Long Look resident Amberly Crabbe is urging Premier and Representative for the 7th District Dr. Natalio Wheatley to revisit plans for the Social Complex in Long Look. Construction work on what was described as a first-of-its-kind transitional facility and social complex began in January of this year. The Long Look Transitional Facility and Social Complex, … Continued
Premier Natalio Wheatley says the United Kingdom has not been sufficiently sensitive to the timeline and developmental needs of the Virgin Islands regarding the long-discussed expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. The Premier made the comments while explaining delays affecting the airport’s runway extension project. Full Report Below. Please enable JavaScript LinkEmbedCopy and … Continued
A male Police Constable attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has been interdicted from duty following a firearm-related incident currently under investigation. According to a press release issued by the RVIPF officers are investigating a domestic-related incident reported on Tuesday, May 27, 2026. Police said that as part of the ongoing investigation, the … Continued
Cedar International School is moving closer to a major development milestone following the recent groundbreaking ceremony for its planned Arts Centre. Construction on the project is expected to begin during the summer, according to School Director Scott Crawford, who said the initiative is currently out for bidding. Full Report Below. Please enable JavaScript LinkEmbedCopy and … Continued
Rock Café in Virgin Gorda will temporarily close its doors on May 31, 2026, as the MHV Group moves forward with plans to transform the property into a major hotel and restaurant development. In a press release, the company said the redevelopment forms part of its broader investment strategy for Virgin Gorda and follows the … Continued
The BVI Financial Services Commission has issued a new guidance document aimed at helping the donor community support nonprofit organisations in a responsible and transparent manner. According to the Commission, the initiative comes in recognition of the work of its partner agency, the Financial Investigation Agency. The guidance outlines recommended best practices for donors, including … Continued
Residents are being advised to not compare the hantavirus outbreak which has killed three passengers from a cruise ship to the covid-19 pandemic. There is still no sign of a larger hantavirus outbreak according to international news. Speaking during a GIS report, Chief Medical officer Dr Ronald Georges has also confirmed that despite the reported … Continued
The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association is lobbying the National Security Council to allow business owners in the Territory to be armed, citing ongoing concerns over violent crime and repeated armed robberies targeting businesses. The issue has gained renewed attention following last week’s armed robbery at House of Luxury, which marked the third … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation is advising customers in parts of Anegada of a scheduled power outage planned for Thursday, May 28. According to the utility provider, the interruption will affect customers from The Bridge to Keel Point between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. BVIEC said the temporary outage is necessary to facilitate … Continued
On Friday 22nd May 2026, thirty-five middle-management supervisors from across the Caribbean successfully completed the twelve-week Staff and Junior Command Course conducted at the National Police College of Jamaica. Among the graduates were Inspectors Andy Lawrence and Jean Avril of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, who participated alongside officers from the Jamaica Constabulary Force … Continued
