Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit has announced a series of national honours and rewards for Thea LaFond-Gadson, the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, following her historic win in the Triple Jump event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. During a celebration event on Sunday that included an address to the people of Dominica, LaFond-Gadson … Continued
Enya Glasgow, the newly crowned winner of Top Model VI 2024, is set to captivate the fashion world with a series of prestigious runway appearances. Enya, hailing from Tortola, British Virgin Islands, will showcase her talent at some of the industry’s most celebrated events, beginning in New York and culminating in London. Enya’s journey kicks … Continued
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami is monitoring an area in the central Tropical Atlantic for possible development later this week. In a tropical weather outlook issued Tuesday morning, forecasters noted that an area of low pressure could form in the coming days. Environmental conditions in the region appear generally favorable for the slow … Continued
Construction of the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre on Beef Island advanced this past weekend as crews poured concrete for the facility’s floor slab, including a wheelchair-accessible ramp. Workers from No Limit Construction Services spent Saturday afternoon on site, focusing on the ADA-compliant features that will ensure equitable access for all users. The ramp is a … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ Adaejah Hodge has secured her spot in the finals of the women’s 100-metre event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. Competing in Heat 3 of the semifinals on Tuesday, Hodge finished second with a time of 11.59 seconds, automatically qualifying for the final. The heat was won by … Continued
Residents are being urged to steer clear of the Delta Petroleum Service Station in Pasea Estate, Tortola after a vehicle caught fire at the station moments ago. Details on the cause of the fire remain unclear, but emergency personnel have been dispatched to the scene to manage the situation. This is a developing story, and … Continued
The British Virgin Islands sprinting sensation Adaejah Hodge has successfully advanced to the semifinals of the women’s 100-metre event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. Competing in Heat 1 on Tuesday, August 27, Hodge delivered a stellar performance, clocking an impressive time of 11.45 seconds to secure first place. Running out of … Continued
In a significant show of support for youth development in the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has donated $15,430 to the BVI Scouts and Girl Guides BVI. This contribution comes from the proceeds of a fundraising initiative held during the 2020 Police Week. The Police Week Planning Committee, led at the … Continued
A high-speed chase in the Hawk’s Nest area of Tortola on the night of Sunday, August 25, led to a dramatic series of events, culminating in a vehicle crash, the recovery of an assault rifle, and the discovery of an injured suspect. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the development in a media … Continued
The occupants of a Go-Fast vessel managed to evade capture after a dramatic encounter with law enforcement on the night of Sunday, August 25. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in coordination with United States Customs Border Control, intercepted the vessel in open water near Jost Van Dyke, but the individuals on board opened … Continued
