Ciboney School of Excellence emerged victorious in the highly anticipated 2024 Primary School Foreign Language Bowl, securing the coveted title of champions in a fiercely competitive contest. Competing against 13 other schools, Ciboney School of Excellence showcased exceptional linguistic skills and cultural knowledge to claim the top spot in the competition. The trio of Marley … Continued
In the midst of his triumphant victory at the USVI Governor’s Cup in St. Thomas, Lesmore Smith, President of the BVI Horse Owners Association, has set his sights on a groundbreaking endeavour, the development of a new horse racing facility in the British Virgin Islands. With the full backing of the Government of the Virgin … Continued
Today marks the commencement of training on the new Labour Management System for the staff of the Department of Labour and Workforce Development. The training, estimated to last over the next two weeks, signals a significant milestone in the modernization efforts of the department. The announcement was made last Friday by Deputy Premier and Minister … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has conveyed his unwavering confidence in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s (RVIPF) comprehensive four-year national security strategy, designed to combat crime effectively throughout the territory. Responding to queries posed by Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie Skelton in the House of Assembly on Thursday, Premier Wheatley outlined the key components … Continued
Pure Problems continued their impressive run in the 2024 Raymond “Mahassa” Mercer & Kathleen Fahie National Fast Pitch League as they delivered a resounding 22-0 victory over Blazers in a one-sided affair. Taking the field at the E. Walwym Brewley Ballpark, Pure Problems wasted no time asserting their dominance, scoring an impressive 14 runs in … Continued
Olympian Eldred Henry secured a 1st place finish in the shot put event at the Tucson Elite Classic at the University of Arizona on Thursday. Facing competition from seven other athletes, the BVI’s national record holder soared to the top of the leaderboard with a throw of 19.53 meters on his second attempt. American Zach … Continued
The race for the 2024 BVI Football Association’s (BVIFA) National Football League continued last weekend as Wolues FC put on a commanding display to secure a resounding 7-0 victory over Rebels FC, closing in on league leaders Islanders FC. With just a win and two draws needed from their remaining games to potentially clinch the … Continued
The month of May heralds the beginning of Senior Citizens’ Month in the British Virgin Islands, as residents gathered on Wednesday, May 1, to mark the occasion with a special church service commemorating its 35th anniversary. Distinguished dignitaries, including Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, Deputy Premier Honourable Lorna Smith, Minister … Continued
In a thrilling showdown on Friday evening, the Aces showcased formidable batting strength early in their match, only to be outshone by the relentless onslaught of Power Outage, who surged to a commanding 17-9 victory in an electrifying display of power-hitting. Playing in the Raymond “Mahassa” Mercer & Kathleen Fahie National Fast Pitch League, the … Continued
In a bid to alleviate the burden of high electricity expenses on residents of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has unveiled its groundbreaking Solar Technology Energy Programme (STEP). The initiative, announced by the Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer during a press conference on Thursday, promises to revolutionize … Continued
