regarding two significant developments that could potentially shape the relationship between the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom in the near future. Earlier that day, it was announced that the Minister for Overseas Territories, the Rt. Honourable Lord Zac Goldsmith has resigned from … Continued
District Six Representative, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has established an employment task force to address the unemployment issue in his district. The task force, which is chaired by Mrs. Toyer Fahie, is comprised of twelve business and human resources management professionals who will work with unemployed district residents to provide them with employment opportunities and … Continued
Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Kyron McMaster picked up a silver medal in the men’s 400-meter hurdles at the 2023 Diamond League in Stockholm, Sweden on Sunday. Running out of lane seven in tough conditions on a wet track, McMaster clocked a time of 48.94 seconds, behind the world number 1 ranked Karsten Warholm of Norway … Continued
