ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — British Virgin Islands sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge has added another major achievement to her rapidly growing list of accolades, officially signing a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) agreement with global sportswear giant Nike.The endorsement marks another milestone in Hodge’s remarkable rise and comes on the heels of a record-breaking freshman campaign at the University of Georgia, where she established herself as one of the most do...

Former Director of the Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Jenifer O’Neal, has begun serving her seven-year federal prison sentence after surrendering to U.S. authorities on Thursday.O’Neal voluntarily turned herself in to the U.S. Marshals Service after U.S. District Judge Mark Kearney denied her request to remain free on bail while she appeals her federal public corruption convictions.Following her surrender, O’Neal was transferred into the custody of the Vi...

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) remains fully accredited but has been placed on “show cause” status by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, requiring the institution to demonstrate by September 1 why its accreditation should not be withdrawn amid concerns about finances, governance, and delayed audits.The decision, approved on June 25 and made public this week, does not immediately affect the university’s accredited status. However, it places UVI under h...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting qualified vendors to submit bids for the supply and implementation of a new server infrastructure system.The project covers the provision of server hardware, software, and implementation services, as the Authority moves to modernise its core information technology systems.According to BVIPA, the initiative forms part of its broader strategy to s...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued updates on three separate incidents occurring between 20 and 26 June 2026, ranging from a traffic accident on Beef Island to a reported attempted robbery in Cane Garden Bay and an incident involving a young child in Major Bay.Police say investigations remain ongoing in all three matters.⸻Driver Injured After Beef Island Traffic Incident; Jet Blast Factor Under ReviewBEF ISLAND, Virgin I...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has been serving as his Political Adviser, ending months of speculation surrounding the appointment.According to information confirmed by the Premier’s Office, Willock receives an annual salary of $120,000 ($10,000 pm), with a contract that started on May 1, 2026. He will continue in the position until the end of the Premier&r...

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis (June 29, 2026) — A potentially catastrophic maritime disaster was averted Monday morning after an inter-island passenger ferry sank while travelling from St. Kitts to Nevis, with all passengers and crew safely rescued following a large-scale emergency response.  The vessel, identified as the Apple Syder, reportedly issued a distress call while crossing The Narrows, the busy channel separating St. Kitts and Nevis. According to eyewit...

 VI Motors Ltd. has been appointed the exclusive distributor of FOTON vehicles in the British Virgin Islands, expanding its portfolio with a range of commercial and utility vehicles designed to meet the needs of businesses, contractors, and fleet operators across the territory. The initial launch will include the Tunland G7, Tunland G9, and flagship Tunland V9 pickup models.For decades, VI Motors has served the territory as a trusted provider of reliable passenger vehicles. The addition of ...