Virgin Gorda United (VG United) surged to the top of the National League standings on Sunday, October 27, with a powerful 8-0 win over Avengers FC at Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground. The victory, VG United’s second consecutive win, gives them a slight edge over Lion Heart FC, based on goal difference. VG United dominated from … Continued
With over 200 attendees and 205 job applications submitted, the Third District Job Fair, hosted by former Speaker of the House Julian Willock, saw one of its highest turnouts to date. Held on Sunday, October 27, at Therapy Works in Hannah Bay, Tortola, the event welcomed job-seekers and some of the territory’s leading employers. The … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has officially signed a contract for the design and construction management of a new Agriculture and Fisheries Complex in the territory, marking a significant step toward enhancing local food production and sustainability. The contract for the project was awarded to Trojan Design and Development Ltd for $95,200 … Continued
The BVI Athletics Association welcomed two new executives after elections held at the Save The Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, last Wednesday. Lakeisha “Mimi” Warner secured the position of Athletes Representative in a narrow 26-24 win over competitor Tarika “Tinker Bell” Moses. Meanwhile, Angelle Cameron took on the role of Public Relations Officer … Continued
The Virgin Islands faces a troubling increase in domestic and gender-based violence, underscored by recent data revealing a persistent pattern of abuse within the territory. In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Vincent Wheatley, highlighted these trends in an effort to underscore the need for sustained intervention and … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce announced on Friday that the remaining audits, conducted as part of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Commission of Inquiry, have been published and are accessible to the public. The audits, available on www.auditbvi.com, cover COVID-19 assistance grants and government contracts over $100,000 and include reviews of programs aimed at farmers, … Continued
The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) say they are pleased to report on the successful results of a special teen workforce development project, Learning, Earning, and Advancing Dreams (LEAD) BVI, piloted over the past year. YEP thanks the Falconwood Foundation, Inc. (FFI) and the Popular VI Community Fund administered by the Community Foundation of the Virgin … Continued
On Thursday 24th October, 2024, the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town embarked on an exciting initiative to foster Peace in the Virgin Islands. This significant project coincides occurs during Rotary’s Economic and Community Development Month. Held at a private ceremony at the Youth Empowerment Project in Fat Hogs Bay Tortola British Virgin Islands, this … Continued
On October 25, 2024, the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA) proudly hosted the True Blue Beauty Pageant, celebrating the outstanding contributions and achievements of female police officers from across the region. The event took place at the prestigious John E. St. Luce Finance & Conference Center, St. John, Antigua and Barbuda and showcased … Continued
The opening weekend of the new season set the tone for a thrilling campaign as defending champions Wolues F.C. asserted their dominance with a decisive 6-2 victory over rivals One Love F.C. With last season’s Golden Boot winner Hugo Lizario picking up right where he left off by scoring a brace, Wolues showcased their attacking … Continued
