Two of the British Virgin Islands’ leading telecommunications companies are marking major milestones this weekend, celebrating more than four decades of service to the Territory. Caribbean Cellular Telephone and BVI Cable TV are commemorating 40 and 41 years of operations respectively, with a public celebration set for Saturday, April 18, at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. … Continued
The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is encouraging eligible individuals to register to vote. To be qualified to register, a person must be a Belonger as per section (2)(2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, 18 years of age or older, and domiciled in the Virgin Islands. Documents to be presented when registering … Continued
Operations at the Immigration Department are being significantly impacted by the presence of mold, with staff reportedly unable to carry out their duties effectively due to ongoing health and environmental concerns. According to reports, employees who were previously stationed on the ground floor have been relocated to the upper level of the building, which also … Continued
Members of the House of Assembly have rejected a recommendation from the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) regarding Belonger status, opting instead to support an expansion of eligibility by descent. The CRC, in its Recommendation 34, advised that no changes be made to the constitutional definition of Belonger status. However, it suggested that immigration policy could … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) welcomes the decisive action taken by the Government of the Virgin Islands to subsidise electricity costs for customers across the Territory, as part of ongoing collaborative efforts to cushion residents and businesses from the impact of rising global fuel prices. Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, announced … Continued
At least 12 people have died after severe flooding struck northwestern Haiti earlier this week, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, as heavy rains triggered landslides and widespread destruction across the region. According to Haiti’s Civil Protection authorities, torrential rainfall between April 11 and 13 inundated several communities in the Northwest Department, including Port-de-Paix, Saint-Louis du Nord, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), in collaboration with Creative Waves, has officially launched the Art Heals Project, an inspiring initiative that brings together art, community, and corporate support to enhance healing environments through strategic partnerships. Unveiled on April 02, 2026, in the Lobby of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, the exhibition … Continued
The Ministry of Communication and Works recently brought its leaders together for focused discussions, collaborative group work, and action planning on the ministry’s priority project portfolio. The 2026 planning Day was held under the theme, “From Vision to Execution, Innovation in Motion: Moving Faster, Adapting Smarter and Delivering Together”. Participants reviewed progress and set coordinated … Continued
The Virgin Islands is playing host to Attorneys General and Senior Legal Advisors from across the British Overseas Territories, the Crown Dependencies and the United Kingdom for the annual Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference through Friday, April 17th. This year’s conference is being held under the theme Stronger Together: Common Challenges, Collaborative Solutions and provides … Continued
The Virgin Islands is hosting national disaster management coordinators from 20 states around the Caribbean as well as key regional hazard experts this week as part of the 17th meeting of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The meeting is expected to strengthen the resilience of the Caribbean as a region, according … Continued
