The British Virgin Islands has recorded its first homicide of 2026 following a fatal shooting in the Huntums Ghut area during the early hours of Monday, July 6.The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed that officers are investigating the incident after a male victim sustained gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital for emergency medical treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.Guavaberry Media understands the victim to be a 25 year old m...

Virgin Islands sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge delivered another impressive performance on the international stage, finishing third in the women’s 100 metres final at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday.Competing against a world-class field at one of the most celebrated meets on the athletics calendar, Hodge demonstrated composure and speed as she crossed the line in a strong podium position, further cementing her rising reputation in global sprinting.The Prefontaine Clas...

Kingston, Jamaica — Jamaican athletics is mourning the passing of veteran sprint coach Vincent Stephen Francis, affectionately known as “Franno,” a towering figure in the development of world-class sprinters and a co-founder of the MVP Track Club.Francis, widely regarded as one of the most influential sprint coaches in modern track and field, died following an illness, according to close associates and athletics circles. His passing marks the end of an era for Jamaican spr...

The ship of state was not designed to move at the lightning speed that is Adaejah Hodge.  For it meanders with little concern for the opinions of its citizens to whom it grudgingly provides the services needed to support the economy. And because it feels itself, all powerful, it names its price regardless of the impact on businesses for it is hardly accountable to its true source of power; The people of these Virgin Islands;Except once in each 4-year cycle.Then the courtship begins.&nb...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development, through the Environmental Health Division, has taken another step toward strengthening the Territory’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats by convening a Port Health Stakeholder Engagement Meeting.The meeting brought together key agencies responsible for safeguarding the Territory’s points of entry, including representatives from H.M. Customs, the Department of Immigration, the BVI Airports Authority, the BV...

Efforts are underway to ensure that the newly established Maritime Advisory Board is fully equipped to guide policy direction, safety standards, and international compliance within the Territory’s maritime regulatory and economic framework.Members of the Board participated in a comprehensive orientation session on Wednesday, 24th June 2026, held at the Premier’s Office Conference Room.The session was chaired by Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt Ig...

His Majesty’s Prison recently celebrated the successful completion of its twelve-week Arts Rehabilitation Programme with an exhibition and merchandise launch, showcasing the creativity, growth, and resilience of inmates who participated in the initiative.The programme was delivered at His Majesty’s Prison, Balsam Ghut, through a collaborative partnership with Creative Waves and Ogier, as part of the institution’s ongoing commitment to rehabilitation and successful reintegration...

Sixty persons were formally registered as British citizens during a ceremony held at Government House on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.The ceremony brought together the newly registered citizens, who received congratulatory remarks from the Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency Mr. Daniel Pruce, and Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.Governor Pruce congratulated the new citizens on completing the registration process and acknowledged their commitment to the United Kingdom and...