Leaders from five United Kingdom overseas territories met last week on Scrub Island to discuss shared issues including climate change, security, governance, UK relations and more, according to government. The …
November 4, 2025
November 3, 2025
One impaled by anchor in boat wreck
A recent boat wreck near Virgin Gorda’s Gun Creek left two people injured, including one who was impaled by an anchor during impact, officials said. The wreck, which took place …
November 3, 2025
Lit Fest to kick off this week
Big-name writers and other creatives are coming to the territory for the BVI Literary Arts Festival this week — including Trinidadian novelist Celeste Mohammed, American publisher Chris Jackson, Jamaican author …
October 31, 2025
Walwyn wary on independence
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has accused Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley of moving too quickly toward independence without the backing of the people of the Virgin Islands. Mr. Walwyn expressed concern …
October 31, 2025
One injured in WE boat ‘accident’
A male sustained injuries in a “boat accident” in the West End area on the evening of Oct. 22, according to police. As of 7:48 p.m. that day, when police …
October 31, 2025
Catamaran partly sinks at night near VG
A sailing catamaran partly sank on the night of Oct. 21 after reportedly breaking loose from its mooring ball with seven people aboard and drifting into rocks at Seal Dog …
October 31, 2025
Floating book fair visits VI for first time
Virgin Islands residents young and old browsed shelves featuring children’s books, Bibles, cookbooks, novels and more while on board the world’s largest floating book fair. The ship Logos Hope docked …
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October 30, 2025
DGO mum on role in legislators’ raises
The Deputy Governor’s Office has stayed mum on claims that its recommendations were the trigger for House of Assembly members to secretly award themselves raises that approximately doubled their salaries …
October 30, 2025
Cops up patrols, but escaped prisoners still at large
Despite ongoing police operations across the territory this week, two men accused of serious crimes are still on the loose after they escaped from His Majesty’s Prison on Saturday evening, …
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October 30, 2025
Premier urged to renounce ‘Greedy Bill’ salary payout
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley should keep his campaign promise not to take a “dime” of the post-term salary payments available to him under the law widely known as the “Greedy …
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October 30, 2025
Post-Melissa, VI ready to help
As Hurricane Melissa pounded Jamaica this week with sustained winds up to 185 miles per hour, the Virgin Islands joined the region in preparing to provide relief to the people …
October 27, 2025
BVIAA gets boost in regional council
The BVI Airports Authority recently received a boost that officials said will bring increased access to regional expertise and other perks. During an Oct. 5-7 conference in Trinidad, the agency …
October 27, 2025
Speaker leads workshop at regional conference
Measures are needed to help ensure that female leaders don’t have to fear for their safety because of online abuse, Speaker of the House of Assembly Corine George-Massicote said while …
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October 24, 2025
Music, games and fun at Iguana Fest
Learning about iguanas through games, children laughed and played in Anegada at the annual Iguana Fest on Monday. “In my mind, it’s like an all-day outdoor birthday party for iguanas,” …
October 24, 2025
Symposium celebrates neurodiversity
Neurodiversity took centre stage this month when more than 150 people attended Lemonade BVI’s second annual ADHD and Dyslexia Symposium. The event, which was held Oct. 11 at the Save …
October 24, 2025
VI repped at Caricom session
Climate change, trade and regional security were among the topics on the agenda when the Virgin Islands took part in the 41st inter-sessional meeting of Caribbean Community heads of government. …
October 24, 2025
Lorna Smith praised on Heroes Day
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley praised the Virgin Islands’ strides in the diplomatic world as he marked this year’s Heroes and Foreparents Day. Though the government didn’t hold an official celebration …
October 23, 2025
Virgin Gorda clinic halts main services
As the five-year-old Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda continues to struggle with infrastructure problems, a temporary “field hospital” is being deployed on its grounds to deal with …
October 23, 2025
Food, rum festival leaves a good taste
A three-day celebration of food and fun saw rum, music and recipes flow across Tortola. The Village Cay and Rhythm and Sands Food, Wine and Rum Festival included an international …
October 23, 2025
Four injured in two-scooter crash
Four people were injured in a traffic accident involving two motor scooters in the Fort Recovery area shortly before 5 p.m. Monday, police said the same day. The four were …
October 23, 2025
Doughty’s digs draw backlash from HOA
A new war of words erupted between the House of Assembly and London after the United Kingdom threatened fresh action against the territory if the pace of ongoing public-sector reform …
October 21, 2025
Floating book fair coming to the VI
Residents will get a chance to browse more than 5,000 books for sale when a ship dubbed the “world’s largest floating bookfair” docks in Road Town starting this week. The …
October 21, 2025
VI repped at UNESCO event in Spain
Culture, education and creative dialogue were on the agenda during a recent international conference where the Virgin Islands was represented by Tourism and Culture Junior Minister Luce Hodge-Smith. Ms. Hodge-Smith …
October 21, 2025
Leverick boat wreck blamed on speed
High speed, abrupt manoeuvres and inexperience at the helm contributed to a near-fatal speedboat roll-over shortly before the 21st annual Leverick Bay Poker Run in May, according to the first …
October 17, 2025
Premier open to scrapping HOA secrecy
Following growing backlash over legislative secrecy, the coming constitutional reforms could end the House of Assembly’s colonial-era practice of holding its most important deliberations behind closed doors. Premier Natalio “Sowande” …
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