Daniel Farkas, General Council and Chief Development Officer at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, has addressed the swirling rumours surrounding the cancellation of five cruise calls to the British Virgin Islands. Farkas vehemently denied any connection between the cancellations and purported safety concerns or the state of the territory’s infrastructure. During a press conference held on … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has expressed his desire to have horse racing back in the territory but uncertainty remains as to whether it will return in time for the 70th Emancipation celebrations. The recent triumph of Lesmore Smith, clinching his fourth USVI Governor’s Cup in St. Thomas, reignited discussions surrounding … Continued
Augusto Rodriguez-Molina, a 37-year-old resident of Tortola and a national of the Dominican Republic, has been sentenced to 57 months in USVI prison. This is according to an announcement made by United States Attorney Delia L. Smith last Thursday. It said District Judge Wilma A. Lewis handed down the sentence, which also includes an additional … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is probing a stabbing incident that unfolded at His Majesty’s Prison on Sunday, May 12. According to initial reports, the altercation resulted in one prisoner sustaining injuries and requiring immediate medical attention. The wounded individual whose name is yet to be released, was swiftly transported to the Dr. … Continued
In a thrilling showdown at the Greenland Football Field on Sunday, May 12, Wolues FC secured their maiden BVI Football Association’s National League title with a sensational victory over second-place Islanders FC. Entering the highly anticipated clash with just a one-point advantage over Islanders FC, Wolues (42 points) knew that a draw or win would … Continued
Diamante Gumbs secured his second consecutive gold medal in the men’s discus event at the 2024 Southland Conference Outdoor Championships on Saturday, outshining his twin brother Djimon Gumbs who settled for the silver medal. Representing Northwestern State University (NSU) with distinction, Diamante’s impressive victory came from his first attempt, launching the discus to a remarkable … Continued
Olympian Chantel Malone impressed at the PURE Athletics Sprint Elite Meet clinching a remarkable first-place finish in the women’s long jump event held at the NTC Training Center in Clermont, Florida on Saturday. Competing in only her second event of the 2024 season following a recovery from a knee injury, Malone was several steps ahead … Continued
Olympian Kyron McMaster returned to the Jamaica Athletics Invitational with high expectations but settled for a commendable second-place finish in his first 400-meter hurdles race of 2024 at the island’s National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday. McMaster, the World Championship silver medalist, entered the race as the favourite, however, it was Jamaica’s Malik James-King who … Continued
Djimon Gumbs, a senior at Northwestern State University (NSU), continued his reign of dominance in the shot put event, clinching his third consecutive gold medal at the Southland Conference Outdoor Championships held at Rice University campus. Gumbs showcased his exceptional talent and consistency as he unleashed a best toss of 18.94 meters, reaffirming his status … Continued
AstraZeneca, the British-Swedish pharmaceutical giant, has announced the global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, following months of controversy surrounding its safety profile. The decision comes amid concerns over very rare, but life-threatening, side effects associated with the vaccine. The withdrawal of Vaxzevria extends beyond the European Union (EU), where the company had already discontinued … Continued
