Cane Garden Bay has officially been declared as a port of entry for vessels which will be participating in the upcoming One Virgin Islands Poker Run that is set for Sunday, July 2. Founder and Chairman of the One Virgin Islands Poker Run Dr. Michael Turnbull gave the confirmation during a recently held press conference. He … Continued
Effective immediately, employers, agents and human resources managers will have the authority to collect renewed work permits on behalf of their employees. The Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade confirmed this latest development in a media release published on Monday. According to the ministry, it is an initiative to streamline the work permit process, … Continued
Virgin Islands (US) native Aliyah Boston, a current WNBA rookie playing for the Indiana Fever, has added yet another accolade to her already impressive list of accomplishments. On Sunday, she was named one of the 2023 WNBA All-Star starters, alongside other esteemed players such as A’ja Wilson and Brittney Griner. Boston, who entered the league … Continued
The BVI Swim School is hoping to make a splash this summer with free swimming lessons for the Territory’s children. The effort is part of the school’s active participation in the #UniteForTheSea Program and is sponsored by the Unite BVI Foundation. Registration is now open for the first two intensive swim programmes, jointly targeting children … Continued
Professionals in the Financial Services Sector will be given the opportunity to have their say on the mandate of the newly established Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade as a part of activities at the upcoming Financial Services Solutions Forum. The forum, conducted by the Ministry, will be held on Tuesday, June 27th at … Continued
Residents are being encouraged to come out and participate in BVI Olympic Committee’s 4th free annual Sports Festival which is scheduled to be held at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on Saturday, June 24. The event will commence from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and will feature various sporting disciplines from the respective National Federations. 284 … Continued
The perseverance and resilience of the Elmore Stoutt High School class of 2023 were celebrated during a momentous graduation ceremony held at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town this week. Salutatorian Desarie Maynard marked the occasion as a celebration for the graduating class. Several dignified speakers applauded the graduates for their unwavering spirit in … Continued
Local D’Moi Hodge has signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday. The deal will allow for Hodge to simultaneously be rostered on the Lakers NBA team and its G League affiliate, therefore keeping his NBA goal alive. The NBA introduced two-way contracts in 2017 as a … Continued
A local business owner has expressed frustration and called for immediate action regarding the presence of vagrants and purportedly mentally challenged individuals in Road Town. The call for action comes in the wake of an unsettling incident that occurred at the Spice BVI Trading shop front on Wednesday, which has been reported to the police. … Continued
The talented swimmers of the BVI Swim School showcased their skills at an open swim meet held in St Thomas, USVI on Saturday, June 17th. The event saw 12 swimmers from the school compete in various races, achieving outstanding results and setting new personal best times. The open meet format eliminated age groups, allowing swimmers … Continued
