The British Virgin Islands experienced a significant increase in tourism arrivals in 2023, with a total of 994,253 visitors marking a 90% increase compared to 2022. The month of March was the most popular, attracting 138,472 visitors across all categories. Cruise Ship Visitors The majority of tourists arrived via cruise ships, with a total of … Continued
Following the notable absence of all of the elected House of Assembly Members at the farewell ceremony for former Governor John Rankin on Thursday, questions were raised as to whether it was a unified effort of the officials to boycott the ceremony following Rankin’s latest request for the position of Governor to have more powers. … Continued
The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will be launching a new satellite campus on Jost Van Dyke soon. The Jost Van Dyke campus will be located at the island’s newly constructed primary school. Education Minister Sharie de Castro announced this new development during the JVD Primary School’s opening ceremony. She said the campus will … Continued
Recent testimony by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) during the Deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee provided insights into how things are proceeding with the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre project. The RDA is developing the multi-phase initiative alongside the BVI Tourist Board. Phase One entails constructing the Welcome Center facility itself. According … Continued
The Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association (VIAA) is collaborating with the Rotaract Club of Virgin Gorda, Valley Sound Lions Club, and Sister Islands Programme to host a special concert promoting music’s brain benefits. The “Power of Music on the Brain” event will take place on Saturday, January 27th at Walter’s Recreational Park in Virgin Gorda from … Continued
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. will act in the position of Governor until January 29, 2024. The announcement follows the departure of former Governor John Rankin whose tenure ended on January 18, 2024. Archer is expected to act in the post of Governor until the arrival of Governor Designate Daniel Pruce, who is scheduled to … Continued
The United Nations has expressed deep concern about the continuing possibility of United Kingdom direct rule over the British Virgin Islands in its resolution on the Question of the British Virgin Islands adopted at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Among other things, the text of the resolution stated, “Expressing … Continued
His Excellency Governor John Rankin departed the territory on Thursday, January 18 after delivering his farewell speech at Government House in Road Town, Tortola. Kamal Haynes has the story.
D’Moi Hodge has been acquired by the Portland Trail Blazers NBA G League affiliate team, the Rip City Remix. The Rip City Remix officially announced the acquisition via their X (formerly Twitter) social media page on Thursday. According to the post, Hodge was traded from the South Bay Lakers in exchange for a 2025 first-round … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that the condition of the driver involved in the serious vehicle accident which occurred in the Meyers/Mayaba area on Tortola on Wednesday remains unknown. The confirmation came in a brief statement from the RVIPF which said the accident occurred after 1:00 p.m. In addition, the statement … Continued
