The members of the National Security Council (NSC) which includes the Premier, have been briefed by the Commissioner of Police on the armed robbery at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park yesterday 1 July.  “The NSC wishes to assure everyone that the security of the people of the Virgin Islands is of paramount concern and that no stone will be left unturned in bringing the perpetrators of this crime to justice.” The NSCThe NSC is appealing to anyone with information on those responsible for t...

Thad Lettsome becomes the first sailor for the BVI in 30 years to officially qualify for a Pan American Games. The ILCA 7 laser sailor clinched the single Santiago 2023 Pan American Games qualifier spot in final races at the San Salvador 2023 CAC Games.Lettsome placed 2nd in the second race of the final day of racing on Saturday 1 July sealing the spot with his best race of the series. With an 8th place finish in the 7th and 9th races, Thad missed out on an overall 5th place finish by just 1 poi...

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has confirmed a new Governor for the Territory. Mr. Daniel Pruce has been appointed the new Governor of the British Virgin Islands in succession to Mr. John Rankin CMG. Pruce will take up his appointment as of January 2024. His Excellency the Governor John Rankin CMG term as Governor of the British Virgin Islands will come to an end as of December 2023. The Virgin Islands is in the midst of implementing COI recommendations and the Counsel In ...

In surprising news out of the UK House of Commons this morning, the RT Honourable Lord Goldsmith has quit the UK Government as Johnson supporters and Prime Minister Sunak continue to butt heads.  Goldsmith was placed on the House of Lords by former Prime Minister Johnson, who himself resigned from the House of Commons some short weeks ago. Goldsmith quit the government this morning with a stinging attack on Rishi Sunak's environmental record. In a highly-critical letter to the U.K. leader, the e...

As the Deputy Premier & Minister for Labour Lorna Smith OBE continues to seek ways to improve the Labour issues facing the Territory, it has been announced that effective immediately, employers, agents, and Human Resources Managers (HRMs) will now be able to collect renewal work permits on behalf of their employees.This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade to streamline the work permit process, with the aim of making it more convenient...

D’Moi Hodge has made history as the first Virgin Islander to be signed by an NBA Franchise. Although not drafted during the NBA 2023 draft season, Guavaberry Media understands Hodge had signed a two way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers which will see him play with the South Bay Lakers in the G League. The LA Lakers front office signed three contracts at the end of the 2023 NBA draft with Hodge being one of the recipients. With the draft over, teams immediately rushed to sign players that we...

The BVI’s D’Moi Hodge is set to make history tonight as the first basketball player from the BVI to be drafted by an NBA Franchise. It has been an exciting lead-up to this moment for D’Moi, who has had an outstanding final season with his University team Mizzou - Missouri State.D’Moi Hodge, a 24-year-old Virgin Islander hailing from Cane Garden Bay, is the son of local Teacher Cleopatra King-Defraitas and Courtney ‘Coco’ Hodge. D’Moi has been playing basketball from a very young age and w...

Road Town, Tortola, VI - Spice BVI Trading, a small business in the heart of Road Town, was robbed on Wednesday during opening hours. From footage put out by the business on Facebook, ‘Gladys’ who most understand to be mentally challenged, appears to be the culprit.The store did not indicate how much money was taken, but indicated to ‘Gladys’ taking their larger bills. “This seems like a premeditated act. She entered once the store attendant stepped away, knows how to open the cash pan and ...