“Sixty years of freedom, 60 years of fun, 60 years parading through Road Town,” fungi singer and historian Elmore Stout sang as he helped lead a group of about 40 …
July 29, 2014
July 28, 2014
Kids cool off pre-Festival [PHOTO GALLERY]
Children from around the territory splashed their way into the 2014 August Emancipation Festival season Saturday during the Rotary Club of Road Town’s annual Kiddies Fiesta at the softball field …
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July 25, 2014
Lessons from the working world
Two patients sat in the lobby of the pharmacy in the new hospital, looking on as Shania Monsanto began counting and bottling pills under the watchful eye of her supervisor.
July 23, 2014
Cousins capture prince and princess crowns
“And your 2014/2015 prince and princess are J’Khoy Frett and Afyah Frett,” Zoe Walcott-Macmillan announced to a packed Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall on Sunday during the Prince and Princess Show.
July 22, 2014
Caribbean OTs choose economy as top topic for UK talks
Economic diversification will be the top priority discussion topic in December when Caribbean overseas territory leaders meet with United Kingdom members of parliament during the Joint Ministerial Conference, according to …
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July 21, 2014
Soup, tarts and more at mango festival
The territory may be filled with plenty of mango trees, but Michelle Todman knew very little about the tropical fruit — at least until Friday.
July 18, 2014
UK Navy stops in VI to meet with disaster officials
Members of the nearly 200-member crew of the HMS Argyll spent their two days in the territory laying the groundwork just in case the ship needs to return to the …
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July 16, 2014
Lighting the way in
Keeping the marine lights around the Virgin Islands up and running is a year-round job for Ports Authority marine technician Derick Barzey and divers Glenn George, Darryl Frett, and Elliston …
July 16, 2014
Butterflies under a full moon
Hours before moko jumbies danced in the sand and fireball sculptures were set ablaze at the Trellis Bay full moon celebration on Saturday, partygoers learned about butterflies.
July 15, 2014
Young actors tell the story of slavery
There were tears in Akeya Herbert’s eyes.
July 14, 2014
A new view into the blue
These days it is not unusual to catch Casey McNutt sitting in her Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour office watching fish swim among an assortment of corals.
July 11, 2014
VI eCampers arrive in Asia
Last week 28 Virgin Islands youths learned to use chopsticks while having dinner in Hong Kong with employees of the law firm Walkers Global.
July 10, 2014
Group speaks out against child sex abuse (PHOTO GALLERY)
“As a child I was sexually abused, I was physically abused, and it just sent my life in a direction that I know it wasn’t supposed to go,” Jael Hodge …
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July 9, 2014
ESHS students host Improv Night
“Can I use my gun?” Marilyn Cato asked her comrade while on the lookout for Nazi soldiers.
July 8, 2014
St. John Carnival marks 60
In 1961, the St. John Carnival crowned Elsie Trotman as Miss Independence, a title she earned by selling the most tickets to the queen show.
July 7, 2014
Gov’t seeks feedback on proposed protected areas
Officials are urging residents to have their say on a series of proposed marine and terrestrial protected areas around Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda by July 11.
July 4, 2014
Graduations wrap up with VG ceremony
Late nights of studying, difficult assignments and lots of exam pressure are some of the things Jasper Hazel said he will miss about the Bregado Flax Educational Centre.
July 2, 2014
‘Playing it safe’
Debora Davis was worried about her partner’s commitment to their relationship, so she decided to get an HIV test just to be on the safe side.
July 2, 2014
Dogs have their day at Nanny Cay
By the time she was 16 weeks old, Piper, a German shepherd, was already taking obedience lessons. She enjoyed the training so much that she’s now a search-and-rescue dog.
July 1, 2014
Officials encourage Virgin Islands pride (PHOTO GALLERY)
Education and Culture Minister Myron Walwyn encouraged residents to take pride in Virgin Islands traditions Monday at a celebration of Territory Day.
July 1, 2014
15 compete in 25th Fisherman’s Day tourney
The 25th annual Fisherman’s Day was the first for Kelvin Fahie and his small crew, which consisted of a cousin and a friend.
June 27, 2014
153 graduate at ESHS (PHOTO GALLERY)
While standing in front of thousands of residents at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex on Thursday, best friends Makayla Maduro and Divannia Hill took a quick break to take a selfie: …
June 25, 2014
UK ice-breaker takes part in drill (PHOTO GALLERY)
What would happen if a packed ferry collided with a yacht in Trellis Bay and a fire broke out on Bellamy Cay?
June 25, 2014
33 graduate from tech programme
Omar Walker considered himself a “rude child” when was at the Elmore Stoutt High School. His disrespect toward school authorities at the time led him to drop out before earning …
June 24, 2014
20 compete in judo tournament at Pasea dojo
On Saturday, 20 youth athletes competed in a judo tournament at the dojo in Pasea.
