United States Virgin Islander Aliyah Boston of the Indiana Fever has been selected for the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, marking her second consecutive appearance since joining the league in 2023. Last year, she started for Team Wilson and led her team with 11 rebounds. In the first 20 games of the 2024 regular season, Boston … Continued
Representing the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in the Boys Doubles category of the Nagico and Interpath Junior Caribbean Squash Association Championships, brothers Oliver and Daniel Henderson delivered a spirited performance, narrowly missing out on a place in the finals. Competing at the Tortola Sports Club, the Henderson duo achieved a significant upset in the quarterfinals … 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
A decision to host the 70th Emancipation celebrations at the new location behind the R. T. O’Neal Admin Complex has been recalled. This was confirmed by an official at the BVI Tourist Board. An official announcement from the agency is expected to be released today. The decision was said to have been made late last … 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
BVI national record holder in the men’s 100-meters, Rikkoi Brathwaite, has officially qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France. This milestone achievement was confirmed following the publication of the World Athletics Rankings, which placed Brathwaite 35th, well within the maximum 56 entries required for the men’s 100-meter event. The World Athletics Rankings system … 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
Shocking new details have emerged from the recent court documents filed on June 28th, 2024 in the case involving former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie. The court documents received by our newsroom follow Fahie’s recent conviction on drug and money laundering charges earlier this year. Fahie was found guilty on all charges … 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
