World Championship silver medallist Kyron McMaster has secured his place in the finals of the men’s 400-meter hurdles at the Paris Olympic Games. McMaster advanced to his second Olympic final on Wednesday, August 7, after a commanding performance in Semi-final 2. Running out of lane 4, McMaster delivered a strategic and controlled race, winning comfortably … Continued
Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred added a second Olympic medal to her tally by securing a silver in the Women’s 200 meters on Tuesday. Competing out of lane 8, Alfred, who recently won gold in the 100 meters, had a strong start but was surpassed by the USA’s Gabrielle Thomas approximately 100 meters from the finish. … Continued
BVI athletes Kyron McMaster and Adaejah Hodge have advanced to the semi-finals in their respective events at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. McMaster, competing in Heat 1 of Round 1 in the Men’s 400-meter hurdles, secured his spot in the by placing third with a time of 49.24 seconds. American Rai Benjamin won … Continued
Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred made history on Saturday, August 3, 2024, by winning the gold medal in the Women’s 100 metres at the Paris Olympic Games, marking the country’s first-ever Olympic medal. Competing at the Stade de France, Alfred delivered a stunning performance, crossing the finish line in 10.72 seconds. Alfred’s victory was a momentous … Continued
National record holder Rikkoi Brathwaite has made history by advancing to the semifinals of the Men’s 100-meter event at the Paris Olympic Games in France. Brathwaite, running in Heat 6 of Round 1 on Saturday, showcased his exceptional speed and reaction time. With a reaction time of 0.131 seconds, the fastest in his heat, Brathwaite … Continued
The stage is set for an electrifying night as 10 contestants vie for the Power category title and 6 entries compete for the Groovy title at the 2024 Soca Monarch competition, scheduled for Saturday, August 3. In the highly anticipated Power category, reigning monarch J. Versatile will defend his title against strong contenders including LJ, … Continued
Despite initial showers impacting the territory, residents flocked to Rena’s Festiville for the highly anticipated Wild Out Wednesday which was headlined by Jamaican Dancehall Artist Rajah Wild. Kamal Haynes has the story. More in this report.
Virgin Islands Olympic debutants Rikkoi Brathwaite and Adaejah Hodge have alerted fans to look out for something special in their respective events at the Paris Olympic Games in France. In a recent interview with Sofia Fay, Public Relations Officer for the BVI Olympic Committee, the young sprinters shared their anticipation and preparation for the biggest stage … Continued
In a landmark decision, Jamaica’s Court of Appeal has ordered the release of renowned dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, and his three co-accused. The court overturned their convictions for the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, citing numerous legal concerns and the overarching interests of justice. The unanimous decision, delivered by Justice Marva … Continued
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, led by Director Theodore James, has announced updated closed seasons for key marine species, including lobsters, conchs, and whelks. The new dates are legally binding under the Fisheries Regulations, 2003, and are set to protect marine biodiversity and promote sustainable fishing practices. The specific closed seasons for 2024 are … Continued
