It was a weekend filled with healthy entertainment and excitement as corporate businesses, track clubs and schools from the primary and secondary divisions converged at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground to participate in the inaugural Patrick Harrigan Relays. Day 1 of the highly anticipated event kicked off with an opening ceremony which saw the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ top athletes made significant strides on the international and regional sports stage this past weekend in various competitions. In athletics, Olympian Kyron McMaster delivered a stellar performance at the Wanda Diamond League Bauhaus Gala in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday. McMaster ran a season’s best time of 48.05 seconds in the 400m … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has expressed confidence that his government is on the verge of securing a loan of approximately $100 million to address the Virgin Islands’ infrastructure needs. Premier Wheatley made this announcement during a press conference last Friday in response to questions from a local journalist. The … Continued
In a recent press release from the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Health and Social Development, it was announced that the British Virgin Islands has been placed in the “danger zone” for the number of active cases of fever and respiratory syndromes detected at present. The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit in … Continued
On May 21st, the trail began in the case against former International Affairs Secretariat Ms. Najan Christopher. The proceedings took place before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer and saw witness testimonies by Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr and Attorney General Dawn Smith. Much of the testimony was focused around the diplomatic note which Christopher allegedly printed … Continued
Eight Students to Compete for British Virgin Islands Junior Ambassador of Tourism Top Secondary School Debaters Vie to Represent BVI at CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 31st May 2024 – Eight outstanding students from secondary schools across the British Virgin Islands will vie for the prestigious title of Junior … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce has been inducted into the Lions Club of Tortola as an Honorary Lion. This is in keeping with the Club’s long-standing tradition of having sitting Governors in the Territory inducted as honorary members. The induction took place during the Club’s Annual Awards and Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, May 28, by … Continued
On Saturday June 1st, 2024 Contestant number one Asha Hyndman emerged as the winner of the 2024 Miss Teen BVI Pageant held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. Hyndman, 19 took home awards for Miss Intellect, Best Evening Wear, Best Shero, Most Photogenic, and Best Poise. First Runner-up was Contestant # 2 Tiya Herbert, who won … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has uncovered a series of large-scale cannabis fields during their investigation into a recent attempted armed robbery on Virgin Gorda. The incident, which occurred at Leverick Bay Resort on Sunday, May 26, 2024, prompted police to execute several search warrants at multiple properties believed to be connected to … Continued
A 23-year-old man has been charged following a violent disturbance involving a machete outside a popular nightclub in Long Bush. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force identified the suspect as Shavoy Dascent of Josiah’s Bay. Dascent has been charged with Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent and Armed with an Offensive Weapon. The incident occurred … Continued
