The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged 36-year-old South African national Lesley Joubert with manslaughter following a tragic marine accident that claimed the life of Stephen Cross Jr., a 39-year-old resident of St. Thomas, USVI. The incident occurred on the evening of November 22 near Saba Rock. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 21-foot … Continued
Concerns over the environmental impact of the proposed Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway expansion took centre stage at a public consultation held on November 26 at Elmore Stoutt High School. Residents raised alarms about the potential damage to Trellis Bay and the surrounding marine environment, emphasizing the need for greater scrutiny and sustainable planning. … Continued
Kayla Jacinto and Jason Dunkley-Maduro delivered MVP-winning performances to lead their teams to glory in the Inter-Secondary School Volleyball Championships on November 26. Their pivotal contributions ensured back-to-back championships for the Cedar International School Spikers and the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Rams in the Girls’ and Boys’ Divisions, respectively. In a thrilling final, Kayla … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is advancing plans to expand the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, emphasizing the need to attract larger traffic through the territory’s main airport and reduce reliance on government subsidies. Managing Director of the BVIAA, Kurt Menal, outlined these objectives at a public consultation meeting on the expansion’s business case, held on Tuesday, … Continued
The Premier and Minister of Tourism of the British Virgin Islands, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has responded to Fodor’s Travel “No List 2025,” which included the BVI among destinations travellers are urged to reconsider visiting. The list cited concerns about over-tourism, environmental strain, and infrastructure challenges. Speaking at a press conference on November 27, … Continued
The Virgin Islands is taking a significant step toward modernizing its health sector with the recent hosting of an Information Systems for Health (IS4H) workshop. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), brought together a diverse group of stakeholders for a multisector consultation. … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley announced significant progress following his recent attendance at the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in the United Kingdom. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Premier Wheatley emphasized the UK’s openness to evolving its constitutional relationship with the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and other Overseas Territories … Continued
On Saturday, November 23, Ice Connection of Virgin Gorda claimed their first VG Summer Jam championship at the Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena, overcoming Skillful Ballers Sr. of Tortola in the finals, 116-87. The team’s triumph was largely due to the standout performance from their dynamic trio of Zion Jones, Khaled Gerard, and Stephen Caul. Jones, … Continued
The RTW Falcons emerged as the 2024 Peter Haycraft T10 Cricket Tournament champions after defeating Royal Knights by 12 runs in a thrilling final at Greenland, East End, on Sunday, November 24. The Falcons set a competitive total of 121-4, powered by Damron Prince’s explosive 53 off 25 balls, while Joel Williams (34) and Austin … Continued
A stoppage-time penalty by Osworth Holder ended Virgin Gorda United’s perfect winning streak in the BVI Football Association National League, as the league leaders settled for a dramatic 2-2 draw against Islanders FC on Sunday, November 17, at Greenland Football Stadium, Tortola. VG United started strong, taking the lead in just the 2nd minute with … Continued
