The BVI Electricity Corporation has announced that there will be a power outage affecting several areas on Tortola today from 12 pm to 1 pm. The utility company stated that the temporary disruption in service is necessary as part of ongoing efforts to replace a blown transformer on the Long Swamp Ridge feeder. The outage … Continued
Today March 7th, 2024 in Florida, USA, federal prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to return to court to seek to resolve post trial backtracking by jurors in the trail against former BVI Premier Andrew A. Fahie. Fahie who remains in custody, was scheduled to be sentenced on April 29th, 2024, after he was convicted … Continued
The League of British Virgin Islanders based in St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands has honored 5 individuals who have contributed to the fabric of the territory of the British Virgin Islands. The honorees at the annual Dr. Norwell Harrigan Memorial Scholarship Luncheon held in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands took place on Sunday March … Continued
The heart of the Virgin Islands will beat to the rhythm of tradition as the BVI Heritage Dancers announces their 45th-anniversary celebration. The special concert, titled “Preservation and Innovation,” will take place on March 17 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. Founder of the group, Eileene Parsons, OBE expressed her excitement, stating, “We are thrilled … Continued
The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has renamed its Elite Athlete Scholarship Programme in honour of three-time Olympian Tahesia Harrigan-Scott. President of the BVIOC Ephraim Penn made the announcement during a press conference at the committee’s office at the Prospect Reef Plaza on Tuesday. Penn highlighted several of the track and field achievements attainted by Harrigan-Scott … Continued
James Ramprashad is the newest British Virgin Islands-based CONCACAF-certified referee after completing his certification at the CONCACAF Referee Academy in Toluca, Mexico recently. Ramprashad, a referee of the BVI Football Association, spoke to 284 Media in a recent interview about the journey which led to the historic achievement. While noting that it took hard work … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has been officially removed from the French blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. He said the achievement underscores the territory’s unwavering commitment to international tax transparency and collaboration. The premier … Continued
In a move to improve the British Virgin Islands’ legal system, Governor His Excellency Daniel Pruce appointed Hakim T. Creque as the territory’s newest magistrate. In his role, Creque will serve as the first full-time magistrate on the sister island of Virgin Gorda. The Office of the Deputy Governor confirmed the appointment on Wednesday, noting … Continued
Rhonda Victor-Pinnock, representing the British Virgin Islands, has been honored with the “Difference Maker” award at the ongoing Mrs. Globe Pageant in Hainan, China. The annual international competition celebrates the achievements and advocacies of married women from around the world. Pinnock was nominated in multiple categories including Best Mamma Body, Country Pride, Difference Maker, and … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) carried out a joint operation on Tuesday night that resulted in the largest maritime drug seizure in the Territory’s history. Shortly after 8pm on March 5th, law enforcement intercepted a go-fast vessel just off Hodges Creek on the east end of … Continued
