Eleven rising young baseball players from the British Virgin Islands are headed to the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend to participate in the Lesser Antilles Baseball Extravaganza in St. Thomas. The Virgin Islands Softball-Baseball Association shared the news in a recent post, as it extended well wishes to the team. The talented athletes are accompanied … Continued
Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley is currently away from the Territory attending the 46th regular meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), taking place from February 25th to 28th, 2024. The CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting is a semi-annual summit where leaders from the CARICOM member states gather to … Continued
The echoes of a deadly fire still reverberate in Guyana, where the parents of two surviving teenagers have filed a lawsuit against the government, alleging negligence over the tragedy that claimed 20 lives last year. In May 2023, flames engulfed the Mahdia dormitory. In that incident 20 students perished, trapped behind iron grills and locked doors. … Continued
In a recent Cabinet meeting key appointments were made to the Prospect Reef Management Company Board. The Cabinet decided on the following appointments: Mr. Collingston George, has been appointed as Chairperson for a period of three years, effective from 1st January, 2024 until 31st December, 2026. Ms. Kerrel Wilson, has been appointed as a Director … Continued
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a new epidemiological alert, urging countries in the Americas to intensify efforts to control the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the primary vector transmitting dengue fever. The alert comes in response to a significant surge in reported cases in several countries during the early weeks of 2024. According to … Continued
Local author Sesilee Thomas is set to be featured at the London Book Fair 2024. Her memoir, “My Story,” will be on display, promising to share the culture and culinary tradition of the Virgin Islands. A recent press release described her memoir as a testament to her devout faith and appreciation for the culture of … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has identified the deceased in a tragic incident that occurred on a barge off Pockwood Pond, Tortola. The victim was 55-year-old Noel Groves, a resident of Pockwood Pond. On Saturday, February 17, the RVIPF received a report of an incident where three males entered a tank on the … Continued
The Water and Sewerage Department has issued a public advisory regarding a sewerage overflow in Road Town, stemming from a technical malfunction at the main pump station in the heart of the city. The incident has prompted the closure of the Road Town Pump Station, and both motorists and pedestrians are urged to exercise caution … Continued
Grammy award-winning songwriter, Theron Thomas, has issued a warning to fans about scams that have surfaced following his recent Grammy win. These scams are attempting to capitalize on his image and trick fans into buying into projects that he is not involved in. “Who the ** have time to make fake pages of me?” Thomas … Continued
In a joint venture, BVI Finance and the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade have officially launched the “Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme”. This initiative is set to provide students in the Virgin Islands with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Financial Services Industry. “Our aim? To empower more Virgin Islands students … Continued
