On August 1st, the public joined in the Culmination Service to officially mark the ending of the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for the Virgin Islands. In culminating the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, a virtual service was held live from the New Life Baptist Church at 4:00 p.m., immediately after that the … Continued
The Emancipation Service 2021 was held virtually this year to ensure that the people of the Virgin Islands continue to remain safe during COVID-19. According to the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, this years’ service reflected our ancestral history and emancipation story. … Continued
Olympian Kyron McMaster finished a close fourth in the fastest ever men’s 400-meter hurdles final, setting a new BVI national record at the Olympic Games in Tokyo Japan last night. Running out of lane number four, McMaster shaved time off the previous national record of 47.50 which he set in May this year, with a … Continued
Olympian finalist Chantel Malone finished 12th in the women’s long jump event at the Olympic Games in Tokyo Japan on Monday August 2. Malone recorded a best jump of 6.50 meters, far below her semi-final performance of 6.82. The long jump event was won by Malaika Mihambo of Germany with a leap of 7.00 meters, while … Continued
Olympian Kyron McMaster became the second BVI athlete in the history of the Olympic Games to advance to a final after winning his heat in the men’s 400-meter hurdles event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan today. Running out of lane number 7 in semi-final 3 of the hurdles event, McMaster won his … Continued
Tokyo, Japan, August 1, 2021 – Chantel Malone made history for the British Virgin Islands once more when she qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games long jump finals with a distance of 6.82m achieved on her 3rd attempt at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium on Sunday, August 1. “I’m excited and happy to be going … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands who wish to receive the Pfizer or Johnson and Johnson vaccines can now do so with the introduction of the BVI-USVI Vaccination Bubble initiative. The BVI-USVI Vaccination Bubble initiative was designed to enhance the current COVID-19 response and mitigation efforts of the Ministry of Health and Social Development, by providing … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force formally charged one of their fellow officers, Sergeant Troy St. Helen, for his alleged involvement in January’s major cocaine drug bust of approximately 200 kilos. The RVIPF made the announcement on Friday July 30th, stating that St. Helen who was suspended from his duties was charged on Thursday July … Continued
The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) is celebrating 60 years of protecting and preserving the biodiversity and natural resources of the Virgin Islands. The NPTVI was established under the National Parks Ordinance of 1961 as a statutory body, responsible for parks and protected areas. Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable … Continued
Olympian swimmer Elinah Phillip set a new national record in the women’s 50-meter freestyle event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan, as she finished second in her heat but missed out on advancing to the semi-final stage. Swimming in lane 1 of heat number 6, Phillip swam to a time of 25.74 seconds … Continued
