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Deyounce E. Lowenfield crowned Miss Universe BVI 2024
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Deyounce E. Lowenfield was on August 11, 2024, crowned Miss Universe BVI 2024 and will be representing the Virgin Islands at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico in November.
Applications for 2025–2026 Chevening Scholarships now open- Governor’s Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Governor in the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced that applications for 2025–2026 Chevening Scholarships are now open.
UPDATE: Cat 1 hurricane could affect VI Tuesday or Wednesday- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- AL98 continues to show signs of development as it moves west to west north west at 15- 20 mph.
‘I will continue to work hard, push myself to new limits’- Kyron A. McMaster OBE
SAINT-DENIS, Paris, France- Olympian Kyron A. McMaster, OBE has vowed not to let what he termed a “setback” at the Paris Olympics define him but rather motivate him to greater heights.
Puerto Rico’s ‘Aribita’ wins inaugural North Drop Open
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- The North Drop Open, a two-day ‘catch and release’ fishing tournament, took place from Friday, August 9 to Saturday, August 10, 2024, and was part of the Caribbean Series Blue Marlin Championship.
Thousands turned out for Kyron A. McMaster watch parties
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All over the Virgin Islands from Tortola to Anegada, residents of all backgrounds came together to watch the VI’s favourite son, Kyron A. McMaster OBE, as he ran for gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Ellis Thomas Downs turned into an oasis of culture on August Tuesday 2024
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- While thousands of residents throughout the Virgin Islands (VI) and the US Virgin Islands were very disappointed and upset that there were no horse races at Ellis Thomas Downs on August Tuesday 6, 2024, especially as we featured 70 years of festival, the day was still celebrated.
McMaster among 4 to receive stars @ Tortola Pier Park- Zoe J Walcott
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Olympian Kyron A. McMaster will be among four to receive stars on the Walk of Honour in the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.
'We focus on all the wrong things'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has chastised Virgin Islanders for focusing on the wrong things during Emancipation Celebrations.
5th: Podium finish eludes Kyron A. McMaster @ Paris Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, Paris, France- Kyron A. McMaster of the Virgin Islands was unable to add an Olympic medal to his World Championship Silver and double Commonwealth Games Gold when he competed in the Final of the Men's 400M Hurdles at Stade de France in Paris moments ago, August 9, 2024.
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