The Cavaliers extended their dominant run in the BVI Cricket Association’s T20 League with a convincing 61-run victory over R.T.W Falcons on Sunday. This clash between the league’s top two sides saw the Cavaliers asserting their superiority in a high-scoring encounter. Opting to bat first, the Cavaliers posted an imposing total of 246 for the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) men’s senior football team endured a tough match on Tuesday, suffering a 4-0 defeat against the Dominican Republic in their FIFA World Cup CONCACAF Qualifying Group E fixture. This marks the BVI team’s second loss in the group stage. The game at the Estadio Panamericano in San Cristobal started on … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that a maid was held hostage and assaulted during an aggravated burglary at a residence in Slaney Hill, Tortola, on June 5, 2024. The RVIPF reported that two men, armed with knives, invaded the residence, held the maid hostage, and assaulted her before escaping with several … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is making significant strides towards recommissioning the Pockwood Pond incinerator, with full operational status expected by September 2024. This announcement was made by Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, during his recent speech on World Environment Day. The territory … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is moving forward with plans to install a 25-meter international competition standard swimming pool at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College. This update was provided by Ephraim Penn, President of the BVI Olympic Committee, during a recent awards ceremony for the BVI Barracudas Swim Team, which celebrated their impressive haul … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made a significant breakthrough in its investigations into recent burglaries, thefts, and other offences targeting commercial and residential properties. The efforts have led to the arrest of two males: 21-year-old Kie-Andre Williams of McNamara and 19-year-old Jehkhalibbah Williams of Free Bottom. In a press release, the RVIPF … Continued
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley is preparing to deliver a statement during the upcoming June Substantive Session of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization. The 2024 resumed session will meet in New York from 10 to 21 June. The Premier made the announcement during a recent press conference. In addition, Wheatley provided an update on the … Continued
National Record Holder and Olympian athlete Eldred Henry placed 1st in the shot put at the USATF San Diego-Imperial Association Championships and High Performance Meet in San Diego, California on Saturday. Henry achieved a remarkable best distance of 19.03 meters to claim victory, continuing his impressive form in the 2024 track and field season. This … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued an alert to residents regarding the purchase of stolen items, in light of an ongoing surge in commercial and residential burglaries on Tortola. The public is urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity, especially when items are being sold at prices significantly below market … Continued
In response to a recent advisory from the Ministry of Health regarding an increase in HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the territory, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging residents to get tested. A press release from the RVIPF’s Family and Juvenile Unit expressed strong support for the Ministry’s concerns about … Continued
