In a media release the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee announced that in keeping with the tradition of naming the BVI Emancipation Festival Village and bestowing titles of honour on persons who have contributed greatly to our festival heritage & culture they are “excited to announce the decision to name the 2023 Festival Village … Continued
The recently crowned Junior Ambassador of Tourism Naomi Onwufuju has added another accolade to her name after signing off to be the newest Brand Ambassador for local telecommunications company CCT. Onwufuju joined the CCT team on Thursday, June 15, after signing a 1-year contract with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CCT, Mr. Averad Penn, making … Continued
The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) in collaboration with its member National Federations will host the 4th free annual Sports Festival at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on Saturday, June 24. The event which runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. will be preceded by the Trident Trust Championship and Olympic Day race with a 10k, … Continued
His Excellency Governor John Rankin said he is concerned with the level of crime in the territory, stating that there are too many illegal guns in the BVI. Governor Rankin who has responsibility under the Constitution for Internal Security and the police said while the BVI remains a low-crime jurisdiction overall, the number of recent … Continued
The National Population and Housing Census is set to commence in the British Virgin Islands today, Thursday, June 15 and residents are being assured that their information will be upheld in the strictest levels of confidentiality which will be maintained throughout the process. This assurance came from the Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) is happy to advise that just two weeks into its new direct service between Miami and the BVI, American Airlines (AA) has announced that it will be doubling the number of flights to the Territory for the winter season, which starts in December. The announcement was made in … Continued
BVI’s Joe Chapman was the lone local to make it through to the second round of the Carey Olsen Tortola Classic, an international squash tournament that is being played at the Tortola Sports Club. Kamal Haynes has the story. The tournament continues this evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Tortola Sports Club where the number … Continued
Adaejah Hodge etched her name in history books at the Star Athletics Sprint Series on June 10th. Hodge raced to victory in the 200m event with a time of 22.60 (+0.6). Her remarkable race not only toppled the previous record set by Beyoncé Defreitas just a month earlier but also served as a qualifier for … Continued
Kyron McMaster put on an impressive performance at the Paavo Nurmi Games held on June 13, 2023 in Turku Finland. He secured a commendable second place finish in the 400m hurdles event, clocking in at a season’s best time at 48.57. Facing stiff competition from world-class athletes, McMaster demonstrated his unwavering determination and exceptional skill … Continued
For the first time in six years, the Kings and Queens of the Virgin Islands Softball Tournament will be returning to the BVI at the E.Walwyn Brewley Ballpark. The tournament is set to commence from July 7 – 10, 2023, with male and female fastpitch teams from St Thomas, USVI, St Croix, USVI and the … Continued
