The 66th Annual Grammy Awards took place this past weekend, leading to several achievements and viral moments to be celebrated by the Caribbean community. On a local front, one such moment was a video shared by Virgin Islands artist Monea, where she was joined by Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel promoting their upcoming performances as … Continued
Mr. Garnet A. Ferron Snr. a first time author will be launching his book “Workplaces Fairness Globally: Balancing the Weight of Fairness”, which he stated examines the complex interplay of fairness in the workplace on a global scale. In a Government Information services release, Mr. Ferron Snr. said the contents of the text delves into … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has announced a 20-member squad set to compete in the 2025 CONCACAF Under-17 Men’s Qualifiers in Costa Rica. The team, placed in Group B, will begin their campaign on Friday, February 7, facing off against St. Maarten, before taking on Trinidad and Tobago, host nation Costa Rica, and Guyana. The winner … Continued
Dominica’s Kyanna Dyer has been crowned Miss OECS 2025, succeeding Saint Lucia’s Claire Smartt. The pageant, held over the weekend, saw five contestants competing for the regional title. Dyer, who currently serves as an Information Technology Officer with the Government of Dominica, brings significant pageant experience to her new role. Her previous titles include Miss … Continued
The competition for the title of Miss RVIPF 2025 has officially begun, as three dynamic women step forward to showcase their intelligence, strength, and dedication to service. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recently unveiled the contestants in a social media post, they are as follows: Contestant #1: Mrs. Tishema Smith-Ramprashad Contestant #2: Delma Tavernier … Continued
USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a directive ordering all government employees in the U.S. Virgin Islands not to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within the territory. “Immigration enforcement is a function of the federal government; not an effort aided by our own local agents”, he said. The governor’s move comes … Continued
Smith’s Ferry Services has expanded its fleet with the launch of a brand-new vessel, ‘I Legend’, unveiled during an official ceremony at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The vessel, named in honour of the company’s late founder, Captain Ira Smith, marks another significant milestone in the company’s efforts … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy regarding the circulation of explicit material involving minors, warning that violators will face severe penalties, including substantial fines and lengthy prison sentences. In a media release on Monday, February 3, the RVIPF noted that under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2014, individuals … Continued
At the recently concluded United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) meeting on measuring development in Santiago, Chile from 27th-28th January, held ahead of the Fourth UN Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in June/July in Seville, Spain, the British Virgin Islands Special Envoy/Vice Chair of UN ECLAC Mr. Benito … Continued
Caribbean Airlines has taken note of a recent statement dated January 28, 2025, issued by the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association (TTALPA) regarding the emergency landing of flight BW1541 on January 27, 2025. The airline has stated that it categorically rejects any suggestion that safety is being compromised, and is seeking to reassure the … Continued
