Just days after a United Nations report revealed that more than half of Haiti is experiencing acute hunger, the country was hit with a 4.9 magnitude earthquake. The quake hit the City of Jérémie on June 6. Three fatalities have […]
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Truck falls over Sophie Bay hill in two-vehicle accident
A truck catapulted over the hillside at Sophie Bay on the main island of Tortola sometime after 6 pm this evening, Wednesday, June 7. In addition to the truck, a sports utility vehicle (SUV) was also involved and both vehicles […]
Wrong message! Opposition against government’s $250K concert
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has hammered the government over its proposed free concert to celebrate the arrival of American Airlines to the territory and said members of the opposition are not in favour of the move. During a press conference […]
One male to be reported for assault in viral gas station brawl
At least one person is expected to be reported to law enforcement officials after a troubling video of a physical dispute made the rounds on social media last week. The video, which depicted three males at a Sea Cows Bay […]
AA flights to BVI capture international attention
The American Airlines (AA) non-stop flights which commenced on June 1 from Miami, USA to the BVI, have captured international attention, potentially opening the door for a further boost in the territory’s tourism numbers. The commencement of non-stop flights are […]
BVI to host international Squash event
The BVI will this year host a major Squash tournament endorsed by the Professional Squash Association (PSA) — the global governing body for the sport. The Carey Olsen Tortola Classic will be taking place from June 13-17, 2023 at the […]
Cancer Society shifts focus to men
Although it has traditionally focused on women, the BVI Cancer Society has announced that it will be shifting its focus to men as it seeks to raise awareness and encourage males in the community to take cancer more seriously. President […]
A fourth man charged with firearm offences
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). A fourth person is now charged in relation to the four firearms seized during a search of premises in Spooner’s Estate just over a week ago. […]
Education Minister challenged over govt’s $250K concert
Education Minister Sharie de Castro has been quizzed over the apparent lack of funding for repairs and maintenance of schools in the territory, even as the government moves to hold a concert that will cost taxpayers roughly $250,000. While appearing on the […]
Wind and heat forced Sunday’s AA flight delay — BVIAA
Weather conditions have been blamed for an hours-long delay to an American Airlines (AA) flight that was destined for Miami from the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport this past Sunday. Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) Kurt Menal […]
