The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro, and her team visited the construction site of the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre this week, accompanied by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) project team. The visit marks a significant step in the development of a facility designed to provide … Continued
Enriquito “Quito” Rymer, the renowned musician and owner of Quito’s Gazebo & Luxury Inn in Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, has entered a new chapter – retirement after 43 years in business. In a farewell message posted on social media, Rymer and his wife, Kimberly West-Rymer, thanked their patrons for “43 years of music and magic … Continued
Soca superstar Machel Montano has been awarded the Entertainer’s Key to the City of New York, bestowed by the Mayor, in conjunction with the Rise Up NYC Concert Series and The Apollo. On August 25th, Montano will headline a free concert ceremony and celebration at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, where he will receive the … Continued
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is taking steps to advance its relationship with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), moving from functional cooperation to a more formalized Technical Cooperation Agreement. The announcement comes after a July 15, 2024, meeting attended by USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Teri Helenese, the Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for … Continued
Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) continues to establish itself as the most reliable choice for telecommunications in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). This reputation was further solidified during the recent passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto, which has since intensified into Hurricane Ernesto. Despite the storm’s unexpected strength, CCT’s network sustained minimal damage and maintained service, underscoring … Continued
The Royal Navy ship HMS Trent recently visited the territory to support restoration efforts following the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto. The ship’s captain hosted Governor Daniel Pruce and Premier Hon. Dr Natalio Wheatley while docked. The crew also met with the BVI Department of Disaster Management (DDM) and representatives from frontline services like health … Continued
The Caribbean region is bracing for continued heat stress and an elevated number of heatwave days through the peak of the hurricane season, according to a recent outlook from the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF). CariCOF’s Heat Outlook for August 2024 to January 2025 predicts that August to October — the height of the Caribbean … Continued
Miss BVI 2024, Adacia Adonis, secured an impressive fourth-place finish at the recent Miss Jaycees Queen Show. The announcement was made by the official Miss British Virgin Islands page after receiving the official results from the event. Competing against 11 other contestants, Adonis came just short of a royal placement. The Miss British Virgin Islands … Continued
As the Atlantic hurricane season intensifies, young residents of the British Virgin Islanders recently had a chance to reflect on past storms and share their anxieties about future threats. In a recent interview conducted by student reporter Recado Palmer, two local youths Summer Dunkley and Jayrone Daniel discussed their experiences and perspectives on hurricane preparedness. … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ recovery from Tropical Storm Ernesto continues, with the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) expanding its efforts to restore power across the territory. As of Friday, BVIEC reported ongoing work in several additional areas on Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Crews are actively working to restore connections in Leverick Bay, Red Bay, Long Trench, … Continued
