ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Two brothers were killed in a shooting in Castle Coakley early Sunday morning, bringing the U.S. Virgin Islands’ homicide total for 2026 to 30.The victims have been identified as 30-year-old Yordani Eduardo and his 25-year-old brother, Delli Eduardo.According to the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), the shooting occurred in the vicinity of La Terraza Bar and Restaurant in Castle Coakley.The 911 Emergency Call Cente...

Omar’s BVI’s newly established Virgin Gorda location and long-standing local business Game Over were destroyed in a devastating fire on Thursday, August 6, leaving the Virgin Gorda community mourning the loss of two businesses while rallying around those affected.The cause of the fire has not been established publicly, and investigations remain ongoing.In the aftermath of the blaze, Game Over owner Odai Moh Bazzar has broken his silence, saying he initially chose not to mak...

Guavaberry Media has learned that Nadia Demming-Hodge has been confirmed as the British Virgin Islands’ Chief Immigration Officer, bringing to a close nearly three years of service in an acting capacity at the head of the Territory’s Immigration Department.Sources have informed Guavaberry Media that Demming-Hodge’s confirmation took place on Friday, August 7, 2026.Her confirmation represents the culmination of a progression through the Immigration Department that began sev...

Festival Chairman Natalie Penn Lake showed Adaejah Hodge and Michelle Smith that when the lime and spoon hit the road, not all medals count!Penn Lake took the win in the highly entertaining Lime and Spoon Race, getting the better of two athletes who have collected CARIFTA medals, CAC gold and even a Diamond League bronze.But perhaps we shouldn’t have been too surprised.Natalie is no stranger to the track. She grew up around athletics and was once a track athlete herself, proudly repre...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — The Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee has announced enhanced security measures for tonight’s LaVida Cottay Festiville following a serious incident at the Carrot Bay festivities on Thursday.The Committee said the safety of patrons, vendors, performers, volunteers and committee members remains its “top priority” as officials move to strengthen security at tonight’s event.According to the Committee, an emergency meeting was held wit...

Former Managing Director of the British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA), Kurt A.G. Menal, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Antigua and Barbuda’s VC Bird International Airport, marking a return to regional airport leadership following his departure from the Virgin Islands earlier this year.The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority announced that Menal officially assumed the role on August 1, following what it described as an extensive recruitment process spanning seve...

Twelve outstanding Grade 6 students from primary schools across the British Virgin Islands have been recognised for their academic achievements after attaining the highest English grades at their respective schools.The students were honoured by the Maples Group during a special recognition ceremony held at the Maples Conference Room, Ritter House, where their hard work, dedication and commitment to learning were celebrated.The event brought together students, their families, teachers and represe...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — Guavaberry Media understands that Financial Secretary Jeremiah Frett has officially filed for retirement, bringing to a close a lengthy career as the Territory’s most senior public finance official.His departure comes at a time when public scrutiny over the management of government finances has reached unprecedented levels, with several high-profile financial controversies dominating national discussion and fuelling calls for greater accountability...