PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The British Virgin Islands is preparing to welcome nearly 250 athletes, coaches, officials and supporters next month as it hosts the prestigious Nagico and Interpath Junior Caribbean Squash Championships from July 10 to 16, 2026.The tournament, which will be staged at the Tortola Sports Club, is regarded as the premier junior squash competition in the Caribbean and is expected to attract approximately 150 of the region’s top young players....

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie de Castro, has praised Virgin Islands sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge following a remarkable weekend that propelled her into the history books as one of the fastest women ever to compete in track and field.In a statement issued on Tuesday, De Castro described Hodge’s achievements as “legendary,” noting that the young athlete stunned the athletics world by recording...

The absence of a political leader’s spouse from official functions often sparks questions among the public. In small communities such as the Virgin Islands, where leaders are highly visible and residents take a keen interest in public affairs, those questions can quickly become the subject of widespread discussion.In recent months, some residents have observed that Premier Natalio Wheatley’s wife has not featured prominently at public events and official engagements. The resulting cu...

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has launched a fresh defence of his government’s controversial $220,000 sponsorship of the Vybz Kartel concert, arguing that the Virgin Islands paid a fraction of what other jurisdictions were willing to spend to bring the Jamaican dancehall superstar to their shores.Speaking on the Too Inquisitive podcast hosted by Lawrence “Bunchie” Kirton-Wheatley, the Premier dismissed criticism surrounding the public investment and suggested detractor...

TORTOLA, Virgin Islands — The Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has marked World Oceans Day 2026 by sharing the findings of a pioneering marine plastic tracking study with students across the Virgin Islands, an initiative believed to be the first of its kind in the Caribbean.Observed annually on June 8, World Oceans Day serves as a global reminder of the importance of protecting the world’s oceans and marine ecosystems. Th...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — NAGICO Insurances has strengthened its commitment to youth development in the Virgin Islands with a $10,000 donation to the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) following the successful staging of its inaugural 2-Mile Run/Walk With A Purpose on Saturday, June 6.The donation was presented by NAGICO Manager Shaquilla Smith to YEP Deputy Director Bianca Dougan at the conclusion of the event held at the H. Lavity Stoutt...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Businessman, community advocate and horse racing enthusiast Lesmore Smith has once again thrown his hat into the political ring, announcing his intention to contest the Fifth Electoral District seat in the next General Election.Smith is no stranger to politics. His latest bid marks another chapter in a political journey that has seen him campaign both as an independent candidate and under a political banner. In the 2023 General Election, Smith aligned h...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — South African yacht captain Lesley Joubert has been acquitted of all charges stemming from the fatal boating collision in Virgin Gorda’s North Sound that claimed the life of veteran charter captain Stephen Cross Jr. in November 2024.The unanimous verdict was delivered by a High Court jury following more than three hours of deliberations. Joubert was found not guilty of manslaughter, committing a reckless and negligent act,...