Premier Andrew Fahie has sent a strong message across the BVI condemning all acts of violence. The premier’s comment came during a recent press conference, following the untimely murder of young businessman Le’Shaughn A. Smith in Huntum’s Ghut on the night of Thursday February 24. He said, “I wish to begin by stating that I … Continued
Minister of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley has received the published 2020 ecosystem accounts that continues to provide evidence and support environmental and economic management for the Territory. The 2020 Ecosystem Accounts were officially handed over on Friday February 25th, 2022 by Mr. Jake Kuyer and Ms. Sophie Neupauer of the Economics … Continued
Fifteen-year old, now Grade 12 student, Gift Ogbonnaya of Ciboney Centre for Excellence located in Virgin Gorda was elated to hear the news that she ranked 3rd in the Caribbean for her performance on the 2021 CSEC Examinations for the subject of Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM). Gift completed six (6) CSEC examinations for … Continued
The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) held its General Meeting on Monday 21st February 2022, at the St. Williams Roman Catholic Church in Road Town and during the meeting, a new Executive Committee was elected to serve for the next term. The elected and re-elected officers of the new Committee are: • President – Bishop Ishmael … Continued
Officials of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have officially released the name of the victim of Thursday night’s shooting in Huntums Ghut. Le’Shaughn A. Smith, 30, of Horsepath was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital before 10pm on Thursday February 24th, 2022. Police says initial inquiries suggest that Smith … Continued
BVI Olympian swimmer Elinah Phillip won all three of her participating races at the Conference USA Swimming Championships, to give her Florida International University Panthers a 31-point lead at the end of day 2. Competing in the 50 Yard Freestyle event on Thursday February 24, Phillip executed a gold medal performance with a time of … Continued
The business community of Jost Van Dyke have been experiencing a number of positives since the lifting of the COVID-19 protocols and the resumption of cruise ships into the territory. However, there are still a number of issues that have been plaguing some of the businesses on Great Harbour. This was the sentiment shared by … Continued
From a tender, Virgin Islander Murcella Gordan says she always enjoyed reading, writing and everything about school. However, English was and still is her favorite subject. Today, Murcella’s passion for reading and writing has grown tremendously. She also enjoys, playing soccer and was a member of the BVI’s National Women’s Team for several years. Murcella … Continued
Police have arrested and charged Delroy Matthias Sr., 50, of Pleasant Valley, for Sexual Intercourse with a girl under the age of 13 years. An arrest blotter from the Royal Virgin Islands Police force said Matthias was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 with one signed surety and will be appearing before the Magistrate’s … Continued
Virgin Islands model Shenique Erickson made her debut at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), walking the runway in designer Edwing D’Angelo’s Fall/Winter 2022 Presentation. She turned heads at the Cesar Galindo show and was the subject of attention for a number of photographers. Shenique attended Coco Rocha’s Modeling Camp (CRMC) which helped to boost her self-confidence … Continued
