Belle Vue Road temporarily closed due to downed utility pole

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has advised that Belle Vue Road is temporarily closed after a utility pole fell and obstructed the roadway. Police officers are on the scene along with personnel from the BVI Electricity Corporation, who are working to safely manage the situation and clear the obstruction. In a separate statement, the BVI Electricity Corporation said the … Continued

Robert Maduro Drive closed after partial roadway collapse in Fish Bay

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has advised the public that Robert Maduro Drive is currently closed due to a partial collapse of the roadway. In a statement, police said the collapse has created hazardous conditions for motorists and pedestrians. Officers are on the scene securing the area while awaiting the arrival of the relevant … Continued

BVI continues as one of the world’s most trusted IFC’s

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is said to have consolidated its position in 2025 as one of the world’s most trusted international financial centres. That’s according to BVI Finance which said this was evident with activity spanning digital assets, global capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, investment funds and infrastructure finance.  It said as regulatory … Continued

Courtesy Call Highlights Gender Equality Priorities and Partnership Opportunities

Strengthening collaboration to advance gender equality in the Virgin Islands was the focus of a recent courtesy call between Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ms. Tasha Bertie, and Gender and Equality Adviser at the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Ms. Claire Allan. The engagement provided an opportunity … Continued

Illegal oil dumping sparks frustration among district six residents

Residents of District Six are expressing growing frustration over illegal oil dumping in their communities, saying the practice has left some areas looking like dump sites. The concerns were raised during a District Six meeting hosted by Representative Myron Walwyn on Thursday night, where residents voiced their dissatisfaction with what they described as worsening environmental … Continued

Cline criticises NDP leadership prospects

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline on Tuesday raised concerns about the National Democratic Party’s electoral prospects, suggesting that the party could face another defeat if it seeks to elect Eight District Representative Marlon Penn. Speaking during his programme, Honestly Speaking, Cline alleged that the party’s decision to field certain candidates could negatively impact its … Continued

VIRGIN ISLANDS AIRPORTS SEES RECORD PASSENGER NUMBERS IN 2025

The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) is reporting strong and sustained growth in passenger traffic across the Territory’s airports. According to the Authority’s passenger traffic reports, there were 317,676 passenger movements, a 14.2 percent increase over 2024 which had a total of 278,085. The year 2025 marked the first year since 2008 that the Territory’s … Continued

BVIEC ANNOUNCES PHASED TRANSITION TO PAPERLESS BILLING  

The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will transition to paperless billing using a phased approach, beginning February 16, 2026, as part of our ongoing efforts to improve service delivery, operational efficiency and customer convenience. Under the first phase of the initiative, effective February 16, 2026, printed electricity bills will no longer be issued routinely. … Continued