Adrianne Thomas, the recently crowned Junior Ambassador of Tourism, has added another accolade to her name as the newest CCT Brand Ambassador. The official signing took place on Wednesday, June 19 at CCT’s Flagship Store in Wickham’s Cay I, Tortola. Thomas was joined by her parents along with Mrs. Natalie Penn-Lake, Standards and Training Manager … Continued
The BVI Squash Rackets Association (BVISRA) is set to host the Nagico & Interpath Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association Championships 2024 (Junior CASA) at the Tortola Sports Club (TSC). This prestigious event, considered the Caribbean’s flagship junior squash tournament, will run from June 30 to July 6, 2024, and is expected to feature approximately 150 … Continued
Oleanvine Pickering Maynard, former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, was sentenced on Thursday to nine years and four months in prison for her involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy that also implicated former BVI Premier Andrew Fahie. The sentencing took place in Miami, where United States District Judge Kathleen Williams presided over the … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency has announced the appointment of Mrs. Shaina M. Smith-Archer as the Director of Programme Delivery. Mrs. Smith-Archer’s appointment took effect on 10th June, 2024, which effectively adds over 20 years of expertise in project management and engineering to the Programme Delivery Unit. As the Director of Programme Delivery, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands celebrated His Majesty King Charles III’s birthday with a grand parade and medal ceremony, honouring public officers for their long service and good conduct. The festivities commenced at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town, Tortola, and concluded at the Queen Elizabeth II Park. The parade featured participation from various … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Red Cross Association is significantly enhancing the capabilities of its volunteers through a comprehensive Volunteer Enrichment Summit, led by Jason Lyons, an experienced Emergency Management Consultant from the Red Cross. Lyons, who serves as a Regional Manager at the American Red Cross and formerly held the position of Disaster and Risk … Continued
The Bregado Flax Educational Centre has achieved a remarkable feat, producing the top-performing students in both the primary and secondary school divisions in the British Virgin Islands. The Ministry of Education announced the outstanding achievements in a recent statement, highlighting Rhiana Ramlall as the top secondary student and Jezaan Demming as the top primary student. … Continued
Motorists heading to the west end of Tortola are facing significant delays following a serious accident that has rendered the main road to Frenchman’s Cay and the Ferry Terminal impassable. The incident, which took place around 6:00 p.m., involved two vehicles. According to witnesses, one vehicle sustained minor damage to its rear, while the other … Continued
The 2024 National Youth and Senior Championships are set to take place this weekend at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground, featuring some of the British Virgin Islands’ top athletes who will return to the territory to compete in their respective disciplines. The event, which runs from June 21 to 22, promises to be a … Continued
The attorney representing former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew Fahie, Theresa Van Vliet admonished a Miami court to enforce the mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years for his involvement in a drug and money laundering scheme. The motion by Fahie’s attorney for a lesser sentence is said to be based on what they describe … Continued
