Jamaican Dancehall sensations TeeJay and Nigy Boy are set to bring their electrifying performances to the British Virgin Islands as headliners for Yolo Promotion’s Sour Splash 2024 “The Ultimate Day Fete” on August 4. The exciting lineup was unveiled during a star-studded artist-launch event at On the Rox bar at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola … Continued
The 2024 BVI National Championships showcased an extraordinary display of athletic talent at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground in Road Town, Tortola, last Friday and Saturday, where several records were shattered. With a lineup featuring renowned athletes such as Adaejah Hodge, Beyonce Defreitas, Deya Erickson, Chantel Malone, Eldred Henry, Rikkoi Brathwaite, Jaleel Croal, and … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Olympic Committee, in collaboration with its member National Federations and the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), successfully held its 5th annual Sports Festival in celebration of Olympic Day on Saturday, June 22. The multi-island event which saw over 200 participants active in various sporting disciplines marked a special occasion, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board’s Taste of Tortola event saw a vibrant turnout last weekend at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park. Kamal Haynes has the story.
Virgin Islander women’s basketball player Joy Victor has signed with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Trojans for the 2024-2025 season. The announcement was made on the team’s social media pages on Friday, officially welcoming Victor to the Canada-based team. The SAIT Trojans women’s basketball team concluded their recent season seventh in the southern … Continued
Adrianne Thomas, the recently crowned Junior Ambassador of Tourism, has added another accolade to her name as the newest CCT Brand Ambassador. The official signing took place on Wednesday, June 19 at CCT’s Flagship Store in Wickham’s Cay I, Tortola. Thomas was joined by her parents along with Mrs. Natalie Penn-Lake, Standards and Training Manager … Continued
The BVI Squash Rackets Association (BVISRA) is set to host the Nagico & Interpath Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association Championships 2024 (Junior CASA) at the Tortola Sports Club (TSC). This prestigious event, considered the Caribbean’s flagship junior squash tournament, will run from June 30 to July 6, 2024, and is expected to feature approximately 150 … Continued
Oleanvine Pickering Maynard, former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, was sentenced on Thursday to nine years and four months in prison for her involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy that also implicated former BVI Premier Andrew Fahie. The sentencing took place in Miami, where United States District Judge Kathleen Williams presided over the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands celebrated His Majesty King Charles III’s birthday with a grand parade and medal ceremony, honouring public officers for their long service and good conduct. The festivities commenced at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town, Tortola, and concluded at the Queen Elizabeth II Park. The parade featured participation from various … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Red Cross Association is significantly enhancing the capabilities of its volunteers through a comprehensive Volunteer Enrichment Summit, led by Jason Lyons, an experienced Emergency Management Consultant from the Red Cross. Lyons, who serves as a Regional Manager at the American Red Cross and formerly held the position of Disaster and Risk … Continued
