Cabinet has approved the granting of Belonger Status to more than 110 applicants, following recommendations from the Board of Immigration at its meeting held on 10 December 2025. According to the post-meeting statement, 44 individuals were granted Belonger Status as spouses of belongers, having met the legal requirement of living with their spouses in the … Continued
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority is investigating a fire that damaged a privately-owned houseboat at Nanny Cay Marina on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. The vessel, Kelly Jane, is a 67-foot aluminum ferry-type craft that had been converted into a houseboat with extensive wooden customisations on its deck. The boat, owned by a St. Maarten resident, had reportedly been … Continued
A 15-year-old girl has turned a holiday tradition into a meaningful act of charity, raising funds to support victims of domestic violence in the British Virgin Islands. Rédiance Donovan Simon used her Christmas season to collect donations for the Family Support Network (FSN), a local organization that provides critical services to individuals and families affected … Continued
History was made Monday night as Miss Teen British Virgin Islands Maya Marcellin captured the title of Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant 2025 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Competing against seven regional contestants at the Marriott Ballroom in Frigate Bay, Marcellin earned 752 points to secure the crown, marking the first win for … Continued
Following a year of focus outreach in India, the government is signaling its intent to take a major step in its long-term strategy to expand its global financial services footprint.In a release on Thursday, government official said the initiative reflects growing interests in India, which has become the world’s fourth-largest economy and the fastest-growing among … Continued
Acting Governor David D. Archer, Jr. attended the official launch of the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy Project on Friday. The project is said to be a major step toward transforming the island into one of the most sustainable communities in the Virgin Islands. The project, led by the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), introduces a modern … Continued
