Fifth District Representative Kye Rymer has launched a Backyard Gardening Competition aimed at promoting food security, self-sufficiency and stronger family households within the district. The initiative, which officially began on June 1, invites residents to cultivate and showcase their backyard gardens for a chance to win prizes, including a $2,000 grand prize. Announcing the competition … Continued
The Ministry of Communications and Works has advised the public of a temporary road closure along Positive Action Drive next week to facilitate the State of the Territory Address by Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley. According to a public bulletin issued on June 3, the section of Positive Action Drive in the vicinity of the Noel … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has awarded a contract for renovations to the lobby of the major Peebles Wing Clinics at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The contract, valued at $463,087.20, was awarded last week to Supreme Construction Engineering Management Services. According to the RDA, the renovation project is part of the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture and arrest of two escaped fugitives, Jose Almestica and John Burgos, both residents of the United States Virgin Islands. The two men escaped from His Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut, Tortola, on October 25, 2025, and have … Continued
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer says the need for a complete redesign of the West End Ferry Terminal project represents a significant setback for the government. The Ministry of Communications and Works recently disclosed that initial tender bids for the project substantially exceeded the approved budget, prompting a pause in the process. According to … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are investigating a serious traffic collision that occurred in the East End district shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, June 1. According to police, the collision involved two vehicles and a motorized pedal cycle. Preliminary investigations indicate that multiple individuals sustained injuries as a result of the … Continued
Anegada resident Lawrence “Bunchie” Wheatley has criticised the BVI Electricity Corporation’s position that the Anegada Solar Farm was designed as a cost-recovery measure for the utility rather than a mechanism to lower electricity bills for residents. In a recent interview with 284Media, Wheatley said residents did not invent expectations of lower electricity costs, arguing that … Continued
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
Premier Natalio Wheatley has renewed his call for greater self-governance in the Virgin Islands. Speaking at a recent public engagement session in Jost Van Dyke, Wheatley said the Virgin Islands remains among a small number of territories around the world that have not yet achieved greater constitutional autonomy. The Premier pointed to several jurisdictions, including … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management has issued an air quality alert for the entire Virgin Islands as a plume of Saharan dust is expected to affect the Territory beginning Sunday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. According to the advisory issued Sunday morning, the worst air quality conditions were anticipated on Monday, with moderate to poor air … Continued
