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
The British Virgin Islands’ Adaejah Hodge has secured her spot in the finals of the women’s 100-metre event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. Competing in Heat 3 of the semifinals on Tuesday, Hodge finished second with a time of 11.59 seconds, automatically qualifying for the final. The heat was won by … Continued
Residents are being urged to steer clear of the Delta Petroleum Service Station in Pasea Estate, Tortola after a vehicle caught fire at the station moments ago. Details on the cause of the fire remain unclear, but emergency personnel have been dispatched to the scene to manage the situation. This is a developing story, and … Continued
The British Virgin Islands sprinting sensation Adaejah Hodge has successfully advanced to the semifinals of the women’s 100-metre event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. Competing in Heat 1 on Tuesday, August 27, Hodge delivered a stellar performance, clocking an impressive time of 11.45 seconds to secure first place. Running out of … Continued
In a significant show of support for youth development in the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has donated $15,430 to the BVI Scouts and Girl Guides BVI. This contribution comes from the proceeds of a fundraising initiative held during the 2020 Police Week. The Police Week Planning Committee, led at the … Continued
A high-speed chase in the Hawk’s Nest area of Tortola on the night of Sunday, August 25, led to a dramatic series of events, culminating in a vehicle crash, the recovery of an assault rifle, and the discovery of an injured suspect. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the development in a media … Continued
The occupants of a Go-Fast vessel managed to evade capture after a dramatic encounter with law enforcement on the night of Sunday, August 25. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in coordination with United States Customs Border Control, intercepted the vessel in open water near Jost Van Dyke, but the individuals on board opened … Continued
The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) is currently in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) on an official mission to assess the territory’s relationship with the United Kingdom (UK) and discuss the BVI’s political future concerning decolonization. The two-day mission, which concludes on Tuesday, August 27, involves a series of meetings with key local … Continued
