The British Virgin Islands sprinting sensation Adaejah Hodge has successfully advanced to the semifinals of the women’s 100-metre event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. Competing in Heat 1 on Tuesday, August 27, Hodge delivered a stellar performance, clocking an impressive time of 11.45 seconds to secure first place. Running out of … Continued
In a significant show of support for youth development in the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has donated $15,430 to the BVI Scouts and Girl Guides BVI. This contribution comes from the proceeds of a fundraising initiative held during the 2020 Police Week. The Police Week Planning Committee, led at the … Continued
A high-speed chase in the Hawk’s Nest area of Tortola on the night of Sunday, August 25, led to a dramatic series of events, culminating in a vehicle crash, the recovery of an assault rifle, and the discovery of an injured suspect. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the development in a media … Continued
The occupants of a Go-Fast vessel managed to evade capture after a dramatic encounter with law enforcement on the night of Sunday, August 25. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in coordination with United States Customs Border Control, intercepted the vessel in open water near Jost Van Dyke, but the individuals on board opened … Continued
Longstanding Civil Servant Mr. Elory Tubull has died at the age of 73. The announcement was made by his family in an official notice. Turnbull served in various capacities throughout his time as a public servant including: Educator, Chief Education Officer and Permanent Secretary in the then Chief Minister’s Office. Turnbull was also an avid … Continued
Opposition legislator Honourable Myron Walwyn has raised serious concerns about the ability of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley to effectively negotiate a $100 million loan that the government is seeking. During a recent debate in the House of Assembly, Walwyn expressed hesitation about trusting Premier Wheatley with the responsibility of … Continued
The Governor of the Virgin Islands has officially assented to the Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024, a landmark piece of legislation designed to enhance and modernize social welfare in the territory. The amendment updates the original 2013 Act by introducing a comprehensive range of assistance programs, including basic income grants, hardship allowances, and shock response … Continued
Virgin Islander Kegan Brooks recently visited St. Vincent and the Grenadines to attend the funeral of his late Grandfather Mr. Cyril DaBreo who worked for Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands for many years. While there, Kegan Brookes of Pelican Gate School Tortola BVI met with Vybz Kartel and Prime Minister of St. Vincent … Continued
BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is making significant strides in restoring power to areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto, with the General Manager, Dr. Neil Smith, expressing confidence that electricity will be fully restored across the territory by the end of this week. In a recent interview with local media, Dr. Smith provided an update on … Continued
The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro, and her team visited the construction site of the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre this week, accompanied by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) project team. The visit marks a significant step in the development of a facility designed to provide … Continued
