Team BVI outdid themselves at the recent WinFest International Drag Race Rivalry in Nevis. The British Virgin Islands made a statement at the 2026 WinFest International Drag Race Rivalry, held May 22–24 at the St. James Raceway in Nevis, as Team BVI brought together racers, supporters andcrews from across the territory for what participants described … Continued
Rock Café in Virgin Gorda will temporarily close its doors on May 31, 2026, as the MHV Group moves forward with plans to transform the property into a major hotel and restaurant development. In a press release, the company said the redevelopment forms part of its broader investment strategy for Virgin Gorda and follows the … Continued
Friendly competition, laughter and community camaraderie filled the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium as the Carrot Bay Senior Engagement Programme “Creme of the Crop” emerged victorious in the Family Feud Seniors’ Edition, one of the signature activities for the 37th Anniversary of Senior Citizens’ Month. The Creme of the Crop defeated the East End/Long Look Senior … Continued
Residents are being advised to not compare the hantavirus outbreak which has killed three passengers from a cruise ship to the covid-19 pandemic. There is still no sign of a larger hantavirus outbreak according to international news. Speaking during a GIS report, Chief Medical officer Dr Ronald Georges has also confirmed that despite the reported … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation is advising customers in parts of Anegada of a scheduled power outage planned for Thursday, May 28. According to the utility provider, the interruption will affect customers from The Bridge to Keel Point between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. BVIEC said the temporary outage is necessary to facilitate … Continued
On Friday 22nd May 2026, thirty-five middle-management supervisors from across the Caribbean successfully completed the twelve-week Staff and Junior Command Course conducted at the National Police College of Jamaica. Among the graduates were Inspectors Andy Lawrence and Jean Avril of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, who participated alongside officers from the Jamaica Constabulary Force … Continued
A team representing the British Virgin Islands has advanced to the finals of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase and will present its innovative tourism concept during Caribbean Week in New York on June 4. The team, representing the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, will showcase its project titled “Caribbean Green & Blue … Continued
Veteran cultural contributors Lavida Cottoy and Roberto “Sosa” Harrigan were the honorees on Friday evening as organizers officially launched the 72nd Annual Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. Cottoy was named the 2026 Festival Honoree in recognition of her decades of dedication and service to the territory’s cultural development and … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has launched its first community pop-up for the 2026 hurricane season at RiteWay in Pasea, Tortola on Friday, urging residents of the Virgin Islands to begin early preparedness for hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Information Manager Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel said the outreach initiative is designed to help the public get plans … Continued
The government of the Virgin Islands paid out more than 1.5 million dollars as base contracts with two UK overseas lawyers between 2018 and 2026. This information is based on research done by the Media. The research showed that during this period 1 million, 5 hundred and 22 thousand, 3 hundred and fifty-two dollars was … Continued
