Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley is featured as he congratulates recipients of the Asia Study Abroad Scholarship programme.The programme is a three-way partnership between the Government of the Virgin Islands, elite Universities in Asia, and the Private Sector to provide Virgin Islanders the opportunity to study in Asia. The programme is administered by the BVI's Representative Office in Hong Kong which serves as a guide and liaison for Virgin Islanders studying in...

Judging of entries and Road March return after last year’s unjudged entries

“On Tuesday, the sea resembled a giant looking glass.  It sat there tranquil, beautiful, inviting.  The full moon lent tracks of light to enhance the sea’s allure and a clear, blue sky ensured that cloudy patches did not contribute intermittent darkness on the glistening water.But the sea is never to be trifled with.  It is moody in its temperament, capricious by nature, extremely dangerous, deadly.The sea has been eyewitness to heinous crimes and it has claimed its fair share of lives.  But i...

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is appealing to residents to support our ongoing Blood Drive at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital Laboratory.  All blood types are welcomed, and you can contact the Laboratory by calling (284) 852 7500 ext: 7571/757 or visit any time between 7a.m to 4p.m.Giving blood saves lives, and this Blood Drive aims to ensure vital blood products are readily available for patients. The Laboratory’s current blood supply is low, and past donors are kindly asked to s...

The RVIPF is confirming that a partially decomposed body was discovered in an abandoned building on Upper Main Street on Tuesday, 1 August in the afternoon.There is no evidence to suggest foul play at this point. However, investigations are ongoing. The body has not been positively identified.

Director of Waste Management Mr. Marcus Solomon met with the team from Green VI in an effort to strengthen the partnership between both organisations and to promote recycling efforts within the Territory. Mr. Solomon stated that the department’s mission is to divert as much recyclable waste from the garbage stream, especially since the incinerator is down.  “Strengthening this relationship with Green VI is vital especially now because it will help us to expand our efforts of diverting waste fr...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is issuing a strong warning to persons who intend to engage in any form of violence or intend to use any form of illegal drugs while on the Festival Grounds – “Actions will be swift and decisive.”On the first paid night of the Irene Penn-O’Neal Festiville, Superintendent of Operations Dariel Robinson says officers intervened and parted 16 fights, confiscated both marijuana and cocaine and a knife during Wednesday night’s events at the festival ground.“...

A group of “bright and talented” BVI footballers are off to compete in the CONCACAF U15 Championship being hosted by the Dominican Republic from August 6th to 13th, 2023, with expectations high of a good performance.The last time the Championship was held, back in 2019, the BVI won Division C and are now top seeded in their group, which also includes Dominica and Turks and Caicos Islands. The other teams in the same division as the BVI, but separate groups include Sint Marten, St Vincent and t...