The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that one person is in custody following the seizure of a speed boat by U.S Customs and Border Patrol in the vicinity of the Frenchman’s Cay Bridge. This was confirmed moments ago in a statement issued by the police which confirmed that the operation was a joint … Continued
It has been confirmed by Minister of Labour and Workforce Development Hon. Melvin Turnbull, that effective today August 22nd, 2022 Mrs. Kishann Cupid-Braithwaite has been appointed as the Territory’s acting Labour Commissioner in the Virgin Islands. Michelle A. Venzen McLean is presently out of office until September 15th, 2022. As acting Labour Commissioner, Mrs. Cupid-Braithwaite … Continued
Residents across the territory are being asked to be on the lookout for a Guyanese national who escaped the Immigration Department’s temporary detention facility at Hotel Castle Maria. This was confirmed by the Deputy Chief Immigration Officer, Mrs. Nadia Demming-Hodge in a media release on Monday, which identified the escapee as Ms. Ianna Thomas. According … Continued
Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley has warned leaders of the region that droughts being experienced in several areas of the world, including North America and China, are threatening to exacerbate food supply disruptions in the Caribbean. Mottley made the statement during her address to the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo II recently, stating that disruption … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has commended authors throughout the Virgin Islands for doing their part to preserve the history of the territory for future generations through their writing. The premier’s commendations came during the launch of Marilin Malone Bass’ book “Boundless Childhood Joy: Tales from In and Around the Garden”, as he was … Continued
Both Pirates and Synergy pulled off stunning Game 3 performances in the 2022 Terrence “Chino” Chinnery National Fastpitch Softball League Championships to complete double clean sweeps in their respective divisions. Playing at the E. Walwyn Brewley Ballpark on Friday evening in the first game, Pirates defeated Power Outage 11-1 in the bottom of the 4th … Continued
Despite finishing the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under 14 Challenge Series unbeaten on eight points, the British Virgin Islands Under 14 football team had to settle for a second-place finish in their group which resulted in them missing out on a semi-final spot. The national team finished the tournament on eight points with two wins … Continued
The following is commentary by Dr. Charles Wheatley. There are many definitions for culture, each reflects the author’s perspective. I am using the following definition in my Wheatakes: “the beliefs, practices and artifacts of a group and the societal structures and organizations through which the people share these beliefs and practices.” With this in mind … Continued
Local sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite now boasts the title of being the fastest man in the territory after dismantling the 20-year-old national Men’s 100-Meter record in the NACAC Open Championships in Freeport, Bahamas. On Saturday, August 20, Brathwaite who is commonly recognised for his consistent dominant performances in 60-meter indoor events, ran his fastest ever Men’s … Continued
Local top hurdler Kyron McMaster has once again completed another historic feat after successfully defending an additional 400-meter-hurdles title, this time in the 2022 NACAC Open Athletic Championships in the Bahamas. Running out of lane 6, McMaster continued his winning ways, storming to gold in a time of 47.34 seconds. Second place went to American … Continued
