The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating a fatal shooting incident that left two men dead in the Huntums Ghut area early this morning. In a statement, the RVIPF confirmed the shooting took place after 1 a.m., resulting in the deaths of two males. However, further details surrounding the circumstances of the incident … Continued
Members of the public in the British Virgin Islands recently got a deeper look into the upcoming economic study to be conducted by the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) on cruise passenger spending patterns in the territory. The study was first announced by Minister for Communications and Works, the Honourable Kye Rymer, during his attendance … Continued
The Ciboney Centre for Excellence and the Elmore Stoutt High School emerged as champions of the 2024 Secondary School Foreign Languages Bowl, showcasing their mastery in Spanish and French respectively. The competition, which featured six schools from across the Virgin Islands, witnessed Ciboney Centre for Excellence clinch the Spanish segment title. With an impressive performance … Continued
Just in time for the predicted high activity of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, 284 Media and the Department of Disaster Management have joined forces to produce a series of public service announcement (PSA) videos focused on hurricane preparedness. The three short videos follow a family and their neighbours as they take important steps to … Continued
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
Governor Daniel Pruce has announced he will publish his first quarterly report on the progress of implementing the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) reforms by the end of May. The report comes after facing backlash over an apparent lack of updates since taking office in January 2024. Pruce made the announcement following an address to the … 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
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
The excitement is building for the Miss British Virgin Islands 2024 pageant, as the seven contestants vying for the crown were unveiled in a grand reveal on Sunday, May 12th. The grand reveal gave attendees their first glimpse of the contestants who will take the stage and provided an interactive experience for the selection of … Continued
