The Miss British Virgin Islands competition has officially begun as contestants were revealed on Friday. The journey to crown the next Miss British Virgin Islands officially began on Friday, May 29, 2026, as the young women competing for the prestigious title of Miss British Virgin Islands 2026 were unveiled during the “Wave of Excellence” launch … Continued
Lemonade BVI’s 2nd Annual Autism and Down Syndrome Symposium emphasized the importance of embracing inclusive and accommodating practices to create supportive environments for neurodivergent individuals. Lemonade BVI extends sincere gratitude to all attendees, volunteers, guest speakers, sponsors, the host venue, and everyone else who contributed to making the 2026 Autism and Down syndrome Symposium possible. … Continued
Anegada resident Lawrence “Bunchie” Wheatley says a series of issues affecting both his island and the wider Virgin Islands has prompted him to become more outspoken in recent months. Wheatley, a content creator and entrepreneur, while being no stranger to public discourse has become increasingly involved in discussions surrounding the territory’s political landscape and the … Continued
Police were called earlier this week to a supermarket in Pasea Estate following a disturbance involving two customers during which a weapon was allegedly brandished. The incident, which was captured on video and circulated publicly, showed a busy shopping environment as staff and security personnel worked to contain the situation. In a statement, the Royal … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) wishes to advise the public that the Department of Enterprise & Security (Information Technology Department) will be conducting a scheduled phone system update on Sunday, May 31, 2026, between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. During this period, all BVIHSA landline telephone services will be temporarily offline. … Continued
The Virgin Islands Icon Awards has officially announced the introduction of a brand-new honours category titled ‘Legends’, adding an exciting new dimension to the 2026 staging of the awards. A total of 68 Legends honourees will be celebrated on the new show date of Saturday, July 11, 2026 staging, representing decades of contribution to nation … Continued
Long Look resident Amberly Crabbe is urging Premier and Representative for the 7th District Dr. Natalio Wheatley to revisit plans for the Social Complex in Long Look. Construction work on what was described as a first-of-its-kind transitional facility and social complex began in January of this year. The Long Look Transitional Facility and Social Complex, … Continued
The Premier is advocating for the government to have greater responsibility over the security of the Territory. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the Virgin Islands should assume greater responsibility for security matters as part of upcoming constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom , arguing thatincreased local control would strengthen democratic accountability. Speaking during a … Continued
The Virgin Islands’ public can now officially cast their votes for the 2026 Virgin Islands Icon Awards for four highly anticipated categories celebrating excellence, creativity, and impact across the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands Icon Awards continues to honour individuals whose work, talent, and influence contribute to the growth and cultural identity of the Territory, … Continued
Cedar International School is moving closer to a major development milestone following the recent groundbreaking ceremony for its planned Arts Centre. Construction on the project is expected to begin during the summer, according to School Director Scott Crawford, who said the initiative is currently out for bidding. Full Report Below. Please enable JavaScript LinkEmbedCopy and … Continued
