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BVIOC congratulates VI Archery Team for 12-medal haul in Jamaica
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has applauded the accomplishments of the Virgin Islands Archery Team, which recently returned with 12 medals from the WAAm Caribbean Development Championship 2024 held September 18 -22, 2024, in Kingston, Jamaica.
First Pres Obama with Kenyan father, now VP Harris with Jamaican Dad!
CHICAGO, Illinois, USA- The United States of America (USA) made history in 2008 when they elected Barack H. Obama (D) as the 44th President of the United States.
Hurricane Beryl on path to Jamaica; Coastal flood advisory issued for St. Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI - Hurricane Beryl has left a trail of destruction and deaths reported death in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, according to Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves.
You cannot 'form stronger relationships with the region' with visas- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says under his pro-Caricom agenda to forge stronger links, relations, and economic ties with nation-states in the Caribbean region, more visa restrictions will have to be removed.
Jamaica & US at odds over accreditation of US Diplomat’s same sex spouse
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A diplomatic dispute between Washington and Kingston has reportedly resulted in the straining of historically strong ties between the United States and Jamaica, where at the center of the conflict is Jamaica’s refusal to grant accreditation to the same-sex spouse of an American diplomat.
Adaejah T. Hodge 2nd in 100m clash with Alana Reid
LANDOVER, Maryland, USA- The highly anticipated sprint clash between Virgin Islands’ Adaejah T. Hodge and Alana Reid of Jamaica finally happened on May 6, 2023, in the United States and it was Reid who has drawn first blood in what is expected to be an ongoing rivalry for sprint glory.
Virgin Islander Dr Haldane Davies appointed President of UCC Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica– Virgin Islander Dr Haldane Davies has been appointed President of the Jamaica-based University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), the largest private non-affiliated higher educational institution in Jamaica with over 7,000 students locally.
Royal family will not stand in way of Bahamas becoming republic- Prince William
NASSAU, Bahamas- During a Caribbean tour marred by protests over Britain’s colonial past, Prince William has suggested that the British royal family would support the Bahamas’ decisions about its future.
VI’s Adaejah T. Hodge blazes to 100M Gold @ CARIFTA Games
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The [British] Virgin Islands has won its second gold medal at the 49th CARIFTA Games being held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.
VI’s Savianna Joseph takes gold in U17 Shot Put @ 49th CARIFTA Games
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Competition at the 49th CARIFTA Games 2022 which opened today, Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica is off to a good start with team BVI already securing 2 medals.