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
Sheldon Frett, a rising actor from Tortola, British Virgin Islands, has captured global attention as his latest project, the short film Many Thousands Lost, is now available on American Airlines in-flight entertainment. The film, directed by Jehan Patterson and featuring Frett in a leading role, was recently longlisted for a British Academy of Film and … Continued
A police officer was found dead the Cane Garden Bay Police Station, according to a statement released by Acting Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF) Richard Ullger. The statement said that the officer was discovered unresponsive earlier this afternoon inside the station, where he lived in the barracks. He was pronounced dead at … Continued
The beauty of racing in and around the BVI is that the plethora of stunning islands offer natural marks and turning points which ease the load on the race committee when course changes are required. Lighter than forecasted winds for the majority of the day prompted the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Race Committee … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, today officially launched the Let’s Build VI National Scholarship Programme, a landmark national initiative designed to equip Virgin Islanders with the skills, qualifications, and confidence needed to build, serve, and sustain the future of the Territory. The … Continued
A newly announced reunification within the National Democratic Party (NDP) is already stirring political debate, as questions emerge over who will ultimately lead the Opposition heading into the next General Election. The NDP confirmed this week that Opposition Leader Hon. Myron Walwyn and Hon. Mitch Turnbull have officially rejoined the party following a period of … Continued
Faced with water shortages in the Paraquita Bay area, Farmers there have been given some assistance. Five farmers were presented 1,000-gallon water tanks under the Integrated Land Management (ILM) / Sustainable Land Management (SLM) programme. The tanks, each fitted with automatic shut-off valves, were officially distributed on Tuesday, 24 March. Agricultural Management Officer in the … Continued
Three men have been charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) following an incident of illegal fishing within the Territory’s waters. According to police, the charges stem from an operation conducted on March 20, 2026, when officers attached to the Marine Unit were carrying out routine sea patrols. During the exercise, a vessel … Continued
A widespread power outage swept across the British Virgin Islands early Wednesday morning after a complete shutdown at the Pockwood Pond power plant, leaving most of the territory without electricity for several hours.The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) confirmed that the outage occurred shortly after 5:00 am, with all areas impacted except Anegada. According to Public … Continued
