The first phase of the rehabilitation of the historic Old Administration Building on Main Street, Tortola, is set to be completed by November 2024, following initial delays caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto. This phase focuses on restoring the building’s front-facing façade, which includes replacing structural support members and metallic features to enhance safety for pedestrians … Continued
Residents of the British Virgin Islands should brace for increased chances of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight as a tropical wave brings moisture and instability to the region. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has issued a forecast indicating that these conditions will lead to generally cloudy skies and a 50 percent or moderate … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has assured the public that the remaining Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms will be completed by the end of the first week in September. This commitment comes after the government missed the final August 31 deadline set by His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce. During a … Continued
Adaejah Hodge has etched her name in history, becoming the first athlete from the British Virgin Islands to medal in two finals at the same World Athletics Championships competition. Hodge achieved this remarkable feat by claiming gold in the women’s 200-meter final on Friday, following her silver medal performance in the 100-meter final earlier in … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has missed the August 31 deadline set by His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce for the completion of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms, a key initiative aimed at enhancing governance and accountability within the territory. Governor Pruce confirmed the missed deadline during a joint press conference on Friday, August … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has moved to clarify misconceptions surrounding the perceived inadequacy of public services in the Virgin Islands, emphasizing that the issue lies within the government’s structure rather than with individual politicians. Speaking recently in the House of Assembly during discussions on the Public Service Management Bill 2024, Premier Wheatley addressed … Continued
Adaejah Hodge is just one race away from achieving another historic feat for the British Virgin Islands. On Thursday, August 29, Hodge became the first BVI athlete to qualify for two sprint finals in the same World Athletics Championships competition, setting the stage for another potential medal in the women’s 200-metre final. Competing at the … Continued
Adaejah Hodge has secured her place in the semifinals of the women’s 200-meter event at the World Athletics Under 20 Championships, demonstrating her impressive form in the preliminary rounds. Competing in Heat 3 on Thursday, Hodge breezed to a first-place finish, clocking an impressive 23.19 seconds. Her time was the fastest among all qualifiers, positioning … Continued
On Tuesday, August 27, His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce officially assented to the Crown Lands Management Act, a significant piece of legislation that establishes clear criteria and processes for the disposal and leasing of Crown Lands in the British Virgin Islands. The Act is designed to ensure that decisions regarding Crown Lands are made transparently … Continued
Adaejah Hodge has earned a silver medal at the World Athletics Under 20 Championships after finishing second in the women’s 100-metre final in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday. Competing from lane 8, Hodge delivered her best performance of the competition, clocking an impressive 11.27 seconds. The race was won by Jamaica’s Alana Reid, who took gold … Continued
