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
The BVI Christian Council in a recent statement stated its disappointed in sponsoring of the upcoming Vybz Kartel concert by the Government of the Virgin Islands. The statement came after meetings were held with the Christian Council and the Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley who has led the Government’s support … Continued
In honour of International Women’s Day, the Office of Gender Affairs, in collaboration with key public and social agencies, donated groceries from a food drive initiative to support single parents in need. This initiative, was in partnership with gender focal points in the public service and statutory bodies, aimed to alleviate food insecurity while promoting … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has announced the appointments of David Pérez as the new National Head Coach and Fitzgerald Carter as the Women’s Development Director, signalling a new chapter in the development of football in the territory. The announcement was made at a press conference on Friday, March 7, where BVIFA President … Continued
Caribbean Cellular Telephone Ltd. acknowledges the recent service disruptions affecting customers across our network. These outages are related to significant infrastructure upgrades currently underway as part of our commitment to delivering enhanced services to the BVI community. “We understand how crucial our services are to your daily lives and businesses, and we take these disruptions … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is making its largest investment yet in upgrading the territory’s schools, with a commitment of $2.5 million in 2025 to enhance infrastructure, improve safety, and modernize learning environments. Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie de Castro, made the announcement during the official launch of Education Month, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been selected to host the 2025 CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo, Symposium, and Field Safety Training, marking a historic first for the territory. The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) announced that the prestigious annual event will take place from April 25–27, bringing together top lineworkers from 33 CARILEC member utilities across the … Continued
