St. George’s Secondary School and Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies secured spots in the semi-finals of the 2025 Inter-Secondary School Debate Competition, joining defending champions Elmore Stoutt High School and Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary. The schools advanced following Wednesday’s debates at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay, … Continued
Recovery teams have retrieved two bodies from the wreckage of a Cessna 172 aircraft that crashed in the mountains of La Plaine, Dominica’s National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore announced Monday. The aircraft, carrying four people, went down shortly after departing Douglas-Charles Airport for Martinique on January 26. Air traffic controllers lost communication with the plane … Continued
District Representative Melvin Mitch Turnbull announced plans to install 36 additional streetlights in Cane Garden Bay, following recommendations from a recent business community meeting. Turnbull met with a representative from the BVI Electricity Corporation on Monday to conduct a comprehensive assessment of lighting needs in the area. The project aims to improve safety and security … Continued
The Ministry of Communications and Works announced this week that it has completed a critical retaining wall project in the Windy Hill area of Carrot Bay and will soon begin reconstructing approximately 150 linear feet of roadway. Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer said the project, which concluded its initial phase in December, will … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has secured a $250,000 grant from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States to enhance healthcare infrastructure and address climate change challenges. The Enhancing Health Infrastructure and Resilience Project will focus on critical improvements, including installing backup power systems, strengthening cold chain storage, and establishing medical oxygen generation capabilities. … Continued
Local commentator Cindy Rosan is calling on the various party leaders within His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition to unify for the betterment of the Virgin Islands. Rosan acknowledged that everyone has their own story, but noted the public cares more about whether the Opposing factions can come together rather than the details of the fallout between … Continued
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards took place this past weekend, leading to several achievements and viral moments to be celebrated by the Caribbean community. On a local front, one such moment was a video shared by Virgin Islands artist Monea, where she was joined by Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel promoting their upcoming performances as … Continued
Dominica’s Kyanna Dyer has been crowned Miss OECS 2025, succeeding Saint Lucia’s Claire Smartt. The pageant, held over the weekend, saw five contestants competing for the regional title. Dyer, who currently serves as an Information Technology Officer with the Government of Dominica, brings significant pageant experience to her new role. Her previous titles include Miss … Continued
The competition for the title of Miss RVIPF 2025 has officially begun, as three dynamic women step forward to showcase their intelligence, strength, and dedication to service. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recently unveiled the contestants in a social media post, they are as follows: Contestant #1: Mrs. Tishema Smith-Ramprashad Contestant #2: Delma Tavernier … Continued
USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a directive ordering all government employees in the U.S. Virgin Islands not to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within the territory. “Immigration enforcement is a function of the federal government; not an effort aided by our own local agents”, he said. The governor’s move comes … Continued
