The Social Development Department is advising the public of the current operational status of Community Centres throughout the Territory and reminding persons of the procedures required to book and utilise these facilities. The following Community Centres are currently open and available for use: The Department is also informing the public that all persons wishing to … Continued
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change (MENRCC) says the sargassum decomposition is the suspected cause for the fish-die at Flamingo Pond in Anegada. The Ministry in a release says in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and local non-profit organisation Beyond the Reef, they have been actively responding to a … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has defended the decision to continue to have Anegada residents pay the same fuel surcharge as elsewhere across the territory, despite the island operating primarily on solar power. The issue has drawn renewed attention as electricity consumers across the British Virgin Islands receive bills reflecting higher global fuel … Continued
Chief Inspector Adrianne Grant-Davis of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has been named the 2026 recipient of the Leader of the Future Award at the British Overseas Territories Women in Policing Awards. The awards, supported by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and the Women in Policing Network, recognise outstanding female officers and allies … Continued
The Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT), under the leadership of President Zoe J. Walcott, delivered a focused and impactful programme of service during the 2025–2026 Rotary year, advancing Rotary International’s mission of being People of Action. Throughout the year, RCCT implemented strategic initiatives centred on youth empowerment, literacy, sustainability, health, food security, and community … Continued
Lawmakers in the British Virgin Islands have endorsed a recommendation to avoid creating a constitutional right to fish and farm, instead supporting a legislative approach to managing and protecting these traditional industries. The matter, identified as “Recommendation 44,” was examined by the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), which reviewed a public proposal calling for Virgin Islands … Continued
The Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association is proud to share that three of our board members recently participated in the 37th Global Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), held April 14–16, 2026 under the theme “Solutions for Today and Tomorrow.” This important global event brought together more than 1,400 delegates from over 60 countries, including researchers, … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, through the Police Welfare Association, have donated 30 car seats to support families in need across the Territory. The donations were made on Wednesday April 22nd, and saw 24 car seats presented to the Obstetrics Ward at the Dr Orlando Smith Hospital and the remaining 6 presented … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising members of the public to remove all vehicles and equipment currently located on the grounds of Althea Scatliffe Primary School. In a bulletin issued by the Ministry of Education Youth Affairs and Sports on April 23, officials stated that all items must be removed no later than … Continued
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has announced the appointment of Marlon A. Penn as Leader of the Opposition in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly, following his election as Political Leader of the party. In a statement issued after the party’s National Convention, the NDP confirmed that Penn was duly elected to lead the organization, … Continued
