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Bruce Chafee's RP42 Rikki (USA) enjoying competitive racing in the BVI Spring Regatta © Alex Turnbull/Tidal Pulse Media

Game on for start of BVI Spring Regatta!

Competition is a relative term but there are a tonne of high-level sailors racing BVI Spring Regatta which begins on Friday April 5, for a three-day series of exhilarating racing in the stunning waters around the BVI. No matter the […]

by / on April 5, 2024 at 5:35 AM /
Lead organiser of the 'We the People are Fed Up' motorcade protest, Cindy Rosan-Jones during the event on Saturday, June 12.

Rosan says electing VIP was the BVI’s worst mistake

Social commentator Cindy Rosan has posited that electing the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government is the worst decision the territory’s electorate has ever made. Rosan made the statement on the April 3 airing of the Morning Ride radio show, while […]

by / on April 4, 2024 at 6:46 AM /
Local CARIFTA athletes receive heroes’ welcome

Local CARIFTA athletes receive heroes’ welcome

The BVI Junior athletes who participated in the 2024 CARIFTA Games in Grenada returned home to a warm welcome at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on April 2. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, Sports Minister Sharie de Castro, as well […]

by / on April 4, 2024 at 6:09 AM /
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town

AC challenges continue at the hospital

Emergency medical procedures continue as planned in spite of the air conditioning challenges that persist at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital. Despite the difficulties, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) said swift measures were implemented to ensure minimal disruption […]

by / on April 4, 2024 at 6:06 AM /
Sister Islands programme seeks emergency response volunteers

Sister Islands programme seeks emergency response volunteers

The Sister Islands Programme Unit has invited residents to volunteer for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), an initiative aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness across Anegada, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke. Coordinator Monel Nickie highlighted the significance of having […]

by / on April 4, 2024 at 6:02 AM /
Spotted in the crowd at the festival village is Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during this year's staging of the annual Emancipation festivities.

Our people spend at other music festivals – Premier

Amid calls for support for the upcoming BVI Music Fest, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley pointed out that locals are spending their money to support similar events in other countries. “We have some very successful music festivals in the region, which […]

by / on April 4, 2024 at 5:59 AM /
Police confirms fatal incident in Paraquita Bay

Police confirms fatal incident in Paraquita Bay

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed a fatal incident that happened some time around 1 pm today at Paraquita Bay, Tortola. One male was pronounced dead at the scene. The police did not disclose the man’s identity. […]

by / on April 3, 2024 at 4:23 PM /
Labour & Immigration Minister, Vincent Wheatley.

Would you report cases of child abuse?

As the territory observes Child Abuse and Prevention Month during April, Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley is calling on the community to report cases of child abuse to the police and the Social Development Department. “Let us commit […]

by / on April 3, 2024 at 6:15 AM /
Fit to borrow: BVI maintains strong credit rating

Fit to borrow: BVI maintains strong credit rating

The BVI has successfully maintained its ‘high creditworthiness’ ratings on the Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) regional scale. CariCRIS is a leading regional credit rating agency that provides independent opinions on the creditworthiness of governments, corporations, financial […]

by / on April 3, 2024 at 6:11 AM /
Health Minister Vincent Wheatley shows off one of two ambulances donated to the BVIHSA.

BVIHSA adds two new ambulances to its fleet

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) introduced two state-of-the-art ambulances to its fleet, bringing a significant upgrade to emergency medical services to the territory. This move expands the fleet and significantly boosts the emergency response capabilities throughout the islands. One […]

by / on April 3, 2024 at 6:07 AM /