The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development in collaboration with the Long Look 250th Commemorative Committee is launching a poetry and critical essay writing competition as part of activities to observe the Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate, Long Look. As a part of these activities in observance of this … Continued
Concerns over armed robberies are influencing business confidence in the Virgin Islands, according to BVI Chamber of Commerce Chairman Sinclair Flemming. Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce, Sinclair Flemming, says concerns about armed robberies are being discussed within the Territory’s business community, with some ownersquestioning how the incidents could affect investment decisions and the … Continued
The recent nurses’ sick-out that led to clinic disruptions across the Virgin Islands has renewed attention on longstanding healthcare concerns in Jost Van Dyke, where residents say medical services remain inadequate despite the island’s significance to the tourism economy. Second District Representative Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull says the temporary closure of the Jost Van Dyke clinic … Continued
Fifth District Representative Kye Rymer has launched a Backyard Gardening Competition aimed at promoting food security, self-sufficiency and stronger family households within the district. The initiative, which officially began on June 1, invites residents to cultivate and showcase their backyard gardens for a chance to win prizes, including a $2,000 grand prize. Announcing the competition … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has awarded a contract for renovations to the lobby of the major Peebles Wing Clinics at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The contract, valued at $463,087.20, was awarded last week to Supreme Construction Engineering Management Services. According to the RDA, the renovation project is part of the … Continued
The premier has said that the reason why recommendation 41 was not accepted and alternatives proposed is due to resources. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said concerns about government resources were a key factor behind a decision not to include the progressive realization of free secondary education in proposed constitutional reforms. The issue arose during a … Continued
Ten students from secondary schools across the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will on Thursday June 4th compete for title of British Virgin Islands Junior Ambassador of Tourism. The annual competition is organised by the Training Department of the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) and will be held at Maria’s by the Sea Hotel Conference … Continued
On 28 June, 2026, Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, congratulated 26 entrepreneurs and business owners who successfully completed the Entrepreneurial Education Programme, a training initiative hosted by the Department of Trade in collaboration with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) – designed to strengthen … Continued
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), Premier’s Office, is moving forward with a collaborative strategy with stakeholders to elevate industry standards, enhance marine safety, and strengthen environmental stewardship across in The Virgin Islands. The initiative follows the successful hosting of a Maritime Safety Engagement Meeting on Friday, 29 May. The forum united government … Continued
Anegada resident Lawrence “Bunchie” Wheatley has criticised the BVI Electricity Corporation’s position that the Anegada Solar Farm was designed as a cost-recovery measure for the utility rather than a mechanism to lower electricity bills for residents. In a recent interview with 284Media, Wheatley said residents did not invent expectations of lower electricity costs, arguing that … Continued
