National shot-put champion and Olympian Eldred Henry has pulled out from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games this summer due to an elbow injury. This is according to a media release from the BVI Olympic Committee which said that Henry communicated his decision to the BVI Athletics Association’s President Steve Augustine on Monday June 28. Henry … Continued
The recent statement made by Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock which alleges that the former Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews hired criminals from across the region to assist the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force following the 2017 hurricanes, is being labelled as false and damaging. Former Commissioner Matthews responded to the claims … Continued
Governor John Rankin is now an Honorary Lion of the Lions Club of Tortola after he was recently inducted into the Lions Club of Tortola in keeping with the Club’s long-standing tradition. This was confirmed in a media release from the Club, which said the Governor was inducted on June 15, 2021 by outgoing Membership … Continued
BVI Fashion Designer, Kristin Frazer to join forces with internationally collected Abstract Artist, Roma Harrigan-Osowo, and rising BVI creative, Alexia Penn. ARK, short for Alexia, Roma and Kristin, will launch their “From Canvas to Fashion by ARK” six[1]piece capsule collection, celebrating the power of vibrant and inspired art paired with bold and beautiful design. The … Continued
FA Press Release Sugar Boys FC staged a late comeback and then held their nerve to win a penalty shootout 5-4 against Lion Heart FC in game one of the Super 6 Final on Sunday. The game, played in front of a vociferous crowd at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground looked for all money to … Continued
In a Government Information Services release it was announced that The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) delivered a series of virtual training sessions for Members of the House of Assembly. The training, which took place on 14, 21 and 28 June, 2021, was designed to ensure that all Members of the House of … Continued
In an official press release from One Mart Superstore yesterday June 28th, 2021, the agency notified the public that two of its employees tested positive for COIVD-19. It stated, “The Management of OneMart Supermarket and Food Service Division wishes to inform the public that two (2) of our staff have been diagnosed with COVID 19. … Continued
The recent installation of a resident physician at the Romalia Smith Clinic on Anegada has been rated a success by residents on that sister island. This is according to a media release from the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) which said the six-month pilot project has already seen an increase of visits by residents to … Continued
The H Lavity Stoutt Community College has signed a total of four grants totaling $245,000 from UNITE BVI that will benefit a number of initiatives including the launch of the Virgin Islands Teacher Training Institute and a Professional Construction Training programme. The grants were handed over at a grant signing ceremony which was held at … Continued
After a one-year hiatus, the territory’s most prestigious pageant, Miss British Virgin Islands, returns to the stage on August 1. Newly appointed Chair of the Miss British Virgin Islands Sub-committee, Natalie O. Hodge, said that plans are underway for a spectacular evening featuring the talents of Virgin Islanders on one stage. “Despite the challenges presented … Continued
