For the first time in six years, the Kings and Queens of the Virgin Islands Softball Tournament will be returning to the BVI at the E.Walwyn Brewley Ballpark. The tournament is set to commence from July 7 – 10, 2023, with male and female fastpitch teams from St Thomas, USVI, St Croix, USVI and the … Continued
Basketball rising star D’Moi Hodge who is now the fourth BVIslander to be entered into an NBA Draft says it proves to other locals that reaching such a goal is attainable. Kleon Penn was the first local to enter the NBA draft in 2009 but he was unsuccessful in being drafted. Hodge’s comment came during … Continued
The tourism and hospitality scholarships which are being offered to Virgin Islanders through the BVI Asia Abroad Programme are being lauded as the stepping stone that will elevate the tourism industry in years to come. This was the sentiment shared by the Director of the BVI Tourist Board Mr. Clive McCoy during an interview with … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has hinted at future developments between the British Virgin Islands and Broward County after the territory recently received the keys to the county and a day in the City of Tamarac to honour the Virgin Islands. Premier Wheatley credited commissioners Hon. Morey Wright Jr. and Hon. Hazelle Rogers for … Continued
Founder and Chairman of the One Virgin Islands Poker Run Dr. Michael Turnbull has cleared the air following the second annual hosting of the highly anticipated event that is set to clash with the United States Virgin Islands Stars and Stripes Poker Run which are both scheduled for July 2, 2023. Dr. Turnbull confirmed that … Continued
Casheem Walters and Khalil Winter have both been charged with carrying an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition, after two Glock handguns were seized during a police operation on Saturday. The confirmation came from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) who issued a statement to the media on Monday, June 12. The police … Continued
The backlog for residency and belonger status continues to be an issue in the Virgin Islands with the accumulated number in excess of 2200 as of June 1, 2023. Governor His Excellency John Rankin provided the latest statistics during a press conference held last Friday to update residents on the Commission of Inquiry Quarterly Review. … Continued
Two American female tourists died after snorkeling at the Baths in two separate unrelated incidents which occurred last week. 63-year-old Diana Wright of Texas was found unresponsive on Tuesday, while a native of California whose identity is yet to be released, reportedly experienced difficulties on Friday. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the … Continued
37-year-old Sea Cow’s Bay resident Walter Springette has been charged with wounding and inflicting grievous bodily harm. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the news, stating that Springette was officially charged on Thursday, June 8. According to the police, his charge stems from Tuesday’s shooting incident in Sea Cow’s Bay that left one … Continued
A total of 142 students officially graduated from the H Lavity Stoutt Community College following the college’s 30th graduation exercise at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town on Thursday. Our Kamal Haynes has the story.
