The following is commentary by Shaina M. Smith-Archer. I heard about the call for comments in the news on increasing the minimum wage, and there is so much here I don’t know which corner to start at. I think we should first complete the population census to understand what is really going on in our … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a fourth person in its continued inquiries into the cocaine drug bust in East End last Wednesday, that resulted in the seizure of drugs, two boats, firearms and ammunition. He is Rico Penn of Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola who has been charged with possession of a … Continued
The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is urging eligible people to register as voters as part of the office’s continuous voter registration process. This, as a resolution for the territory’s first ever referendum, to decide on the same sex marriage, is well on its way to being debated in the House of Assembly. A … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced the appointment of their new Human Resources Manager, Dierdra Wheatley-Peters, PhD, who is set to play a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s talent management strategy. Mrs. Wheatley-Peters’ recruitment to lead the Human Resources Department at BVIHSA follows extensive experience in the public service, having worked at … Continued
D’Moi Hodge was presented with the “Key to the Bay” on Sunday, July 23, making him the first person ever to be bestowed with such an honour. Hodge was presented with the key by Second District Representative Hon. Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull during a church service at the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church. D’Moi thanked all … Continued
BVIslander D’Moi Hodge received a celebratory homecoming after returning to the territory for the first time in more than two years and he was awarded by the BVI Government as the territory’s first VI Bassador. Kamal Haynes has the story.
In a display of immense pride and celebration, two billboards have been erected on either side of Cane Garden Bay, paying tribute to a local sports star who has achieved remarkable heights in the world of basketball. D’Moi Hodge, the first-ever BVIslander to sign an NBA contract with the prestigious Los Angeles Lakers, is currently … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that three persons have been charged in relation to the last Wednesday’s East End cocaine drug bust. They are 38-year-old Dion Leslie McMaster, 40-year-old Zuri Reid and 28-year-old Ruth Gonzalez Tellez. McMaster who resides in Brady Ghut, Tortola, is charged with possession of a controlled drug … Continued
The trio of Jah’Kyla Morton, Beyonce Defreitas and Kimberly Smith delivered for the British Virgin Islands on the final day of the NACAC Under 18 and Under 23 Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica, after collecting gold, silver and bronze medals in their respective events. Competing in the Under 18 Girls High Jump event, Morton … Continued
Beyonce Defreitas collected the British Virgin Islands’ first medal of the 2023 NACAC Under 18 and Under 23 Championship in Costa Rica after placing third in the Women’s 100-meter finals. Running out of lane six, Defreitas finished strongly to clock a time of 11.41 seconds to claim the bronze medal. The race was won by … Continued
