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
The 2026 law year officially opened in the territory Monday morning during a ceremonial sitting at the High Court and church service at Shekinah House of Prayer, Church of God Prophecy in Huntums Ghut. The law year is being observed under the theme, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, ‘Justice that endures, anchored in independence, strengthened … Continued
Plans to improve pedestrian infrastructure in Road Town are taking shape as efforts intensify to launch the Road Town Partnership Project. On Friday, members of the Road Town Partnership Board joined key public sector stakeholders for a walk-through and site visit to examine proposed sidewalk upgrade designs along DeCastro Street, Norman Fowler Drive, and Nibbs … Continued
A decade after the National Library closed its doors, the Virgin Islands Government has allocated $250,000 in the current budget for the design of a new public library, Minister for Education Sharie De Castro announced during recent budget debates in the House of Assembly. “I want to announce today that we do have in this … Continued
Passport holder of Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica applying for B1/B2 visitor visas to the United States are now subject to visa bonds ranging from US$5,000 to US$15,000, according to U.S. authorities. The two countries are among 38 affected by the new measure, which is aimed at reducing visa overstays. In a release from the … Continued
Local entrepreneur Kevin Fahie says he is honoured to represent the Virgin Islands at the 5th Annual Progressism Summit and Experience, which will be held in Dominica on Sunday, January 11. Fahie has been invited to join regional and international leaders at the summit, where he will share insights on the progress and potential of … Continued
Deputy Registrar of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC), Lydia George, has retired after more than three decades of dedicated service. The FSC announced that George officially demitted office on December 31, 2025, bringing to a close a distinguished 32-year career with the Commission. During her tenure, George advanced through … Continued
The House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands has been prorogued, effective Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in accordance with Section 84(1) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 (U.K.S.I. 2007 No. 1678). The prorogation was carried out by the Governor on the advice of the Premier, following the established constitutional process. Under the Constitution … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) says work is progressing ahead of schedule on the derelict Vessels Removal and Disposal Project at Sea Cows Bay Harbour. The four-month project, which began on December 5, 2025, aims to remove 28 derelict vessels posing safety, environmental and navigational risks. Now in its third week, 19 … 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
