Faced with water shortages in the Paraquita Bay area, Farmers there have been given some assistance. Five farmers were presented 1,000-gallon water tanks under the Integrated Land Management (ILM) / Sustainable Land Management (SLM) programme. The tanks, each fitted with automatic shut-off valves, were officially distributed on Tuesday, 24 March. Agricultural Management Officer in the … Continued
Three men have been charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) following an incident of illegal fishing within the Territory’s waters. According to police, the charges stem from an operation conducted on March 20, 2026, when officers attached to the Marine Unit were carrying out routine sea patrols. During the exercise, a vessel … Continued
A widespread power outage swept across the British Virgin Islands early Wednesday morning after a complete shutdown at the Pockwood Pond power plant, leaving most of the territory without electricity for several hours.The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) confirmed that the outage occurred shortly after 5:00 am, with all areas impacted except Anegada. According to Public … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) wishes to inform the public that Facility Enhancement Works are currently underway at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. As part of this project, contractors are actively working on sections of the hospital exterior, including areas facing the main parking lot. Please be advised: Members of the … Continued
Residents of Sea Cow’s Bay are being advised to prepare for water disruptions as upgrades to the Territory’s water infrastructure system get underway. According to a notice issued by the Water and Sewerage Department on March 19, the upgrades will take place alongside scheduled road reconstruction works set to begin on Monday, March 23, 2026. … Continued
Further to our Community Update dated 24 February 2026, Tortola Pier Park Ltd. (“Pier Park”) is pleased to advise that installation of the permanent Astro Turf surface at the Lawn has been successfully completed. This upgrade represents a significant enhancement to one of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park’s most utilized community spaces. The … 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
Travelers from Grenada and Nicaragua will soon face steep new costs to visit the United States (US), after the State Department announced they will be included in an expanded visa bond programme taking effect April 2. Under the policy, nationals from the two countries will be required to pay a refundable bond ranging from US$5,000 … Continued
Residents and motorists are being advised of upcoming road rehabilitation works scheduled to begin on Dungeon Road later this month, according to the Ministry of Communications and Works. The project, which is set to commence on Monday, March 23, will take place along the stretch of Dungeon Road between Venetta’s Day Cay and the Long … Continued
