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March 27th, 2024
Thailand moves to legalise same-sex marriage

BBC NEWS

Thailand has taken a historic step closer to marriage equality after the lower house passed a bill giving legal recognition to same-sex marriage.

March 26th, 2024
UPDATE: VI beat USVI on penalties in 2nd leg of World Cup Qualifying

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) earned a spot in Group E of CONCACAF Qualifing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a 4-2 win on penalties in the second leg tie against the US Virgin Islands at A.O. Shirley Ground on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

March 26th, 2024
Nostalgic gourmet dinner prepared from locally sourced items

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was an evening of nostalgia at Pussers Lounge in Road Town on Saturday, March 24, 2024, when the Department of Agriculture of the Government of the Virgin Islands collaborated with BVI Wine & Food Festival to present the first in a series of gourmet dinners with all local produce and products.

March 26th, 2024
USVIPA announces partners for major overhaul of airport terminals

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - In a major move towards the redevelopment of airport terminals in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the V.I. Port Authority Board of Governors on Tuesday selected VIports Partners to spearhead the project at both Cyril E. King Airport (STT) and Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX).

March 26th, 2024
'Whether I run or not, we have a 5-year plan' for D3- Willock

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) Julian Willock has dispelled rumours that heightened community activities in the Third District with Kishma P. Forbes are because he is running for office.

March 26th, 2024
Josiah’s Bay residents ‘terrified’ following frequent gunshots in the area

JOSIAH’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents of Josiah’s Bay on Tortola are calling on the police to take action against persons frequently firing guns late at night in the area.

March 26th, 2024
1.6-mile bridge in Baltimore collapses after hit by ship; Rescue operation underway

BALTIMORE, Maryland, USA- Rescue workers in Baltimore are searching for as many as seven people after a major bridge in the city's port was struck by a container ship early Tuesday, March 26, 2024, officials said.

March 25th, 2024
Gov’t inks investment agreement with JOMA for hotel & marina dev't @ Port Purcell

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has inked an Investment Agreement with the family-owned JOMA (Properties) Ltd for the development of a new hotel and an upgrade to the marina at Port Purcell on Tortola.

March 25th, 2024
NSC calls for ‘calm’ in VI following recent shootings & reports of shootings

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst recent shootings and reports of shootings in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), the National Security Council (NSC) has called for calm in the territory.

March 25th, 2024
Jermaine A. Ricketts wins 2024 Trident Trust 5K- Carrot Bay Classic

CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Chased by Julius Farley for much of the race, Jermaine A. Ricketts still comfortably won the Carrot Bay Classic on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The race was the second of the Trident Trust 5K Series and the second victory for Ricketts.

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