A fire in the East End area of Tortola on the morning of Monday, March 16th caused damage to several vehicles and prompted a response from firefighters and residents in the surrounding community. A resident who spoke with our newsroom said the incident began with heavy smoke in the area before the situation escalated. “I … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has welcomed Joel Moody, a FIFA Talent Coach, who will be working with the territory as part of FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS). Moody brings significant experience in youth and elite player development. He holds a UEFA A Licence, the Advanced Youth Award, and a Bachelor of Science … Continued
The BVI Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a regional trade mission that brought together business representatives from Guadeloupe, Antigua and Saint Lucia, creating new opportunities for strengthening commercial partnerships and expanding intra-Caribbean trade. The visiting delegation arrived aboard an MSC cruise vessel and participated in a networking and engagement session held at Cyril B. Romney … Continued
The Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Unit of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has received regional recognition for its work supporting youth mental health, with its latest research accepted for presentation at an upcoming Caribbean public health conference. The research paper, titled “Increased Emotional Resilience and Mental Well-being in Virgin Islands (UK) … Continued
Community nurses assigned to the islands of Jost Van Dyke and Tortola failed to report to work on Thursday, March 12th, prompting speculation about possible industrial action. 284 Media received reports that nurses had taken strike action linked to issues related to pay and funding. The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), however, said … Continued
Government is encouraging residents and stakeholders to submit comments and feedback on the proposed Sexual Offences Bill, 2025, as part of a Territory wide public consultation. The proposed Bill represents a comprehensive modernisation of the Virgin Islands’ sexual offences laws. It consolidates existing provisions and introduces updated measures to address rape and sexual assault, child … Continued
A delegation from the Virgin Islands represented the Territory at a five-day regional workshop held in Bridgetown, Barbados from 9 to 13 February. The workshop was themed “Building Climate Change-Resilient Water Management Systems.” Representatives included Ms. Atoya George from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change and Mr. Dillon Robin from the Ministry … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will mark the highly anticipated return of its renowned Performing Arts Series on Saturday, 21 March 2026 with a headline performance by internationally celebrated Latin jazz artist Tito Puente Jr. at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. For more than twenty years, the Performing Arts Series has served as … Continued
Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Luce Hodge Smith has announced that this year’s Emancipation Festival parade will culminate the season on the Saturday following August Monday, with the popular Rise and Shine Tramp remaining on August Monday. Speaking at the Emancipation Festival Forum, Hodge Smith said the decision was made after organisers observed that … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the launch of its “Teach for a Day” initiative as part of Education Month 2026, inviting community members to step into classrooms and share their knowledge and professional experiences with students across the British Virgin Islands. According to a bulletin issued on February 26, the … Continued
