Local sprint prodigy Adaejah Hodge has captured gold in the women’s 200m final at the World Under-20 Championships in Lima, Peru, on Friday. The 18-year-old Virgin Islander dominated the finals with a finishing time of 22.74 seconds. Hodge crossed the […]
Archive for August, 2024
Premier announces another missed COI deadline! Trip to UK is next
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that the government has missed yet another deadline for implementing governance reform recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report. The announcement was made at a joint press conference with Governor Daniel Pruce on […]
Hodge: Funding shortfall for permanent infrastructure repairs
Director of Public Works Jeremy Hodge has indicated that there are insufficient funds budgeted to carry out necessary permanent repairs on the BVI’s public infrastructure. Speaking at a community meeting hosted by Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn on Thursday, August […]
BVIEC warns residents: Check your credit cards!
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has warned its customers about potential credit card issues following a cyber-attack that has impacted their operations. The BVIEC expressed empathy for the disruption caused by the attack and reassured residents that efforts are underway […]
BVI should have been ready for self-determination by now
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has expressed concern that the BVI should have been ready to accept self-determination by now. Skelton made these comments while debating the controversial Public Service Management Bill approved by lawmakers in the House of Assembly (HOA) […]
Rehabilitation works on Old Admin Building commences
Rehabilitation works on the Old Administration Building on Main Street, Tortola, have commenced following initial delays due to Tropical Storm Ernesto. The Deputy Governor’s Office announced on Thursday that the first phase of the project will focus on rehabilitating the […]
Hodge advances to World U20 200m finals in Lima
BVI’s Adaejah Hodge is poised to make history as she competes in the women’s 200-meter final at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Lima, Peru, later today. The 18-year-old, who won her heat and semifinal races, aims to secure the […]
Progress Update: Flow Committed to full restoration of fixed network
Leading telecommunications provider, Flow, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the full restoration of its fixed network (broadband, landline and television) and the reconnection of customers affected by the recent passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto. Despite widespread damage caused by the […]
Should Fahie’s photo stay in HOA? BVI residents share views
Residents and natives of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) have expressed mix views on whether former Premier Andrew Fahie’s photograph should remain on the wall in the House of Assembly (HOA) following his sentencing in the USA to 11 years […]
Historic! Adaejah Hodge wins silver at World U20 Championships
BVI sprint prodigy Adaejah Hodge secured a silver medal in the women’s 100-metre final at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Lima, Peru, yesterday. The 18-year-old crossed the finish line in a time of 11.27 seconds, just a tenth of […]