The Government of the Virgin Islands will be investing a total of $50,000 into the development of local musical artists. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a press conference last Friday. He said the investment will be managed by the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee. Premier … Continued
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has appointed Sandra Grisham-Clothier as Director of Business Development of the luxury, private-island getaway in the British Virgin Islands. Grisham-Clothier will oversee operations and activations, which involve all facilities at the property, including the soon-to-open Marina Cay. “Sandra is a great addition and we’re thrilled to have her join … Continued
C&W Communications, operators of the Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business, and BTC brands in the Caribbean, has confirmed the readiness of its hurricane preparations across the region ahead of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins on June 1. Although early hurricane forecasts from Colorado State University and The Weather Company are predicting a slightly … Continued
VI Native, Janette Brin, Founder and Owner of Caribbean POSH announced the Caribbean’s leading women’s empowerment event is coming to St.Thomas, U.S.V.I for the first time June 16-19, 2023. Caribbean POSH Weekend is a stylish destination event designed for networking, fashion, food, laughter, inspiration, and woman empowerment. Held in the BVI for the past six … Continued
The Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport has reopened to the travelling public following a brief closure earlier this morning. The closure occurred after a cargo airline blew a tire upon landing at the airport. “The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) wishes to advise the travelling public that the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport will resume normal … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board is set to hold a free Non-Stop Concert on June 30at Brandywine Bay. The event which is the first of its kind to be held in the BVI is expected to headline Jamaican dancehall recording artist Konshens, United States Virgin Islands’ Rock City and local stars Monea and Vibe. … Continued
Softball action continued this week in both the 2023 Terrence “Chinno” Chinnery Industrial Softball League and National Fastpitch League. In games played on Wednesday, May 31, in the industrial league, Republic Bank Thunders defeated Road Town Wholesale Blazers 12-2, while the Financial Services Commission Regulators edged Town and Country Planning Sandflies 3-2. Another very close … Continued
American Airlines Captain Derrick Varlack Jr. is encouraging other local pilots to reach out to the youth as a form of encouragement to get more locals into the field. Captain Varlack is currently one of three locals to hold the position of captain at the international airline giants American Airlines. He represented the airlines on … Continued
How can kitchen scraps and bush cuttings help grow sweeter fruit, better vegetables and save the planet? All adults and teens interested in the answer to this and many other questions about Home Composting are invited to attend free workshops being held on Tortola on Saturday June 3rd. These Workshops are interactive “Trash to Treasure” … Continued
For the first time in British Virgin Islands history a team consisting of J’adon George and Jaroy Daley will be representing the territory in an Under 23 Junior Panam Games Qualifier which begins today. This year’s qualifier is hosted by the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) and is set to take place … Continued
