The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has charged a man following a firearm incident that occurred on Virgin Gorda shortly after midnight on Sunday, May 17. Police identified the accused as 51-year-old Khemoe Foy of Georges North Side. Foy has been formally charged with Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence … Continued
Veteran cultural contributors Lavida Cottoy and Roberto “Sosa” Harrigan were the honorees on Friday evening as organizers officially launched the 72nd Annual Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. Cottoy was named the 2026 Festival Honoree in recognition of her decades of dedication and service to the territory’s cultural development and … Continued
The Virgin Islands is getting ready for a big Emancipation Festival celebration as this year’s entertainment lineup promises to be an exciting one, with Lavida Cottoy being recognized as this year’s honoree. The festival will run from July 25th to August 8th and will feature a mix of soca, reggae, dancehall, calypso and of course … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has announced the squad selected to represent the Territory in a series of international fixtures during an overseas training and preparation camp in Gibraltar and Spain next month. The BVI Men’s Senior National Team is scheduled to face Gibraltar on June 3 in an international friendly at Europa … Continued
Talk show host and social commentator Claude Skelton Cline is urging the Virgin Islands government to place greater focus on revenue-generating investments as it utilizes the recently secured $100 million loan from CIBC FirstCaribbean. Speaking on the matter recently, Skelton Cline said while the borrowed funds are being allocated toward important national projects, many of … Continued
The government of the Virgin Islands paid out more than 1.5 million dollars as base contracts with two UK overseas lawyers between 2018 and 2026. This information is based on research done by the Media. The research showed that during this period 1 million, 5 hundred and 22 thousand, 3 hundred and fifty-two dollars was … Continued
Head of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, TRC– Guy Malone has been elected Chairman of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR), effective April 30, 2026. Malone was elected during OOCUR’s 20th Annual General Meeting held in Jamaica, which formed part of the annual conference. A release from the TRC says Malone’s appointment reflects both his … Continued
Social commentator and talk show host Claude Skelton Cline is cautioning political parties and prospective candidates against assuming the House of Assembly will automatically expand to 15 elected seats for the next general election. “Get ready for a next election that may very well remain at 13. All of you strategists and party people who … Continued
The 2026 Virgin Islands Prince and Princess Pageant season has started with a talented group of young contestants ready to showcase their confidence, culture, and community pride under the theme, “Wild Spirits Rooted in Heritage.” Chairman of the Virgin Islands Prince and Princess Pageant Committee, Yohance T. Smith, said this year’s competition continues to reflect … Continued
The Bad Ones band will reunite for a special live performance in Carrot Bay on Saturday, 23rd May in what promises to be a memorable evening of music, culture, and nostalgia. The iconic Frett brothers and friends will take patrons on a musical journey through the classics that defined an era, while also showcasing the … Continued
