The British Virgin Islands’ top athletes made significant strides on the international and regional sports stage this past weekend in various competitions. In athletics, Olympian Kyron McMaster delivered a stellar performance at the Wanda Diamond League Bauhaus Gala in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday. McMaster ran a season’s best time of 48.05 seconds in the 400m … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has expressed confidence that his government is on the verge of securing a loan of approximately $100 million to address the Virgin Islands’ infrastructure needs. Premier Wheatley made this announcement during a press conference last Friday in response to questions from a local journalist. The … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has taken a significant step towards improving public service delivery with the launch of a comprehensive Customer Service Experience Framework. The framework, introduced by the Director of Customer Service, Ms. Kedimone Rubaine, establishes customer service standards, strategies, and formal guidelines for interactions with clients across various government offices and … Continued
In a recent press release from the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Health and Social Development, it was announced that the British Virgin Islands has been placed in the “danger zone” for the number of active cases of fever and respiratory syndromes detected at present. The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit in … Continued
On May 21st, the trail began in the case against former International Affairs Secretariat Ms. Najan Christopher. The proceedings took place before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer and saw witness testimonies by Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr and Attorney General Dawn Smith. Much of the testimony was focused around the diplomatic note which Christopher allegedly printed … Continued
Christopher Arthur Hughes, a Canadian YouTuber known for his videos under the account “Chris Must List”, has been charged with sedition in Trinidad and Tobago after posting videos featuring interviews with local gang members who expressed opposition to the government. Hughes appeared in court on Monday and was ordered to surrender his passport, with bail … Continued
Dr. Henry Jarecki, a 91-year-old philanthropist with strong ties to the British Virgin Islands, is facing accusations of rape in a lawsuit filed in a Manhattan federal court. An unnamed woman has accused Dr. Jarecki of repeatedly raping her between 2011 and 2014. Jarecki’s attorney has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them false and baseless. … Continued
Eight Students to Compete for British Virgin Islands Junior Ambassador of Tourism Top Secondary School Debaters Vie to Represent BVI at CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 31st May 2024 – Eight outstanding students from secondary schools across the British Virgin Islands will vie for the prestigious title of Junior … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce has been inducted into the Lions Club of Tortola as an Honorary Lion. This is in keeping with the Club’s long-standing tradition of having sitting Governors in the Territory inducted as honorary members. The induction took place during the Club’s Annual Awards and Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, May 28, by … Continued
On Saturday June 1st, 2024 Contestant number one Asha Hyndman emerged as the winner of the 2024 Miss Teen BVI Pageant held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. Hyndman, 19 took home awards for Miss Intellect, Best Evening Wear, Best Shero, Most Photogenic, and Best Poise. First Runner-up was Contestant # 2 Tiya Herbert, who won … Continued
