Virgin Islanders are being reminded of the critical importance of participating in the ongoing census, as challenges continue to slow down the data collection process across the Territory. In a recent interview, Director of the Central Statistics Office Raymond Phillips reflected on the prevailing situation and underscored why complete and accurate census data is vital. … Continued
Virgin Islands Djimon Gumbs vaulted himself into the top 35 of the current world rankings with a record-shattering performance in the shot put at the Texas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout last Thursday. He threw 20.29 meters (66′-7″) to win the event, surpassing John Campbell’s long-standing all-time mark of 20.03m (65′-8.75″) set back in 1982. The performance … Continued
In anticipation of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season on 1st June, the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has activated its disaster preparedness plan. The activation is part of the organization’s readiness mandate and also in light of forecasts predicting increased tropical storm activity. On 4th April, the Tropical Weather and … Continued
A team of linesmen from the BVI Electricity Corporation made history this weekend, capturing first place in the experienced team category at the CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo for the second straight year. The five-man BVI crew, led by transmission and distribution foreman Donaldson Hamlet, outperformed utility teams from across the Caribbean at the annual event held … Continued
Haiti’s transitional council is scheduled to vote for a new President today, aiming to stabilize the nation’s political landscape and leadership amidst escalating gang violence. The election is set to occur at the prime minister’s Villa d’Accueil office this morning, as stated in an official announcement. This pivotal event represents a significant stride towards restoring … Continued
Authorities in the Virgin Islands are seeking public assistance in locating Monica Marcela Pineda, a Colombian passenger who disembarked from a cruise ship but failed to reboard. According to officials, Pineda arrived in the Virgin Islands aboard the Norwegian Sky on Sunday, April 28th. However, she did not return to the vessel before its departure … Continued
Virgin Islands long jumper Chantel Malone made an impressive return to competition, leaping 6.26m (20-06.50) to finish fourth at the East Coast Relays in Jacksonville, Florida on April 26th. The BVI Olympic Committee recently shared the news in a Facebook post. It was Malone’s first event since recovering from a knee injury and subsequent surgery … Continued
Three women have been diagnosed with HIV in what federal health officials in the US believe are the first documented cases of the virus being transmitted through a cosmetic procedure involving needles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the cases last week, stemming from an investigation into an unlicensed medical spa in … Continued
The Department of Immigration is urging the public to be on alert and report any suspicious persons or activity as officers search for a group of illegal migrants believed to have recently entered the Territory. On Thursday, April 25th, the Immigration Department received a tip about suspected illegal migrant activity on Peter Island. After coordinating … Continued
Residents across the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands experienced shaking early Sunday morning after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region around 8:23 am. According to preliminary data from the United States Geological Survey, the quake originated approximately 78 kilometers or 48 miles from Road Town, Tortola, at a depth of … Continued
