Partner at Maples BVI and Head of the Regulatory & Financial Services team Ayana Hull has been named Woman of the Year – Caribbean, at the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards 2026. The Awards ceremony was earlier this week in New York and formed part of Citywealth’s fifteenth-year celebration of the global Powerwomen Awards, which honour women … Continued
The Miss BritishVirgin Islands (MBVI) Pageant Sub-committee has issued a call for contestants for the MissBritish Virgin Islands 2026 Pageant, inviting eligible young women across the territory tocompete for one of the most prestigious titles in the British Virgin Islands.The pageant continues to serve as an important cultural platform, providing participants with theopportunity to represent … Continued
A police officer who was indicted on charges including perjury in 2022 walked out of the High Court a free man on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026. Marley Sebastian was charged by the Director of Public Prosecutions with perjury in relation to evidence he gave in 2019 in another police case relating to Pamphil Prevost and … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has reaffirmed its commitment to engaging with and supporting the well-being of senior citizens following a meaningful visit with the OASIS (Older Adults Sharing in Service) Seniors Group in the Second District. The meeting, held at the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, was convened at the … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging residents of the Virgin Islands to take proactive steps to protect their kidney health, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the growing burden of chronic non-communicable diseases across the territory. Health officials say the initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of kidney function … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is inviting members of the public to participate in this year’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training, aimed at equipping individuals with the skills needed to respond effectively during community emergencies. The training, scheduled for March 27, 2026, will focus on building resilience and delivering human-centred crisis response … Continued
Anegada native Lorraine Wheatley has been recognised as Sister Islander of the Quarter in the first Sister Islands Newsletter of 2026, highlighting her contributions to business, community development and resilience in the Virgin Islands. Wheatley, who was born on Anegada to the late Lowell Wheatley and Vivian Wheatley, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management … Continued
A total of three hundred and twenty eight students from twenty seven schools across the Virgin Islands will showcase their creativity, research and problem-solving skills during the upcoming National Science and Innovation Fair, one of the major highlights of Education Month 2026. The participating schools include nineteen primary schools and eight secondary schools from both … Continued
Ms. Debra D. Hodge has been appointed Director of Youth Affairs and Sports effective 2nd February, 2026. The new director joins the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports with extensive experience in youth development, having most recently worked as Director of Student Life at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. Ms. Hodge’s appointment as … Continued
The Ministry of Communications and Works has announced that road reconstruction works will begin in Sea Cow’s Bay on Monday, March 23, 2026. According to the Ministry, the project will include the reconstruction of sidewalks as well as the construction of new slipper drains and curb walls. Works will also involve the complete demolition of … Continued
