The Saint Lucia Kings secured their first-ever Caribbean Premier League (CPL) championship Sunday night, defeating the Guyana Amazon Warriors by six wickets in a nail-biting final at the Guyana National Stadium. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, the Kings’ bowlers dominated early, removing opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the first over and limiting the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) wishes to address the concerns raised regarding the response to an incident in Cane Garden Bay on the evening of Saturday, September 28, 2024. At approximately 7:21 p.m. on said date, the RVIPF received a report of an altercation in front of a local business at Cane Garden … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged J’Quoi Lloyd, 26, of The Valley, Virgin Gorda, with drug-related offenses, including Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply to Another and Untrue Declaration and Importation of a Controlled Drug. The charges follow a joint operation between RVIPF officers and Customs officials at the … Continued
Three promising young squash players from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) have embarked on a significant international journey as they represent the territory in the PanAmerican Under-23 Squash Championships in Bucaramanga, Colombia. The competition, which runs from October 6 to October 12, will see BVI’s Luca Reich, Oliver Henderson, and Daniel Henderson contesting in individual, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is set to welcome a historic performance by Jamaican dancehall superstar Adidja Azim Palmer, famously known as Vybz Kartel, in March 2025. The news was confirmed by Yolo Promotions on Saturday, October 5, via social media, revealing that the dancehall legend will headline their marquee event Black on Black during spring … Continued
Following a recent article titled “BVIHSA and Auditor Dian Fahie Issue Public Apology to Lettsome & Malone-Smith,” counsel for the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has issued clarification regarding the circumstances surrounding the public apology. The original article suggested that the BVIHSA’s apology to former employees Mr. Levor Lettsome and Mrs. Cedorene Malone-Smith, stemming from … Continued
Residents of the British Virgin Islands are being urged to show their support for the 13th annual CIBC Caribbean Walk for the Cure, the largest fundraiser benefiting the BVI Cancer Society. The event will take place on Saturday, October 5, starting at 5:30 a.m. from the CIBC Caribbean branch in Wickham’s Cay, Road Town. At … Continued
Following the recent decision to grant visa-free access to Guyanese nationals, the Government of the Virgin Islands is now considering extending the same privilege to citizens of the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley announced at a press conference on Monday that the government is actively exploring the possibility of removing … Continued
The winners of the 4th annual “Hunt for the Cure” car treasure hunt gathered at the CIBC Caribbean Tortola branch on Tuesday, October 1, to receive their prizes as part of CIBC’s ongoing Walk for the Cure campaign. The event, held on Saturday, September 14, was organized to raise awareness and funds for the fight … Continued
The Road Town Market Square project, an initiative aimed at revitalizing the old market space, is again under scrutiny following the release of an audit report highlighting significant delays, cost overruns, and underuse of the facility. Originally envisioned as a state-of-the-art facility to support local farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs, the project has faced challenges since … Continued
