Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica — Legendary reggae singer Bunny Wailer died in the Medical Associates Hospital in Kingston this morning. He was 73. “Yes. He died about 8:00 this morning. I’m still right here with him,” his manager Maxine Stowe told OBSERVER ONLINE a short while ago. Bunny Wailer had been in and out of … Continued
On yesterday Monday March 1st, the 26th Anniversary of the passing of the territories first and longest serving Chief Minister Hon. Hamilton Lavity Stoutt; Virgin Islanders once again paid homage to the life and legacy of the late pioneer leader who was hailed as the ultimate visionary. The annual wreath laying ceremony took place at … Continued
The FA Women’s Committee led by Mrs. Mary Phillip will be holding a Fiesta of fun filled football for females to mark CONCACAF and International Women’s Day on Saturday March 6th, 2021 at the East End/Long Look venue at 10am. All 41 members of the Confederation of North American and Caribbean Football Association will be … Continued
“I long to sing me some love songs man,” an exuberant Beres Hammond exhaled during his ‘Love from a Distance’ virtual YouTube concert last night, and over a 100,000 attendees longed to hear him sing them. The lovers rock charmer offered the consummate end to reggae month with a 90-minute concert from his Kingston-based Harmony … Continued
Now in its 17th Year, the New Life Baptist Church once again took time to honor persons who contributed significantly towards the betterment of the territory of the Virgin Islands. The initiative, a brainchild of Bishop John Cline has continued to grow from strength to strength, honoring the best, brightest and bravest of the British … Continued
History was made on Saturday February 27th, when the BVI’s very own Sprinter Rikkoi A. R. Brathwaite of Indiana University raced his way to victory in 6.55 seconds, breaking his own personal best BVI Indoor record. Brathwaite beat defending champion Jamaica’s Wasee Williams of Purdue and broke his 6.58 seconds big 10 Indoor Conference Championships … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM ST. CROIX — Eleven people were shot and four are dead following three violent incidents on St. Croix between Saturday night and the wee hours of Sunday morning, all of which were said to be separate, unrelated occurrences. V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Toby Derima stated that one man was dead Saturday night after … Continued
For many years there has been an ongoing public outcry for restroom facilities and proper maintenance at beaches across the territory of the Virgin Islands by both residents and visitors. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labor under the leadership of Hon. Vincent Wheatley made good on its promise to improve bathroom and beach facilities … Continued
There was an immense feeling of strength and pride on Friday evening February 26th as Mr. & Mrs. Audley and Delma Maduro alongside son Chad Maduro reopened the doors of the Allamanda Estate Villa amongst a host of family, friends and well-wishers. The Maduro family purchased the estate some 25 years ago after taking a … Continued
Today Saturday, February 27th members of the Royal Virgin Islands police force in responding to a noise nuisance report, were forced to disperse a gathering at Sebastian’s BVI on the western end of Tortola after an event held at that venue drew a crowd that well exceeded the 175-person legal limit. Both the event coordinator … Continued
