The latest edition of the Sister Islands Newsletter proudly honors Mrs. Bellanseta Creque as the Sister Islander of the Quarter. Hailing from the beautiful and unique island of Anegada, Mrs. Creque’s contributions to her community and the territory are noted as truly deserving of this recognition. One of ten children born to the late Leroy … Continued
Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley pushed back against the notion that the cruise industry provides little economic benefit to the Virgin Islands. Recent calls from the Opposition and some residents urged the government to prioritize overnight tourism over the celebrated growth in cruise arrivals. However, in remarks made in a recent sitting of the House … Continued
Opposition Leader Hon. Ronnie Skelton has urged the government to shift focus from hosting celebratory events to tackling the numerous socio-economic issues affecting residents. In an impassioned address to the House of Assembly, Skelton argued that the community has had its fill of “parties” and festivities in recent times amid lingering unresolved problems. He went … Continued
In a thrilling showdown on Friday evening, the Aces showcased formidable batting strength early in their match, only to be outshone by the relentless onslaught of Power Outage, who surged to a commanding 17-9 victory in an electrifying display of power-hitting. Playing in the Raymond “Mahassa” Mercer & Kathleen Fahie National Fast Pitch League, the … Continued
In a bid to alleviate the burden of high electricity expenses on residents of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has unveiled its groundbreaking Solar Technology Energy Programme (STEP). The initiative, announced by the Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer during a press conference on Thursday, promises to revolutionize … Continued
In a thrilling weekend of football action in the BVI Football Association National Football League, Wolues secured a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Panthers FC, propelling them quietly into second place in the standings and closing in on league leaders Islanders FC. Hugo Liziario emerged as the hero for Wolues, netting a brace, while Abner Villanueva … Continued
The anticipation is building as the One Virgin Islands Poker Run gears up to take the seas by storm on Sunday, June 30, offering participants a chance to win a share of $16,000 in prizes. Despite a reduction in prizes compared to the 2023 edition, organizers assure that this year’s event, themed “Champion of the … Continued
The BVI Barracudas Swim Team is gearing up for upcoming meets in the region with their next competition expected to be the Virgin Islands Long Course Championships in St. Croix in May. Kamal Haynes has the story.
The 2024 BVI Cricket Association’s T20 Competition kicked off in thrilling fashion at the Greenland Cricket Field, despite rain interruptions dampening play. Cavaliers and Royal Knights emerged as early frontrunners, securing comprehensive victories in their opening matches on Sunday. In a rain-affected encounter, Cavaliers set the tone with a dominant display against Under the Tree, … Continued
The Representative for the 9th District, Hon. Vincent Wheatley, is advocating for an increased presence of government services and offices on the island of Anegada to better serve residents. He spoke during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. Wheatley said he was pleased to see things trending in that direction in terms of … Continued
