The Ministry of Communications and Works through the Taxi and Livery Commission and the Tortola Bus Drivers Association announces the commencement of approved public bus services operating across key routes on Tortola. The Tortola Bus Drivers Association, which is newly approved by the Ministry, and already functioning and serving the community, will operate the following … Continued
Caribbean Airlines is reassuring the public that its operations remain stable, dismissing recent speculation about the company’s future. In a statement issued on Tuesday following media reports and public discussion, the airline confirmed that flights and services are continuing as normal, with no disruption to its network. The airline’s board of directors also firmly rejected … Continued
A major milestone in regional integration and South-South cooperation was reached over the weekend as the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) backed the first large-scale commercial charter flight connecting the Caribbean directly to Africa. The groundbreaking flight, organized by Aquarian Consult Limited, departed the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts on March … 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
The Government of Saint Lucia has been informed by the United Kingdom that Saint Lucian nationals will soon need a visa to vist or transit through the United Kingdom (UK). In a notice from the UK Home Office dated March 4, 2026 the UK said the measure forms part of wider efforts o strengthen its … Continued
Operations resumed after a few hours at the TB Lettsome International Airport Wednesday night after an incident involving a Tradewinds Airlines aircraft. Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Kurt Menal told 284 Media that when the plane was about to take off, it blew out one of its tires. He said there was small … Continued
A United States Attorney Adam Sleeper says that on February 25, 2026, a jury found Nigel Cooper, 52, of the British Virgin Islands, guilty of possession of a counterfeit alien registration card, commonly known as a “permanent resident card.” District Court Judge Mark Kearney presided over the trial. Evidence presented during the proceedings showed that … Continued
Saint Kitts and Nevis welcomed the Ninth Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers: Tourism on February 11, 2026 at the Marriott Resort, marking the gathering as a pivotal moment for tourism in the OECS. The region is currently facing a convergence of mounting pressures as geopolitical uncertainty, climate volatility, and tightening global financing call for a dynamic shift … Continued
Executive Director of the US Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association Kennon Jones says the USVI marine industry is facing mounting competitive pressure from the British Virgin Islands and risks continued decline, unless policymakers take deliberate corrective action. Appearing Tuesday before the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, Jones warned that the territory’s … Continued
Following a record-breaking year for tourism in 2025, the Virgin Islands Government says it is moving to diversify its tourism product, with Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley outlining plans to expand development beyond traditional hotspots. Speaking on the future of the tourism industry at his community meeting on Wednesday, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley noted that more … Continued
