Employees of VI Motors and interested residents in the British Virgin Islands recently had the opportunity to enhance their expertise in automobile painting technologies, thanks to a specialized training session arranged by the local automobile business which was conducted by Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) Company. The training was led by Henry Bosh, a paint specialist … Continued
Anticipation is building for the second edition of Black on Black, as event organizer Steve Parillon of YOLO Promotions reports strong ticket sales and the expectation of a large crowd for the highly anticipated event on Saturday, March 15. The marquee showcase will be headlined by Jamaican Dancehall legend Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer, marking his … Continued
Flemming House has claimed the title of 2025 Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Inter-House Champions, emerging victorious in a closely contested two-day competition held at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground on Thursday and Friday. In a thrilling battle for supremacy, Flemming House, also known as House 3, tallied 603 points, narrowly edging out O’Neal … Continued
In a strong show of support for women in sports, CIBC Caribbean has sponsored Synergy, the reigning national women’s softball champions, with a $3,500 donation. The sponsorship was presented at the bank’s Road Town branch on March 6, in celebration of International Women’s Day, under the theme “Accelerating Action.” The presentation was made by Vernecia … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has announced the appointments of David Pérez as the new National Head Coach and Fitzgerald Carter as the Women’s Development Director, signalling a new chapter in the development of football in the territory. The announcement was made at a press conference on Friday, March 7, where BVIFA President … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is making its largest investment yet in upgrading the territory’s schools, with a commitment of $2.5 million in 2025 to enhance infrastructure, improve safety, and modernize learning environments. Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie de Castro, made the announcement during the official launch of Education Month, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been selected to host the 2025 CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo, Symposium, and Field Safety Training, marking a historic first for the territory. The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) announced that the prestigious annual event will take place from April 25–27, bringing together top lineworkers from 33 CARILEC member utilities across the … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has strongly opposed calls by UK Parliamentarians to impose public registers of beneficial ownership on the British Virgin Islands through an Order in Council. Speaking on the matter at a recent press conference, Premier Wheatley reaffirmed the importance of the BVI’s financial services sector, which … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made significant strides in its investigation into a series of weekend robberies, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the recovery of two firearms and a quantity of ammunition. These latest recoveries bring the total number of firearms seized in 2025 to six, underscoring the RVIPF’s … Continued
A new era of opportunity has dawned for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Virgin Islands with the official opening of the Huntums Ghut Entrepreneurial Zone. The long-awaited initiative represents a major step in fostering economic growth by providing startup businesses with an affordable and supportive space to launch and expand their ventures. Minister for Communication and … Continued
