Representative for the 6th district, Hon. Myron Walwyn, recently confronted the government on its strategy to boost Overnight Visitors to the British Virgin Islands amidst a surge in cruise ship arrivals. A remarkable year in 2023, dominated by cruise ship visitors, has sparked concerns among the public and tourism stakeholders. Walwyn voiced dissatisfaction over the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is set to conduct tint testing this Friday, March 15, from 3 to 5 pm at the Road Town Police Station. The motoring public is encouraged to make the most of this initiative, as there will be no penalties for illegal tint readings. Taxi operators are also strongly encouraged … Continued
On Sunday March 10th, 2024 at 7:05 PM, SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites. The initial launch was from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Brevard County, Florida. The rocket was seen in BVI skies by residents in the Virgin Islands, many of whom were unaware of the launch. A number … Continued
Ms. Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies and Mr. Julian Willock, former Speaker of the House of Assembly, hosted a Third District Senior Citizen Health Social. The event took place on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the grounds of Therapy Works which is located at … Continued
A first-of-its-kind summit placing young people at the forefront of discussions on the challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was officially launched on Monday. The SIDS Children and Youth Action Summit will bring together 60 young delegates to drive “meaningful change” on a range of issues threatening the future of SIDS. The event, facilitated … Continued
The Department of Immigration and Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three Colombian nationals who disembarked from a cruise ship in the Territory and have not returned. Mr. Jean Carlo Ospina Cano, Ms. Pamela Mesa Escobar and Ms. Yesica Yojana Marin Ramirez arrived in the Virgin Islands aboard the … Continued
Northwestern State Senior Diamante Gumbs had a successful showing in his first outdoor competition of the 2024 season at the McNeese Cowboy Relays in Los Angeles over the weekend, winning the Men’s Discus event and placing second in the Men’s Hammer. Diamante’s second attempt of 49.69 metres in the discus throw pushed him to first, … Continued
The repair works to the damaged incinerator at Pockwood Pond are nearing completion according to a recent update by the Honourable Vincent Wheatley, the Minister for Health and Social Development. Speaking during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Wheatley presented a comprehensive overview of the British Virgin Islands’ waste management initiatives, highlighting significant … Continued
British Virgin Islander Adaejah Hodge left spectators in awe at the New Balance Indoor Nationals on Sunday as she successfully defended her 200-metre title in a remarkable sub-23-second race. Representing Montverde Academy, Hodge delivered a stunning performance, crossing the finish line in an impressive 22.96 seconds. Hodge’s electrifying run not only secured her victory but … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith, OBE has reaffirmed the Virgin Islands’ commitment to rigorously implementing the recommendations outlined in its recent Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) published by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF). In a statement to the House of Assembly on Tuesday, Smith said the Government takes the … Continued
