Marking one year since taking office as part of the Natalio Wheatley led Government, Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Rymer delivered an assessment of the significant infrastructure and development challenges facing the British Virgin Islands, while also highlighting key achievements over the past year. Rymer, who also represents the 5th District, acknowledged the dire … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is sending a talented youth beach volleyball duo to a major training camp and qualification tournament as they set their sights on the 2025 Pan American Games in Asuncion, Paraguay and the Youth Olympic Games. Jason Dunkley and Alexander Wheatley arrived in Tobago today ahead of a two-day world-class beach volleyball … Continued
The British Virgin Island’s very own Tara Hodge is competing in the Carla Hall Favorite Chef Competition. This passionate local chef aims to let her island-infused dishes shine alongside talented culinary artists from around the world. Hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality Carla Hall, the contest offers an extraordinary grand prize – the winner … Continued
British Virgin Islands native, Chef Chanel Henley, is preparing to take the culinary world by storm and needs your help to make it happen. Henley has been selected to compete in the Carla Hall Favorite Chef Competition, going head-to-head with talented chefs from around the globe. Hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality Carla Hall, … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urgently appealing to the public for any information that could help solve a tragic double homicide that occurred early Friday morning in Huntums Ghut. Just after midnight on May 17th, two Hispanic men were fatally shot while standing outside a popular bar in the area. The victims … Continued
American Airlines will offer uninterrupted flight service to the British Virgin Islands throughout 2024, even during the historically slower travel months of July to October. This marks the first time a major carrier has maintained continuous operations to the territory year-round. The BVI Airports Authority announced the new arrangement on Saturday, hailing it as a … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed receiving a report of an unresponsive male at his residence in The Valley, Virgin Gorda, after 7 pm on Friday. According to the official statement, officers promptly responded to the scene and conducted thorough investigations. The male was pronounced deceased at the location. While the RVIPF … Continued
Popular local commentator Claude Skelton Cline, a former government consultant, was arrested and charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in relation to a criminal investigation resulting from findings in audits related to the Commission of Inquiry. Cline was charged with two counts of obtaining property by deception, four counts of false accounting, and … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating a fatal shooting incident that left two men dead in the Huntums Ghut area early this morning. In a statement, the RVIPF confirmed the shooting took place after 1 a.m., resulting in the deaths of two males. However, further details surrounding the circumstances of the incident … Continued
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has announced it is commissioning an independent audit of Republic Bank (EC) Limited after over 12,000 customers had their accounts improperly debited due to delayed processing of transactions dating back to 2022. In a strongly-worded statement, the ECCB called the situation “downright unsatisfactory” and stated it has caused hardship … Continued
