The Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church has completed its latest community service initiative, repainting the bridges at the entrances to Cane Garden Bay and giving the area a refreshed look. The activity held on February 3rd, described by the church as a bridge painting effort carried out “with a purpose,” focused on restoring the western … Continued
A Talk Show host is taking issue with the proposed appointment of a non-national to the post of Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority over Dr June Samuel. Claude Skelton Cline claiming that cabinet has rejected the recommendation from the board of the BVI Health Services Authority -BVIHSA to have Dr June … Continued
Local social commentator Cindy Rosan pressed Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley for concrete answers on development plans during a recent district meeting, questioning the lack of visible progress. A pointed exchange unfolded during a recent district meeting when local social commentator Cindy Rosan questioned Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley about the pace of development projects, urging him … Continued
An increase in Sexual Transmitted Infections (STI) across the territory has prompted health officials to ramp up their safe sex campaign this Valentines. Residents are encouraged to love responsibly, know their status, and protect their health as the Ministry of Health and Social Development continues to encourage safe sex with its Wrap it Up Re-Loaded … Continued
The territory’s main prison is operating under intense spatial and operational pressure, with lawmakers raising fresh constitutional concerns over juveniles being housed within an adult facility during Standing Finance Committee deliberations on the 2026 budget. Officials confirmed that HM Prison at Balsam Ghut is currently holding 138 inmates, including135 males and 3 females, with 3 … Continued
Following a record-breaking year for tourism in 2025, the Virgin Islands Government says it is moving to diversify its tourism product, with Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley outlining plans to expand development beyond traditional hotspots. Speaking on the future of the tourism industry at his community meeting on Wednesday, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley noted that more … Continued
Residents of the Greenland community are seeking answers on long-promised street lighting across the East End communities. A new initiative to clear derelict vehicles from the territory is expected to begin soon, once the designated processing site becomes fully operational. Waste Management Director Brian Davis announced the development during a District 8 community meeting hosted … Continued
A debate over ferry subsidies and rising freight charges brought fresh attention to the cost of living in Anegada during deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee on the 2026 budget, as Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith pressed officials to address mounting concerns from residents. Smith raised the issue of the government-subsidised ferry route between Tortola … Continued
The Attorney General’s Chambers has announced that the Consolidated Index of Virgin Islands Legislation has been updated to include all legislation in force as of 1st January, 2026. This update incorporates all legislative changes made since the publication of the previous Index as of 1 January 2025. Attorney General Honourable Dawn J. Smith said, “The … Continued
The Government Information Services (GIS), described as the “communication heartbeat” of the Government of the Virgin Islands by Chief Information Officer (CIO) Nekita Turnbull, is operating under severe strain. In her presentation to the Standing Finance Committee during deliberations on the 2026 Budget, Turnbull outlined mounting pressures on the Department of Information and Public Relations. … Continued
