VI Archery Association Caribbean Development Championships & CAC Games Qualifier INSERT PHOTOS THROUGHOUT Winnette Lawrence and Ritseeniyah Georges both competed in the Compound Women division, shooting at 50 meters at the CAC Qualifiers in Santo Domingo. Having departed the territory on September 2, 2022. 19 Countries competed at the CAC Qualifiers comprising of Bahamas, Barbados, … Continued
In an official statement the Government of the Virgin Islands informed stakeholders that until further notice, lands at the Ellis Thomas Downs are no longer accessible to the public, which halts any Horse Racing events from taking place at the recreational facility. The statement read, “The public is advised effective immediately and until further notice … Continued
The following is commentary by Dr. Charles H. Wheatley It was a sad moment to learn about the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II. I extend condolences to the members of the Royal family and her loyal subjects throughout the Commonwealth. May her soul rest in peace after 70 years of faithful service. The … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands acting through the Attorney General’s Chambers is inviting qualified, professional, experienced, and resourceful candidates to submit Expressions of Interest to create a specialist panel to provide legislative drafting services for the comprehensive review of the maritime laws of the British Virgin Islands. The primary objective of this undertaking is … Continued
Rising like the phoenix from the ashes describes the BVI’s strength after being devastated in 2017 by Hurricane Irma, the longest-lived category 5 hurricane in recorded history. This week’s BVI360° report looks at Resilient BVI: Hurricane Irma Five Years On. No one could have anticipated that five years ago today, on September 6, 2017, the … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn has welcomed the commencement of a review of social assistance benefits and grants administration systems in the Virgin Islands. The main purpose of the review is to support a shift in the design and administration of social assistance benefits, as well as the issuance of grants … Continued
The East End Community Officers made sure that children in this policing division had essential supplies for making this a great school year. Sergeant in charge of that Community Support and Partnership Programme Jacqueline Tom and her officers handed out close to 200 school supply kits to children from preschool years and to high school. … Continued
Virgin Islanders are encouraged to submit applications for the 2023/24 Chevening Scholarships programme by November 1. Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), partner organisations, and partner universities. The scholarships support study at UK universities – mostly one year taught master’s degrees – for … Continued
As a people with a heritage of caring for one another, we should always be willing to take the best of our achievements and endeavors and to improve on them for the benefit of all. Too many of us seize the opportunity when empowered to take retrograde steps because the achievements were not under our … Continued
The BVI’s Rotaract Club of Tortola teamed up with the Rotaract Club of Central Madras based in India to facilitate a food drive for unprivileged families, after which a hefty donation of a food items were handed over to the BVI Family Support Network (FSN). The service initiative, called “Buy One More” is a project … Continued
