As a means of strengthening the BVI’s case against legalising same sex marriage in the territory, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley believes a referendum will allow for the true opinions of locals to be made known to the United Kingdom and the respective courts. Premier Wheatley explained his reasoning behind his decision to trigger … Continued
“Deeply concerning”, those were the words used by Governor His Excellency John Rankin to describe a number of findings detailed in the Internal Audit Department’s Report on Assistance Grants issued between January 2019 and May 2022. “The funds were for the most part not governed by any financial rules or eligibility criteria and were hence … Continued
D’Moi Hodge’s first half buzzer-beating three-pointer was the main highlight during his SEC semifinal match against Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team on Saturday, despite losing 72-61. Playing for his Missouri Tigers, Hodge despite the loss had a game-high 26 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists in 35 minutes spent on the court. With 2 seconds … Continued
Local sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge did the unthinkable by breaking the U.S high school national 200-meter record two times within 24 hours to be crowned the New Balance Nationals Indoor champion in that respective event. Competing in the final on Sunday, Hodge who is only 16-years-old stormed to victory in a record breaking time of … Continued
Top local junior female athlete Adaejah Hodge smashed the United States national high school record in the 200-meter dash and also set a new BVI record after storming to victory in a blistering 22.77 seconds. Hodge, who attends Montverde Academy as a junior, was competing in the opening round of the New Balance Nationals Indoor … Continued
The following persons are being asked to make contact with the Office of the Supervisor of Elections. 1. Lynette Pemberton 2. Elizabeth Muddiman Gray 3. Jasmine Claudia Caminada 4. Jermaine Fahie 5. Trevor Frett 6. Vincent Frett 7. Kervin Fahie 8. Perlene Fahie 9. Aretha Fahie 10. Clement R. Fahie 11. Leroy Frett 12. Vadis … Continued
The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands has been dissolved by Governor His Excellency John Rankin, following consultation with Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley. This was confirmed in a gazetted Proclamation dated Friday, March 10, 2023, which confirmed that the governor’s Order came into effect at the end of the Fourth Sitting of … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull said that only thirteen (13) of the one hundred and twenty one (121) acres of land has been transferred to the Hamilton Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) from a procurement by the Government twenty (20) years ago. Honourable Turnbull gave HLSCC its credit in his … Continued
Every year the BVI Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”) makes a concerted effort to operate in ways that enhance society and the environment and takes part in philanthropic causes. As part of the Commission’s corporate social responsibilities efforts, we celebrated and honoured the women in charge of shaping the future. Teachers, Specialist teachers, and custodial … Continued
The H Lavity Stoutt Community College recently held a career fair for its students, an initiative that was deemed by many as a major success. The event had the presence of many businesses from across the territory in sectors including media, tourism, the financial services industry, construction, telecommunications, government and statutory institutions and the marine … Continued
