BVI Makes History with Triple Gold at Junior Caribbean Squash Championships

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has achieved an unprecedented milestone in junior squash, securing three gold medals at the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships. The thrilling finals of the Nagico and Interpath Junior Caribbean Squash Association Championships took place at the Tortola Sports Club, marking a significant chapter in BVI sports history. Delilah Pease set the … Continued

BVI HISTORY MADE AS JAKOB, DANIEL & DELILAH BOOK THEIR SPOTS INTO THE FINALS

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has achieved a historic milestone in junior squash as players Jakob Noblett, Daniel Henderson, and Delilah Pease secured spots in the finals of the Nagico and Interpath Junior Caribbean Squash Association Championships 2024. This marks the first time the territory has fielded three finalists in the prestigious regional competition, surpassing … Continued

JEQUAN AND RANEAH CROWNED 2024 MR. AND MISS ESLYN HENLEY RICHIEZ LEARNING CENTRE

The Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, a beacon of special education in the British Virgin Islands, celebrated its annual pageant at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Center in Sea Cows Bay on Saturday, June 29. This year’s pageant crowned Jequan Wintz and Raneah Salmon as the 2024 Mr. and Miss Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, … Continued

JAKOB, DANIEL AND DELILAH ADVANCE TO THE JR CARIBBEAN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS SEMI-FINALS

BVI national squash players Jakob Noblett, Daniel Henderson, and Delilah Pease have all secured spots in the semi-finals of the Nagico and Interpath Junior Caribbean Squash Association Championships 2024. Playing at the Tortola Sports Club on day one of the competition on Sunday, Noblett demonstrated his skill and dominance in the Boys Under 13 division … Continued

RHIANN RAMLALL DOMINATES AWARDS AT BFEC GRADUATION

The Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division recently celebrated its graduation ceremony under the theme “Launching Futures, Embracing Change: Preparing the Class of 2024 for New Opportunities,” where standout student Rhiann Ramlall collected the bulk of the awards. Named the Valedictorian, Ramlall demonstrated exceptional academic excellence, securing multiple prestigious awards. She received the Hon. Sharie … Continued

3 PROHIBITED FIREARMS & A SILENCER RECOVERED IN 2 SEPARATE INCIDENTS

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has successfully recovered three prohibited firearms in two separate incidents this week, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to reducing crime and ensuring public safety. On Monday, June 24, 2024, officers, acting on specific intelligence, attempted to stop the driver of a Kia Soul in the Johnsons Ghut area. However, … Continued

AVANELL MORTON ELECTED AS NEW BVIFA PRESIDENT

In a keenly contested election held at the BVI Football Association’s (BVIFA) main office in East End, Tortola, Avanell Morton has emerged as the new president. Morton, who previously served as vice president, secured the top position by defeating Humphry Leue. The election marks a significant change in leadership following the interim presidency of Aubrey … Continued

CIBC CARIBBEAN LAUNCHES ‘WAYS TO BANK’ DIGITAL HUB

CIBC Caribbean has introduced a new digital hub called ‘Ways to Bank,’ which consolidates all of the bank’s digital products and services into a single, convenient platform. The bank announced the launch through a press release, highlighting the hub’s aim to provide clients with easy and flexible access to a wide range of digital banking … Continued

IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER HIRED TO OVERSEE REFORMS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW REPORT

His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce has announced the recruitment of an implementation manager by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to oversee the 138 reforms recommended in the recently published Review of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Bodies in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) report. Governor Pruce made this announcement in a statement on … Continued

138 RECOMMENDATIONS ISSUED IN MAJOR BVI LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORT

A comprehensive review of law enforcement and criminal justice bodies in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has uncovered significant issues of corruption and operational failures, leading to 138 recommendations for reform. The 169-page document, reviewed by His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, Andy Cooke, highlights long-standing corruption and systemic deficiencies … Continued