As works continue at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport in preparation for the launch of American Airlines new service to and from Miami, the airline has named the BVI as its “Sexiest New Destination”. This was confirmed in a media release from the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) on Thursday which said the BVI’s Network … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Women’s Softball team has now made it 2 in 2 after defeating St.Maarten in the 2023 Eastern Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation Championship in St John USVI. Coming off the heels of an impressive victory against Jamaica on Wednesday, the BVI women delivered another sensational performance this afternoon, winning via mercy rule … Continued
Local basketball college star D’Moi Hodge broke a 30-year-old record on Wednesday night as he led his Missouri Tigers back from a 19-point deficit to beat LSU 81-76. Hodge had a team-high 23 points with 8 of 16 shots including five 3-pointers to give his side their third straight win and the first on LSU … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development, Representative for the 8th District Honourable Marlon Penn says he feels vindicated that activities such as the Women’s Football Festival can be held in his community, and further at the Greenland Stadium. As he applauded the BVI Football Association Women’s Committee for hosting the event he reflected on the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Women’s Softball National team enjoyed a landslide victory against Jamaica in their opening game of the 2023 Eastern Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation Championship in St. John USVI. Playing as the home team against Jamaica this evening at the St. John National Park, the BVI won via mercy rule in the 3rd … Continued
Governor John Rankin has ordered a leak inquiry after a document issued only to himself and the Cabinet made its way into the public space. Rankin said that the document entitled “Assistance Grants January 2019 – May 2022 Audit Report” was received by himself and the Premier on the 30th of December. After which it … Continued
An audit into Assistance Grants Programmes operated by the Government of the Virgin Islands has led the Chief Audit Executive to conclude that “the operations of these programmes, for the most, part did not serve to resolve any socio-economic deficiencies in our communities as the programmes were largely utilised to satisfy individual wants and desires.” … Continued
Chairman of the National Democratic Party Marlon Penn has confirmed, from his party’s point of view, that there will be no merger with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement ahead of the upcoming General Election. Penn spoke during a recent appearance on the “Talking Points” show. According to Penn, while initial talks were had between the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Women’s Softball National Team is ready ahead of their first match against Jamaica this afternoon in the 2023 Eastern Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) Championship in St. John, USVI. Our Kamal Haynes has the story. That match is set to commence at 3pm BVI time.
The British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC) announced today a new date for its BVI Arbitration Week which will take place on 11-15 March 2024 at the BVI International Arbitration Centre. The event will focus on the critical role the BVI IAC has played in meeting the rapidly evolving dispute resolution needs of … Continued
