The Bayside Blazers Basketball Team from the Virgin Islands will be one of two teams that will represent the BVI in the regional Dreams to Reality Foundation Annual ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball Tournament to be held in Dutch St. Maarten from 14-20 July, 2024. The games will be played nightly at the LB … Continued
This article was written by Student Reporter Recado Palmer, 17, from the Elmore Stoutt High School. Amia and Declean Wheatley, two young authors from the British Virgin Islands, have made significant strides in the literary world, publishing a total of four books between them over the past six years. In a recent interview with 284 … Continued
In a recent announcement RTW announced the reintroduction of its charity button which specifically benefits local charities in the Virgin Islands. The statement said, “At Roadtown Wholesale Trading Limited, we believe in giving back to our community. That’s why we are proud to reintroduce our Charity Button to the community.” The Charity Button is a … Continued
Ashan Westcott was on Wednesday June 26th, 2024 set free in the High Court, after his attorney, Israel Bruce, successfully made a “no case submission.” A ‘no case submission’ is a legal argument asserting that the prosecution had insufficient evidence to warrant a trial or conviction. Upon hearing the submission and reviewing the case, the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Development, announces the immediate launch of the jointly organized Catch-Up Vaccination Clinics. These urgent clinics are crucial for children who have missed either their first or second dose of their MMR vaccine, along with other essential immunizations and … Continued
The Rotary Club of Road Town (RCRT) announces the induction of Mr. Anthony Clarke as the President for the 2024/2025 Rotary Year. Mr. Clarke assumes this position following the successful tenure of Dr. Robert “Storm” Wright as the Immediate Past President. Alongside Mr. Clarke, the Club’s incoming board members installed, represents a dedicated group of … Continued
In a significant achievement for both personal and cultural representation, Virgin Islands native Kyra James Douglas has published an article in Teen Vogue, coinciding with the celebration of Virgin Islands Day 2024. The piece, focusing on Gucci mariner jewellery and its importance as a Virgin Islands heirloom, is part of a special package honouring Caribbean … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority’s (BVIHSA) Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services continues to receive grand recognition for its “Be Mindful” mental health campaign. The team has received kudos from both the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). Both nods of recognition were in response to the 2023 series … Continued
Telecoms provider C&W Communications, the operators of Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business and BTC, is mobilizing resources and aid for those impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Beryl roared across the Caribbean Sea after bringing devastation to the Windward Islands as it made landfall on Carriacou as a Category 4 storm with 150mph sustained winds. It is … Continued
The very first VI Icon awards was held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Virgin Islands Day yesterday Monday July 1st, 2024. The well attended red carpet event had a festive black-tie dress code. The event was aimed at celebrating outstanding achievements across 26 categories in the Virgin Islands, bringing together notable figures and community … Continued
