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Parade postponed amid flash flood warning

Parade postponed amid flash flood warning

Torrential rainfall has resulted in the declaration of a flash flood warning for the territory, as well as the postponement of the emancipation festival parade scheduled for Road Town this afternoon, August 7. Parade organizers said the event will instead […]

by / on August 7, 2017 at 6:05 PM /
MORE PHOTOS: Revelers hit the streets!

MORE PHOTOS: Revelers hit the streets!

The Rise and Shine Tramp was a major hit as revelers showcased their dancing skills in the streets of Road Town, starting shortly before the crack of dawn. There was no shortage of paint, water, food, and pulsating Soca music […]

by / on August 7, 2017 at 1:49 PM /
I was consistent, says newly crowned Miss BVI

I was consistent, says newly crowned Miss BVI

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Journalist Having copped only two sectional prizes at the end of the pageant, Khephra Sylvester thought she was out of the running for the 2017 Miss British Virgin Islands (BVI) crown. She could not […]

by / on August 7, 2017 at 9:07 AM /
Caribbean people should feel welcomed, BVI told

Caribbean people should feel welcomed, BVI told

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) and other countries in the region have been challenged to become more welcoming of Caribbean nationals. Reverend Dr Terrence Griffith, a native of Grenada who now serves as pastor of the First African Baptist Church […]

by / on August 7, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
Independence talk would have made us better

Independence talk would have made us better

While lamenting that people in the British Virgin Islands seem afraid to speak out, Chairman of the Virgin Islands Heritage Committee Reverend Dr Melvin Turnbull yesterday claimed that the territory would have been in a better place if it had […]

by / on August 7, 2017 at 6:58 AM /
Cline, Turnbull to start doing a lot more together

Cline, Turnbull to start doing a lot more together

Bishop John Cline had a rare participation in the emancipation service held at the Sunday Morning Well in Road Town yesterday amid talks that the working relationship is improving between himself and Reverend Dr Melvin Turnbull. Dr Turnbull is Chairman […]

by / on August 7, 2017 at 6:00 AM /
Another pageant contestant taken to hospital

Another pageant contestant taken to hospital

Another contestant has been taken to hospital after falling ill during a pageant held as part of the 2017 Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands. Tecora Morgan did not finish her campaign to become Miss BVI 2017 last night […]

by / on August 7, 2017 at 4:30 AM /
COMMENTARY: The third party Trojan horse

COMMENTARY: The third party Trojan horse

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The establishment of a third party before the upcoming general election that must be held before the end of 2019 is now imminent. And there are indications that the new third party will not be a […]

by / on August 7, 2017 at 4:25 AM /
PHOTOS: Entertainers rock the city!

PHOTOS: Entertainers rock the city!

Patrons were treated to world-class performances from several artistes who rocked Road Town from last night up to almost daybreak today. The event dubbed International Soca Night saw performances from Blaxx and the All Stars, Rupee, Tizzy, Orlando Octave, and […]

by / on August 6, 2017 at 7:37 PM /
VIDEO: McMaster disqualified; Kelly advances

VIDEO: McMaster disqualified; Kelly advances

The British Virgin Islands’ hope of winning its first medal on the international stage became more difficult today when the world leading Kyron McMaster faced disqualification. As such, he did not advance out of Heat Two at the IAAF World […]

by / on August 6, 2017 at 6:49 PM /