Long Jumper Chantel Malone has earned the British Virgin Islands its first-ever medal at the Pan American Games after nearly four decades. Competing in the 18th edition of the games in Lima, Peru on Tuesday, Malone, in the first round […]
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Proposed $500K fines, prison times too excessive for cybercriminals — Vanterpool
Opposition lawmaker Mark Vanterpool wants the newly-proposed penalties for cyber-related offences tweaked before the legislation under which it falls — Computer Misuse, and Cyber Crime Amendment Act of 2019 — is passed in the House of Assembly. The 2019 amendments […]
Financial Services has been good to us; Wheatley rebuts Fraser’s claims about industry
While admitting that the territory has accepted a subordinate role in the financial services industry, government legislator Dr Natalio Wheatley has rebutted claims that the BVI is not benefitting enough from the so-called trillion-dollar industry. Those claims had come from […]
Speaker a hot topic in recent Calypso competition, Willock’s wig a subject of comedy
Calypso is a musical genre known for its social commentary and humour. For local calypsonians, no topic was hotter on their lips than Julian Willock, who has made headlines on multiple occasions since being appointed Speaker of the House of […]
PHOTOS: Revellers flock East for Rise & Shine Tramp
Hundreds of revellers came out and participated in the East End/Long Look leg of the Rise & Shine Tramp which was deemed a success by the organisers. The event started in the wee hours of Wednesday morning and lasted approximately […]
BVI poorer than before, rich on paper but residents suffering
Opposition legislator Julian Fraser has said he believes the territory is not benefitting enough from the territory’s so-called trillion-dollar Financial Services Industry. “I am seeing more poverty in this territory now than I have ever seen before and yet there […]
THULEAN wins Premier’s Cup, USVI horse owners ride away with nearly $60K in prizes
St Thomas’s THULEAN has once again asserted itself as king of the racetrack; sprinting to victory at the Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cow’s Bay to win the Premier’s Cup at the August Tuesday races. Along with the coveted trophy, […]
Parade organisers consider pushing back event’s start time or future stagings
Organisers of the annual August Monday Parade have said they will be taking steps to improve the overall timing and flow of the event, which is considered a major part of the territory’s emancipation festivities. Co-chair of the parade sub-committee […]
‘Can’t believe Quan gone’ | 22yo identified as August Monday crash victim
Police are now conducting investigations into the vehicular accident that claimed the life of a local student who was studying abroad. In a media statement on Tuesday, police said: “The male involved in the early-morning accident at Fahie Hill is […]
PARADE PHOTOS: VIBE, Showtime named joint Road March champs again
Two bands will once again share the title of Road March Champions in the British Virgin Islands. Last year’s joint champions VIBE along with nine-time champs Showtime were both named the 2019 winners following the August Monday Parade held in […]
