Anticipation is building for the second edition of Black on Black, as event organizer Steve Parillon of YOLO Promotions reports strong ticket sales and the expectation of a large crowd for the highly anticipated event on Saturday, March 15. The marquee showcase will be headlined by Jamaican Dancehall legend Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer, marking his … Continued
Caribbean Airlines has proudly reintroduced its non-stop service between Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) and Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL), reaffirming its commitment to connecting Jamaicans with home. The airline on March 11, resumed daily flights on this route, offering 1,323 seats per week in each direction. The decision to restart this service is based directly on … Continued
The Ministry of the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change has announced the continuation of the Seagrape Tree Replanting Initiative at Long Bay, Beef Island. On Saturday 15th March, Sunday 23rd March, and Saturday 29th March 2025, an additional 65 seagrape trees will be planted as part of efforts to restore the beach environment. This … Continued
Akeem Hopkinson was on March 10th, 2025 found guilty of the April 2021 murder of Mrs. Catherine Pickering on February 25th, 2025. Catherine Pickering, 67, was fatally shot in the head and chest with an AK-47 assault rifle in her Paraquita Bay home on April 18th, 2021. Hopkinson was sentenced in the High Court to … Continued
Raheem Blyden, 32, of Crabbe Lot, along with Shaika Jeffers, 31, Ayana Lennard, 29, and Chad George, 21, of Sophie Bay, have been formally charged following an early morning police operation conducted by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Tuesday, March 11. Blyden faces multiple charges, including Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Keeping … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority in a recent release has acknowledged recent concerns regarding healthcare services and remains dedicated they say, to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the people of the Virgin Islands. Like many healthcare institutions worldwide, the agency said “we continue to face staffing challenges. To address this, we are actively recruiting clinicians … Continued
Flemming House has claimed the title of 2025 Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Inter-House Champions, emerging victorious in a closely contested two-day competition held at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground on Thursday and Friday. In a thrilling battle for supremacy, Flemming House, also known as House 3, tallied 603 points, narrowly edging out O’Neal … Continued
In a strong show of support for women in sports, CIBC Caribbean has sponsored Synergy, the reigning national women’s softball champions, with a $3,500 donation. The sponsorship was presented at the bank’s Road Town branch on March 6, in celebration of International Women’s Day, under the theme “Accelerating Action.” The presentation was made by Vernecia … Continued
In a Government Information Services release it was announced that the Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, recently unveiled the Government of the Virgin Islands’ Civil Mitigation Policy, a vital initiative aimed at improving infrastructure management within communities. In his remarks, Minister Rymer stated, “This policy signifies a transformative approach to accountability, … Continued
Just over four months after her unceremonious dismissal, At-Large Representative Lorna Smith OBE is returning to Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley’s cabinet in a role similar to her previous position, according to a joint announcement made Tuesday. The cabinet reshuffle comes at the expense of Dr. Karl Dawson, who has been stripped of his title as … Continued
