An award-winning singer, a fashion designer with her own brand, and a Golden Globe-nominated actress are just a few of the creative professionals who will be honoured when the local …
June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025
Measuring an earthquake
In the Virgin Islands, a network of 10 devices called “strong motion sensors” record constantly. In the event of an earthquake, they capture information about it. Otherwise, the data they …
June 14, 2025
Airport business case still secret
The two completed parts of the ongoing business case for the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport expansion will remain private for now, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. “The draft …
June 13, 2025
‘This is a public health emergency’
The number of residents in need of dialysis could soon eclipse the territory’s ability to administer the treatment, BVI Health Services Authority CEO Dr. June Samuel warned Friday at the …
June 13, 2025
Smith leads delegation to Cayman
A four-member delegation recently visited the Cayman Islands to learn how the sister territory facilitates business. “The team is focused on identifying best practices and transferable lessons that can support …
June 13, 2025
Premier on three-country trip
New York, Brazil and St. Vincent and the Grenadines are on Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley’s itinerary during a 12-day trip to attend three meetings. On Sunday, he headed to New …
June 12, 2025
Three bodies found in four days
Three men were found dead in separate incidents over the past week, police said. The first body — of Vincent Warner, 47, of Free Bottom — was recovered from the …
June 12, 2025
Only 10% of $100m loan drawn down
Only $10 million of the government’s $100 million loan from CIBC Caribbean bank has been drawn down so far, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. That $10 million was made …
June 10, 2025
Premier aims to build Caribbean ties
An ongoing effort to strengthen regional alliances in the face of global instability was among the topics on the table when Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley attended the Association of Caribbean …
June 10, 2025
Water meters installed at reservoirs
As part of government’s ongoing efforts to better track water usage, large-flow meters are being installed at reservoirs around the territory, according to the Recovery and Development Agency. Already, 11 …
June 9, 2025
Festival to focus on culture
As musicians from Elmore Stoutt High School played the territorial song and other numbers, a crowd grew at the Market Square in Road Town for the launch of the 71st …
June 6, 2025
Gov’t had $5m in Bank of Asia
Five days after financial regulators’ surprise announcement that they are winding down the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley dropped another bombshell on Tuesday in the House …
June 6, 2025
Controlling powers urged to back territories
The United Kingdom and other “administering powers” should set aside their national interest to support self-determination for the Virgin Islands and the 16 other non-independent territories they control, according to …
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June 6, 2025
Branson backs bid to boost VI oceans
Billionaire Sir Richard Branson is a key player in the launch of a $200,000 initiative to invest in Virgin Islands entrepreneurs seeking to launch businesses that will benefit the territory’s …
June 5, 2025
Walwyn resurrects no-confidence vote
For the first time under Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn, the opposition has renewed its attempts to topple Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley’s government through a no-confidence vote. The vote Mr. Walwyn …
June 5, 2025
Small protest occupies roundabout
Pacing around the Road Town roundabout on the morning of June 2, about half a dozen protestors called for the government to address problems ranging from water lock-offs and crumbling …
June 3, 2025
Spring Bay could reopen by year-end
Nestled between vacation villas on Virgin Gorda’s southwestern tip, Spring Bay National Park is a more accessible beach experience for people unable to circumnavigate The Baths less than a kilometre …
June 2, 2025
Gov’t aims to boost marine safety
Marine accidents, pollution and climate change were among the topics addressed when stakeholders from the public and private sectors met this month to discuss maritime safety in the territory. At …
May 30, 2025
Speedboats go all in for poker run
Northbound and loud out of Virgin Gorda’s Leverick Bay Sunday morning, more than 80 speedboats with names such as Diamond, BackShot and D’Menace roared around Mosquito Island before turning west …
May 29, 2025
Premier stands firm on company register
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has struck a defiant tone by insisting that the Virgin Islands will go its own way despite pressure from British politicians to publicly disclose who owns …
May 29, 2025
The OECS backs push for greater autonomy
The government’s ongoing push for greater autonomy has received a boost from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. The regional block threw its weight behind Virgin Islands leaders at a …
May 29, 2025
69 registered as British citizens
Sixty-nine people were registered as British citizens during a recent ceremony at Government House after previously being naturalised as British overseas territories citizens. As part of the May 6 proceedings, …
May 29, 2025
How to spell S-E-N-I-O-R-S
Seniors tested their spelling skills on Sunday afternoon at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College as part of a month of activities held in their honour. When the smoke cleared, former …
May 28, 2025
New film festival coming soon
A film festival set to launch this fall will highlight work from here and abroad and help “bridge the gap” between Caribbean cinema and literature, organisers said. The inaugural 284 …
May 28, 2025
New network to boost sustainable development
Sixteen Caribbean governments have formed a new network designed to strengthen regional collaboration on sustainable development. The Caribbean Subregional Sustainable Development Network was formalised recently at a virtual debriefing on …
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