In a recent Government Information Services release, it was announced that Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley will be attending 45th regular meeting of the conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from July 3 to 5. The meeting will be held under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister of … Continued
D’Moi Hodge made his official debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday against the Miami Heat in the opening game of the California Classic Summer League in Sacramento. Hodge scored 7 points during his almost 18 minutes on the court, including the Lakers’ first 3-pointer of the game in a 107-90 loss. The Lakers … Continued
The resolution to initiate the territory’s first-ever referendum, on Same-Sex Marriage, has been gazetted. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a brief update on current matters on Friday. Premier Wheatley further elaborated that if the resolution successfully passes in the House of Assembly, a date for the referendum will be announced … Continued
On Friday, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed the public briefly regarding two significant developments that could potentially shape the relationship between the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom in the near future. Earlier that day, it was announced that the Minister for Overseas Territories, the Rt. Honourable Lord Zac Goldsmith has resigned from … Continued
District Six Representative, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has established an employment task force to address the unemployment issue in his district. The task force, which is chaired by Mrs. Toyer Fahie, is comprised of twelve business and human resources management professionals who will work with unemployed district residents to provide them with employment opportunities and … Continued
Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Kyron McMaster picked up a silver medal in the men’s 400-meter hurdles at the 2023 Diamond League in Stockholm, Sweden on Sunday. Running out of lane seven in tough conditions on a wet track, McMaster clocked a time of 48.94 seconds, behind the world number 1 ranked Karsten Warholm of Norway … Continued
Laser Sailor Thad Lettsome has created history for the territory, becoming the first sailor from the BVI in 30 years to officially qualify for a Pan American Games. Lettsome managed to clinch the only qualifying spot for the Games while competing in the ILCA 7 men’s single-handed event, on the final day of races at … Continued
BVIslander D’Moi Hodge has officially been listed on the Los Angeles Lakers Summer League roster after recently signing with the team as an undrafted free agent. Hodge could likely make his debut on Monday, July 3 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time against the Miami Heat, in the fifth annual California Classic Summer League in Sacramento. … Continued
Following the armed robbery at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday Afternoon, the members of the National Security Council (NSC) were briefed by the Commissioner of Police on the incident. To bolster public safety and provide reassurance to the community, the NSC has ordered an increased security presence at the Cyril B. … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is appealing to the public for witnesses to come forward following a robbery that occurred at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday. Authorities have confirmed that the two individuals clad in white, captured on video while discharging firearms, were fleeing on foot after targeting the … Continued
