SUGAR BOYS FC MAINTAINS 100% UNBEATEN RECORD IN THE BVIFA’S MEN’S NATIONAL LEAGUE

Defending champions Sugar Boys FC continued their unbeaten ways in the BVI Football Association’s Men’s National League over the weekend with a 4-2 victory over Panthers FC. Playing at the East End stadium on Saturday, October 29, Sugar Boys conceded their first goal in the 15th minute after Panthers’ Irwin Lewis converted. The defending champs … Continued

CULTURE AND TOURISM MONTH OFFICIALLY OPENED

The Ministry of Culture kicked off the third annual Culture and Tourism Month on Tuesday with an Opening Ceremony and a Visual Arts Expo at the Maria’s by the Sea Hotel. This year the observation is held under the theme “The Past is Present: Embracing Virgin Islands Traditions”, and is a collaborative effort between the … Continued

RYMER CALLS FOR A STANDARD TO BE PLACED ACROSS THE BOARD WHEN DISCIPLINING PUBLIC OFFICERS – SAYS PUBLIC OFFICERS AFRAID FOLLOWING RECENT ARRESTS

Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer is calling for a standard to be placed across the board when disciplining public officers, adding that criminal charges should be the last resort after all the other avenues have been exhausted. Rymer’s comments come at the heel of a number of recent arrests … Continued

THE CARIBBEAN’S LARGEST GASTRONOMICAL ADVENTURE IS BACK! THE ANEGADA LOBSTER FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 10TH YEAR

Lobster Season is here, and the delicious aroma fills the air!  It is “A decade of decadent celebration” as the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB&FC) celebrates the 10th year of the Anegada Lobster Festival (ALF).  From November 25 to 27, this festival will welcome foodies from around the world to Anegada to celebrate … Continued

GOVT OPEN TO FUEL SUBSIDY EXTENSION – RESPONSE REMAINS DYNAMIC SAYS PREMIER

Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Premier Honourable Kye Rymer have assured that the government remains dynamic in its response to the growing cost of living, and more specifically increased electricity costs resulting from high global oil prices. Recently, while fielding questions from the press, Premier Wheatley expressed that he has been pleased … Continued

DPP’S OFFICE REFUTES WALWYN’S STATEMENT; ACCUSES HIM OF ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE JURORS

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has acknowledged the statement issued by Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn. In a statement of its own, the DPP expressed its disappointment and accused Walwyn of attempting “to adversely influence the potential array of jurors who will eventually decide his fate and the fate of other persons … Continued

WALWYN DENOUNCES INDEMNITY OF COMMISSONER; POLICE CONFIRM BREACH OF TRUST CHARGE

Following his arrest and subsequent charge of Breach of Trust by a public official, Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn has expressed concern that despite his full intention to fight the allegations against him, the conditions of indemnity granted to Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom for the COI report hinder him from taking certain civil action. “As a … Continued

RYMER EYING EARLY 2023 COMPLETION FOR MARKET SQUARE

The Ministry of Communications and Works anticipates the completion of the Market Square within the first quarter of 2023. The reveal was made by Deputy Premier, Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer while he addressed the House of Assembly recently. He said, “The Ministry of Communications and Works commenced in earnest the works … Continued

11 BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ADDED TO RUSSIA’S “UNFRIENDLY COUNTRIES LIST”

An additional eleven British Overseas Territories have been added to Russia’s “Unfriendly Countries List”. A release from the country’s cabinet identified the affected territories as Bermuna, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory the, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich … Continued