As the government gears up to host a tourism summit next week, the completion target for a long-delayed national tourism plan has been pushed forward again — this time until …
January 13, 2025
January 10, 2025
Surfers clinch spots on national team
With their backs to the shore, four surfers floated, watching wave after wave roll in to Apple Bay on Dec. 21. They didn’t know it yet, but their individual performances …
January 2, 2025
Economy takes centre stage at budget debate
The House of Assembly passed the 2025 budget with amendments on Dec. 19 after a lengthy debate over two days that touched on the economy, infrastructure, healthcare, the minimum wage …
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December 30, 2024
Peter Island rebirth hailed as big tourism boost
The reopening of Peter Island Resort shows that the tourism industry in the Virgin Islands is returning to its “former glory,” according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. The resort, which …
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December 28, 2024
EDITORIAL: After 7 years of strife, the VI must emerge stronger
The past 12 months have not been easy for the Virgin Islands, but 2024 nevertheless brought glimpses of the light at the end of a tunnel the territory entered when …
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December 20, 2024
Good vibes only at Josiahs Bay
Hundreds of residents flocked to the Josiahs Bay Surf Classic Saturday, where conditions turned on for the 71 surfers competing across seven divisions from this territory and the United States …
December 19, 2024
RDA takes the reins on roads
Recent developments suggest that government may be rethinking a previous plan to award a controversial contract for 38 miles of roadwork, but the minister in charge says no final decisions …
December 17, 2024
Food Fete to go year-round again
Continuing a new format first used this year, the annual BVI Food Fete will be held throughout 2025 with culinary events for residents and visitors alike on all four main …
December 13, 2024
Roadside sewage plagues residents
A putrid odour hung heavy in the air near Fort Burt early this week, but the experience was nothing new for businesspeople working in the area. For more than seven …
December 13, 2024
Welcome centre opens at Trellis Bay
If there was an overarching theme at the ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday, it was that the Recovery and Development Agency gets things done. At a podium set up in front …
December 12, 2024
LIAT return hailed as tourism boost
The Virgin Islands’ soaring air connectivity received another uplift this week as LIAT Airlines returned to the skies over Beef Island. Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley hailed the move as a …
December 10, 2024
EDITORIAL: Virgin Islands must not rest on tourism laurels
Signs abound that the coming tourism high season will be successful, building on travellers’ positive impressions of the Virgin Islands and showing that the demand to vacation here remains strong. …
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December 6, 2024
Vanterpool ‘bullish’ on tourism as hotel launches
As businessman Mark Vanterpool launched his newly acquired hotel on Friday, he expressed optimism about the territory’s tourism industry but noted ongoing challenges with the physical appearance of many areas. …
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December 6, 2024
Government gets earful at airport meetings
At the start of the second of three public meetings held last week to discuss the government’s proposal to expand the Virgin Islands’ main airport, Clive Smith told attendees that …
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December 5, 2024
Lobster, music and fun in Anegada
A record number of restaurants took part in the 12th annual Anegada Lobster Festival over the weekend, drawing praise from enthusiastic visitors despite attendance that participants said was down from …
November 28, 2024
Three airport options unveiled at public meetings
The government’s latest proposals to expand the runway at the Virgin Islands’ main airport were unveiled at a public meeting the evening of Nov. 26, but major details about the …
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November 25, 2024
West End terminal faces new bid delay
More than seven years after Hurricane Irma destroyed the West End ferry terminal, the plan to replace the facility continues to face delays. The deadline for bids for the construction …
November 24, 2024
Three islands, three days of fungi
Children played and danced in the grass while adults bobbed their heads and swayed to the music on Saturday evening as fungi bands performed on the lawn of the Cyril …
November 21, 2024
Peter Island to reopen in 10 days
Peter Island Resort didn’t manage to relaunch last month as planned, but it is nevertheless gearing up to open its doors before Christmas. The “reimagined” and remodeled property is set …
November 21, 2024
Premier seeks ‘respect’ at London summit
Seeking respect for the Virgin Islands is at the top of the government’s agenda at a key summit in London this week as several United Kingdom parliamentarians push for the …
November 21, 2024
53 boats attend yacht show
A record 140 brokers attended the Fall Charter Yacht Show last week to meet captains and crewmembers aboard the 53 participating boats, organisers said. The broker number represented a 20 …
November 15, 2024
Tourism manual coming soon
One of the first roads in the Virgin Islands stretched from the Chalwell junction to Windy Hill, and it was called the “paved walk” because it was composed of stones …
November 14, 2024
38-mile road project could cost $100m, Penn says
Of the $100 million loan the government signed Oct. 31, $36 million is earmarked for roadwork. The allocation may fall far short. The cornerstone of leaders’ plan to repair the …
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November 12, 2024
EDITORIAL: Government must stop backpedaling on airport transparency
We fear we spoke too soon. Last November, we praised the Virgin Islands government for preliminary steps that should have boosted transparency surrounding the proposed expansion of the Terrance B. …
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November 7, 2024
Virgin Islands divided over Trump win
After a divisive campaign season tainted by mudslinging and racism allegations, Donald Trump won back the United States presidency at 6:34 a.m. Wednesday, handily defeating Vice President Kamala Harris and …
