On Friday May 3rd, 2024 the British Virgin Islands will be fully represented at the 2024 Carnival Races being held in St. Thomas USVI at The Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack. Mr. Calvert White, Commissioner of the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation in an interview with 284 media said he was pleased that the BVI … Continued
A team of linesmen from the BVI Electricity Corporation made history this weekend, capturing first place in the experienced team category at the CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo for the second straight year. The five-man BVI crew, led by transmission and distribution foreman Donaldson Hamlet, outperformed utility teams from across the Caribbean at the annual event held … Continued
Haiti’s transitional council is scheduled to vote for a new President today, aiming to stabilize the nation’s political landscape and leadership amidst escalating gang violence. The election is set to occur at the prime minister’s Villa d’Accueil office this morning, as stated in an official announcement. This pivotal event represents a significant stride towards restoring … Continued
A shooting incident in the Frydenhoj area of St. Thomas has left one person dead and four others injured, according to a report from the V.I. Police Department. The Virgin Islands Consortium in their report stated that the incident occurred near Brookman Road on Sunday April 28th at approximately 4:21 p.m. Authorities were forced to … Continued
In an official statement the University of the Virgin Islands announced its selection for honorary doctorate degrees. The statement said, “The University of the Virgin Islands will bestow honorary degrees on Theron Thomas and Timothy Thomas, recording industry celebrities known professionally as “Rock City,” and Virgin Islands Election System Supervisor Caroline Fawkes, an aviation trailblazer, … Continued
Dr. Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon has resigned with immediate effect from his position as president of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The surprising resignation comes after months of being placed on administrative leave as an internal investigation proceeded at the regional financial institution. In a three-page letter sent to the CDB by his St. Lucian … Continued
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has issued an urgent call for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Israel and Iran, as recent military confrontations between the two nations raise alarming risks of a wider regional conflict. In a statement, CARICOM’s Council of Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) voiced “grave concern” over the escalating violence, including Israel’s … Continued
According to the Virgin Islands Consortium Horse Racing in St. Thomas USVI is expected to return on May 3rd, 2024. Calvert White, commissioner of the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation, made the announcement recently on the long awaited return of horse racing to St. Thomas at the Clinton E. Phipps racetrack. White was at … Continued
ExxonMobil Guyana announced a new oil discovery on Friday, March 15, marking their first find of 2024 in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. The Bluefin well encountered a significant amount of hydrocarbon-bearing sandstone, indicating potential for future development. Drilled by the Stena Drillmax drillship in over 4,200 feet (1,294 meters) of water, the Bluefin well … Continued
The Caribbean tourism industry experienced a robust year in 2023, exceeding pre-pandemic arrival numbers by 0.8%, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). This positive trend marks a significant recovery for the region, driven by a surge in international arrivals and a revitalized hotel sector. Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General of the CTO, delivered the “Caribbean Tourism … Continued
