The British Virgin Islands wrapped up their campaign in the 2025 CONCACAF Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Guyana on Sunday, February 16, at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto in Costa Rica. After a scoreless first half, Guyana took the lead in the 53rd minute, putting the BVI on the back foot. … Continued
The Royal Anguilla Police Force has confirmed the tragic shooting death of 29-year-old Omari Roberts, a Virgin Islander, in the early hours of Monday, February 17, 2025. Roberts, who had arrived on the island just three days earlier on February 14, was fatally shot at Hill Side Bar, located on Back Street, South Hill. According … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands is set to review the current pension system by June 2025 as part of a broader pension reform strategy aimed at addressing financial sustainability and the needs of retirees. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, made the announcement in the House of Assembly while responding … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has confirmed that his government has no plans to merge the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) with His Majesty’s Customs and Immigration. His statement came during the House of Assembly on Thursday, February 13, in response to questions posed by Opposition Leader Hon. Ronnie … Continued
Reigning league champions Wolues Football Club continued their dominant run in the National League, securing a 3-0 victory over Sugar Boys FC on Sunday, February 9, at the Greenland Football Field. The win keeps Wolues unbeaten and extends their lead at the top of the standings to six points. Christopher Pease set the tone early … Continued
Deya Erickson made history for the British Virgin Islands, smashing her own national record in the women’s 60-metre hurdles with a time of 8.32 seconds at the Celebration Pointe Classics on Friday, February 7, 2025. Her performance secured her first place, surpassing her previous record of 8.48 seconds. In other track and field news, Jaleel … Continued
The 2024-25 BDO Schools League continued this week with intense quarterfinal action, setting up exciting semi-final matchups across multiple age divisions. St. Georges and Ciboney advanced in the Under 12 category, while Ciboney and Cedar International secured their places in the Under 9 division. Enid Scatliffe and St. Georges also made their way to the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands endured their second loss in the ongoing 2025 CONCACAF Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers, falling 5-0 to host nation Costa Rica on Tuesday at Estadio Nacional in San José. With this victory, Costa Rica surged to the top of Group B, delivering a commanding performance in front of their home crowd. Isaac Badilla … Continued
In a significant step toward improving healthcare infrastructure in the Virgin Islands, the BVI Health Services Authority signed a multi-agreement with the Recovery and Development Agency on Monday, February 10, to facilitate much-needed renovations and upgrades at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The agreements include a Memorandum of Understanding , which formalizes the strategic … Continued
Joe Chapman and Zoe Sorrentino emerged victorious as the men’s and women’s national squash champions following dominant performances in the National Squash Championships held at the Tortola Sports Club last Friday. In the men’s final, top-ranked Joe Chapman faced off against reigning Under-17 Caribbean Junior Squash Champion Danny Henderson, securing an emphatic 11-5, 11-1, 11-2 … Continued
