A British Virgin Islands sailor recently made history as part of a joint team that captured the inaugural World Saily Caribbean Inclusive Sailing Championship. Emma Paull of the BVI teamed up with Jamaica’s Andre Daley to win the three-day championship, which was sailed in RS Venture Connect boats at the National Sailing Academy in Antigua … Continued
Virgin Island Motors Ltd is commemorating six decades of business this week with several activities, culminating in a community block party from 5pm on Friday June 19th at its Flagship Store in Duffs Bottom. The event promises to be an evening of food, entertainment, family fun and giveaways and will feature live entertainment by the … Continued
The Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association (VIAA), in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI), successfully hosted an informative webinar titled “What is Dementia? Understanding the Signs, Symptoms, and Impact of Dementia,” attracting over 300 public officers. The educational session was designed to increase awareness and understanding of dementia by providing participants with … Continued
Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) responded to four emergency incidents across the territory during the month of May while its volunteer coordinators handled dozens more calls through the organization’s emergency hotline 767. The four responses included one injury incident, one medical emergency, one boat in distress and one missing person case. According to the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has recorded its strongest first quarter for new company incorporations in four years, according to the latest Quarterly Statistical Bulletin published by the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC). The figures show that 7,630 new companies were incorporated during the first quarter of 2026, representing a 10.04% increase compared to the same period … Continued
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is in the process of distributing prizes to the winners of the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market, held under the theme “Farming the Land, Fishing the Seas, Nourishing Lives and Legacies.” The 10th-12th April event showcased the talents, dedication and achievements of farmers, livestock producers, culinary competitors and community … Continued
Leader of the Opposition Marlon Penn has accused the government of undermining accountability in the House of Assembly by preventing opposition members from asking questions for oral answer for more than ten months. Penn made the remarks before contributing to debate on the Consumer Protection Bill, 2026, where he argued that the prolonged absence of … Continued
Adaejah Hodge capped off a historic NCAA Outdoor Championships campaign on Saturday June 13th, capturing gold in the women’s 200 metres and silver in the 100 metres in Eugene, Oregon. Hodge entered the finals after stunning the athletics world two days earlier with a wind-legal 10.63 seconds in the 100-metre preliminary round. Her performance shattered … Continued
Adaejah Hodge delivered one of the best performances in NCAA history on Thursday, with a wind-legal 10.63 seconds in the opening round of the women’s 100 metres at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Her performance broke the NCAA Championships record of 10.75 seconds set by Sha’Carri Richardson in 2019, while also breaking her … Continued
As high school and college graduates prepare to enter the workforce, the New Life Baptist Church is seeking to equip job seekers with the skills and resources needed to improve their employment prospects. The church will host a Job Seminar on June 13 and a Job Fair on June 20, under the theme “From Application … Continued
