In light of a weather alert for an approaching frontal trough system, the Public Works Department has mobilized crews to monitor and prepare for potential flooding and storm impacts. Minister for Communications and Works Hon.Kye Rymer said the Public Works Department has activated its emergency response team. Crews are inspecting waterways and ghuts across the … Continued
A major recommendation by the British Virgin Islands’ Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) aims to give voters more say in choosing the country’s top leader. The report noted that during the consultation process, “there were certain recurring themes which were imparted with a firm and unshakeable resolve that these particular things must be addressed in the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands have extended its prayers and best wishes to His Majesty King Charles III, following the announcement of his cancer diagnosis. In a statement on Monday, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley on behalf of his administration expressed solidarity with individuals worldwide who are sending positive thoughts and wishes to … Continued
As the British Virgin Islands’ tourism product continues to grow, beach safety and local capacity to respond to large-scale emergencies remain a concern. In a recent interview with 284 Media, Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Honourable Luce Hodge Smith reflected on the importance of safety for the Tourism Sector. While she couldn’t go into … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board has launched an exciting new partnership with WINAIR to give away a BVI vacation package. The two organizations are teaming up on a promotional giveaway that will award roundtrip flights, festival tickets, and island experiences in the British Virgin Islands to one lucky winner. The giveaway is open to … Continued
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley recently gave an update on the progress being made by the Coral Reef Strike Team to combat stony coral tissue loss disease in the territory and other efforts to protect and rebuild reefs in the BVI’s Waters, while speaking in the House of Assembly. Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease is a … Continued
The Minister for the Americas, the Caribbean, and United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories (OTs), David Rutley MP has issued a stern warning to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Government, stating that the UK will not hesitate to take further action if the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations continue to lag. The OTs … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has voiced his support for rehabilitation initiatives at His Majesty’s Prison. Honourable Wheatley during a visit to the prison on February 1, along with Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly and Territorial-at-Large Representative Honourable Stacey Mather emphasised the role of rehabilitation and successful reintegration … Continued
As part of the Government of the Virgin Islands’ commitment to effectively manage the presence of sargassum seaweed in the territory, it will be purchasing a sargassum boom to be installed in the surrounding waters at Handsome Bay, Virgin Gorda. Sargassum booms are generally used as one of the strategies to minimize the amount of … Continued
The 2024 Virgin Islands Volleyball Association (VIVA) Power League season got off to an action-packed start last weekend with a total of six games played between Saturday and Sunday. On the opening night, the first game in the Women’s B Division saw Lady Hawks coming from a set down to take the game 22-25, 25-22, … Continued
