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Island Bird aircraft lands safely following landing gear problem
BEEF ISLAND, VI - First responders rushed into position shortly after 4pm today October 22, 2015 as an Island Bird aircraft reportedly sounded the alarm that it was having technical problems likely to pose landing challenges at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.
Harrigan-Scott places 5th in IAAF Worlds Heat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Whilst all the attention has been on Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin, two of the territory’s top athletes are also competing at the 15th International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Beijing, China.
Small aircraft loses wheel on TB Lettsome Airport runway
BEEF ISLAND, VI – The circumstances surrounding the incident is yet not clear, however, a small aircraft lost one of its wheels while on the runway of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island this morning, June 5, 2015.
BVI Airports Authority cashier arrested on suspicion of theft
BEEF ISLAND, VI – (Post Time: 10:10am) Information just reaching Virgin Islands News Online from our Team of Reporters across the Virgin Islands is that a female cashier employed at the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) was arrested while on the job yesterday, May 13, 2015 allegedly on suspicion of theft.
King & Kelly finish 1, 2 in the Gotham Cup 200m
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 2015 Track and Field season is well and truly underway with several strong performances abroad and also at the BVIAA’s 1st Development Meet held on Friday January 16, 2015.
Finally! Anegada Airport to get overdue facelift – says Mr. Rhodni A. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Anegada Lobster Festival Mr. Rhodni A. Skelton yesterday September 29, 2014 announced that there will be a friendlier outlook to the Auguste George International Airport on Anegada in time for the festival there.
2nd Annual 1st District Athletic Camp concludes tomorrow!
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Dozens of excited, enthusiastic young athletes will be showing off their new found skills tomorrow Sunday August 17, 2014, when the second Annual BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) First District “Run, Throw, Jump” Kids Athletic Camp concludes with a Mini Track Meet at Capoon’s Bay.
Who will take bragging rights in Johnny Hassan Relays?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It’s not just bragging rights up for grabs during Friday’s Johnny Hassan Relays , but also a $300 purse, that the former BVI Athletics Association President has put up to add even more spice to the event.
Sol continues support of Track & Field!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On behalf of Sol, Mr Ra-Shawn Smith, presented a cheque for $5,000 to the Treasurer of the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA), Mr. Willis Todman and BVIAA President, Mr Dean Greenaway, as part of the continuing corporate partnership yesterday, Tuesday November 19, 2013.
BVIAA ranking with top Caribbean countries with three new fire trucks
BEEF ISLAND, VI – They are said to be refurbished, however, the Oshkosh fire trucks recently acquired by the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) have put the Virgin Islands on par with the top rated Caribbean Countries in terms of being ready for an emergency.