BVI HOSTS USVI IN TROPICAL NETBALL TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) netball team is set to make history as they host their first international tournament, the Tropical Netball Tournament, from Friday, November 15, to Sunday, November 17. The three-day event will see the BVI face off against rivals, the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road … Continued

GOVERNOR PRUCE LEADS REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY AT GOV’T HOUSE

In honour of Remembrance Day, His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce led a ceremony at Government House on Monday, November 11, to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by past and present soldiers. Despite inclement weather necessitating a scaled-down event, the ceremony was attended by Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, Health and Social Development Minister … Continued

JERMAINE HENRY EARNS PRO BODYBUILDING CARD – CLAIMS MR. CARIBBEAN GRAND PRIX TITLE

Jermaine Henry of Alpha Fitness VI has made bodybuilding history for the British Virgin Islands, earning his professional bodybuilding card after an impressive performance at the 2024 NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bahamas Pro Qualifier on Sunday. Competing in the Super Heavy Weight category, Henry bested his competition to win the title, then went on … Continued

GOVERNOR ASSENTS TO AMENDED IMMIGRATION ACT

Governor Daniel Pruce has officially signed into law the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2024, which introduces new pathways to Residence Status for children, including those born in the Virgin Islands to non-belonger parents. Signed on November 1, the legislation also addresses the requirements for Residence and Belonger Status, establishes transparent guidelines for awarding status, … Continued

EPHRAIM PENN ELECTED PRESIDENT OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE ASSOCIATION

Ephraim Penn, President of the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC), has been elected as the new President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (ANOCES). The election, held on October 18, 2024, during the ANOCES General Assembly at Sandals Beaches Resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, is … Continued

RVIPF EXPANDS CCTV NETWORK ACROSS TORTOLA AND VIRGIN GORDA

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced a substantial expansion of its CCTV surveillance network across Tortola and Virgin Gorda, boosting security and creating notable cost benefits. By the end of 2024, over 100 advanced CCTV cameras will be installed in strategic locations throughout Tortola, while Virgin Gorda will see its CCTV sites … Continued

GOV’T REVIVES PLAN TO MERGE ELECTRICITY AND WATER SERVICES FOR 2025

The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced plans to merge the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) with the Water and Sewerage Department (WSD) by 2025, reigniting a proposal initially announced in 2013 under the National Democratic Party (NDP) which was never realized. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, made the declaration … Continued