Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, through the Police Welfare Association, have donated 30 car seats to support families in need across the Territory. The donations were made on Wednesday April 22nd, and saw 24 car seats presented to the Obstetrics Ward at the Dr Orlando Smith Hospital and the remaining 6 presented … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) are continuing to strengthen technical education and workforce development through their ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the first cohort of students expected to begin hands-on training next fall semester on Diesel Engine 11 at BVIEC’s Long Bush facility. Diesel … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising members of the public to remove all vehicles and equipment currently located on the grounds of Althea Scatliffe Primary School. In a bulletin issued by the Ministry of Education Youth Affairs and Sports on April 23, officials stated that all items must be removed no later than … Continued
The Civil Registry and Passport Office is advising the public that new fees for United Kingdom passports took effect on April 8, 2026. Under the revised fee structure, the cost for a new, renewal, or replacement adult passport is now £116.50, while child passports are priced at £75.50. For frequent travellers, adult passports will cost … Continued
The Customs Department and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have taken a major step toward strengthening collaboration in the fight against contraband activities. The two agencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a formal framework to govern the seizure, handling, transfer, and destruction of contraband. Acting Commissioner of Customs Greg Romney welcomed … Continued
The House of Assembly has decided against introducing fixed election dates in the Virgin Islands, opting instead to preserve the current flexible system. The decision follows recommendations from the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), which also advised against amending the Constitution to mandate fixed election cycles. While the CRC suggested adding safeguards to limit the Premier’s … Continued
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has announced the appointment of Marlon A. Penn as Leader of the Opposition in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly, following his election as Political Leader of the party. In a statement issued after the party’s National Convention, the NDP confirmed that Penn was duly elected to lead the organization, … Continued
