Construction of the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre on Beef Island advanced this past weekend as crews poured concrete for the facility’s floor slab, including a wheelchair-accessible ramp. Workers from No Limit Construction Services spent Saturday afternoon on site, focusing on the ADA-compliant features that will ensure equitable access for all users. The ramp is a … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ Adaejah Hodge has secured her spot in the finals of the women’s 100-metre event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. Competing in Heat 3 of the semifinals on Tuesday, Hodge finished second with a time of 11.59 seconds, automatically qualifying for the final. The heat was won by … Continued
Residents are being urged to steer clear of the Delta Petroleum Service Station in Pasea Estate, Tortola after a vehicle caught fire at the station moments ago. Details on the cause of the fire remain unclear, but emergency personnel have been dispatched to the scene to manage the situation. This is a developing story, and … Continued
The British Virgin Islands sprinting sensation Adaejah Hodge has successfully advanced to the semifinals of the women’s 100-metre event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. Competing in Heat 1 on Tuesday, August 27, Hodge delivered a stellar performance, clocking an impressive time of 11.45 seconds to secure first place. Running out of … Continued
In a significant show of support for youth development in the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has donated $15,430 to the BVI Scouts and Girl Guides BVI. This contribution comes from the proceeds of a fundraising initiative held during the 2020 Police Week. The Police Week Planning Committee, led at the … Continued
A high-speed chase in the Hawk’s Nest area of Tortola on the night of Sunday, August 25, led to a dramatic series of events, culminating in a vehicle crash, the recovery of an assault rifle, and the discovery of an injured suspect. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the development in a media … Continued
The occupants of a Go-Fast vessel managed to evade capture after a dramatic encounter with law enforcement on the night of Sunday, August 25. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in coordination with United States Customs Border Control, intercepted the vessel in open water near Jost Van Dyke, but the individuals on board opened … Continued
The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) is currently in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) on an official mission to assess the territory’s relationship with the United Kingdom (UK) and discuss the BVI’s political future concerning decolonization. The two-day mission, which concludes on Tuesday, August 27, involves a series of meetings with key local … Continued
Longstanding Civil Servant Mr. Elory Tubull has died at the age of 73. The announcement was made by his family in an official notice. Turnbull served in various capacities throughout his time as a public servant including: Educator, Chief Education Officer and Permanent Secretary in the then Chief Minister’s Office. Turnbull was also an avid … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management in the British Virgin Islands issued a heat alert Monday, warning residents of potentially dangerous conditions with the heat index expected to exceed 103°F (39.4°C). The alert forecasted that the most severe conditions were felt between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. . Officials are urged the public to stay hydrated … Continued
