Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews has come out in defence of the Government, dismissing claims that Governor Augustus Jaspert single-handedly took charge of the territory’s affairs in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irma. “Not from where I was,” said Commissioner […]

First District Representative and Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Fahie is calling on the Government to have the West End Police Station up and running in short order, adding that it is a disrespect to have residents living without a […]

Julius Faley and Maria Mays made it to the top of the podium in the 12th annual Deloitte-Ogier BVI Half Marathon, sweeping major trophies and other prizes on the way. Faley won the event in a time of 1.32.06 competing […]

Businessman Ecedro Thomas is sitting in the same predicament more than two weeks after he was promised help to remove two catamaran vessels that ran aground on his property during Hurricane Irma. Thomas, in a previous interview, said the boats […]

The BVI Marine Association is calling for an extension of the tax break that was granted for certain goods entering the territory, adding that many businesses have not been able to take advantage due to hardships still being faced. The […]

Organizers of the annual Christmas on DeCastro Street said they are keeping their fingers crossed that their request to have the event continue beyond the hours of the 11pm curfew will be granted on the final night of the two-day event. The […]

Businessman Richard Branson, through his charity organization and the annual Necker Cup Pro-Am tennis event, is seeking to raise funds to help rebuild the territory. The money is expected to come specifically from a gala and auction which is a […]

Over 800 households have been selected to benefit from the first batch of financial help under the Government’s Household Assistance Program. While noting that the payout could be as early as this Friday, BVI Red Cross Director Helene Frett said […]

Amid reports that St. Lucia is seeking to ban the sale of soft drinks in schools, the call is being made for similar measures to be implemented locally. “I heard it on the radio this morning and I said immediately […]

A 13-man and woman team from CrossFit Castaway in the British Virgin Islands took three podium spots in a regional competition held in St. Lucia on November 25, despite being without an indoor gym for almost three months. The CrossFit […]