The BVI Barracudas Swim Team made a huge splash at the 2024 Virgin Islands Long Course Championships over the weekend, showcasing stellar performances and bringing home an impressive haul of 22 medals. Competing at the state-of-the-art long course 50-meter pool in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, the young athletes demonstrated remarkable talent, tallying 19 … Continued
Wolues FC secured the Women’s National League title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Avengers FC at the Greenland Football Field in East End on Sunday. The match’s lone goal, a masterstroke from Eva Carey, was enough to propel Wolues to glory in a game that demanded both resilience and finesse. The decisive moment came … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has partnered with CIBC Caribbean to reintroduce an Automated Banking Machine (ABM) at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport. The new ABM, installed in April, has already begun to fill a much-needed void for airport customers, as revealed in a media release from CIBC Caribbean. Strategically located in front of … Continued
In an effort to combat the challenges posed by climate change and to propel the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda forward, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has joined forces with the United Nations (UN) to facilitate better access to development finance for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Eastern Caribbean. The recent collaboration between … Continued
Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution when commuting near the Flemming Building, commonly referred to as the old Flow building, after a section of the building’s infrastructure collapsed near the sidewalk this evening. The incident, which nearly resulted in a serious accident, has heightened safety concerns in the area. According to initial reports, the … Continued
In response to the growing threat of cyber-attacks, the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, has outlined his government’s proactive measures to safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Speaking at a recent session of the House of Assembly, Premier Wheatley detailed the implementation of two primary methodologies to combat cyber security … Continued
In a positive development for the British Virgin Islands’ agricultural and tourism sectors, Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. the Honourable Karl Dawson, has commended local farmers for their innovative approach to farming. Speaking at the Territorial Address last Thursday, Dr. Dawson highlighted the farmers’ efforts to diversify their farms by incorporating tours for … Continued
At the D’Athletisme de la Martinique, a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger held on May 18, 2024, BVI sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite outclassed a field of 21 contestants, placing first overall in the 100-meter event. Competing at the Louis Achille Stadium, Brathwaite dominated the finals, clocking in at 10.04 seconds which secured him the fastest overall … Continued
Come June 1st and 2nd, all eyes will be on the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground as it transforms into the epicentre of athletics and community spirit for the inaugural Patrick Harrigan Relays. This much-anticipated event, organized by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, promises to be a thrilling spectacle, blending competitive spirit with a … Continued
The Ciboney Centre for Excellence and the Elmore Stoutt High School emerged as champions of the 2024 Secondary School Foreign Languages Bowl, showcasing their mastery in Spanish and French respectively. The competition, which featured six schools from across the Virgin Islands, witnessed Ciboney Centre for Excellence clinch the Spanish segment title. With an impressive performance … Continued
