The British Virgin Islands may be celebrating record cruise passenger arrivals, but questions are being raised about how much of that success is actually reaching local businesses, taxi operators and the wider economy. National Democratic Party President Paul Hewlett argues that while government continues to tout strong cruise numbers, the reality on the ground tells … Continued
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer says the need for a complete redesign of the West End Ferry Terminal project represents a significant setback for the government. The Ministry of Communications and Works recently disclosed that initial tender bids for the project substantially exceeded the approved budget, prompting a pause in the process. According to … Continued
Ten students from secondary schools across the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will on Thursday June 4th compete for title of British Virgin Islands Junior Ambassador of Tourism. The annual competition is organised by the Training Department of the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) and will be held at Maria’s by the Sea Hotel Conference … Continued
On 28 June, 2026, Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, congratulated 26 entrepreneurs and business owners who successfully completed the Entrepreneurial Education Programme, a training initiative hosted by the Department of Trade in collaboration with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) – designed to strengthen … Continued
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), Premier’s Office, is moving forward with a collaborative strategy with stakeholders to elevate industry standards, enhance marine safety, and strengthen environmental stewardship across in The Virgin Islands. The initiative follows the successful hosting of a Maritime Safety Engagement Meeting on Friday, 29 May. The forum united government … Continued
Lemonade BVI’s 2nd Annual Autism and Down Syndrome Symposium emphasized the importance of embracing inclusive and accommodating practices to create supportive environments for neurodivergent individuals. Lemonade BVI extends sincere gratitude to all attendees, volunteers, guest speakers, sponsors, the host venue, and everyone else who contributed to making the 2026 Autism and Down syndrome Symposium possible. … Continued
Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, this week highlighted the Virgin Islands Government’s commitment to the continued development of the Territory as a modern, resilient and internationally respected financial services centre through strong compliance, innovation and investment in people. Addressing industry professionals and students at two … Continued
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development will be hosting the Virgin Islands Tourism Summit 2026, a two-day event that will bring together tourism stakeholders, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and creatives to help shape the future of tourism in the Virgin Islands. The 10-11 June event will be held in partnership with the … Continued
Police were called earlier this week to a supermarket in Pasea Estate following a disturbance involving two customers during which a weapon was allegedly brandished. The incident, which was captured on video and circulated publicly, showed a busy shopping environment as staff and security personnel worked to contain the situation. In a statement, the Royal … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) wishes to advise the public that the Department of Enterprise & Security (Information Technology Department) will be conducting a scheduled phone system update on Sunday, May 31, 2026, between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. During this period, all BVIHSA landline telephone services will be temporarily offline. … Continued
