Kickin It University (KIU) is proudly celebrating its first anniversary this month (May), after a successful year of preserving and promoting Virgin Islands culture. Since launching, KIU has hosted over a dozen classes, reaching over 250 registered students – over 100 of whom actively participated throughout its inaugural year. “I am incredibly proud of how … Continued
Cultural pride and community spirit were on full display as the Social Development Department hosted its Seniors’ Cultural Soirée as part of the observance of Senior Citizens’ Month 2025. The event, held on 10th May, brought together seniors from across the Territory and welcomed visiting seniors from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for a … Continued
The 4th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC) took place in London from May 13 to 16, 2025. The event was graciously hosted by the Speaker of the UK House of Commons, the Rt. Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, MP. Delegates included Speakers and Clerks from various UK Overseas Territories such as Anguilla, Bermuda, the … Continued
Rapid efforts are underway to capture wanted criminal Trinidadian Small Brent for the murder of Nyron Errickson and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said they have reason to believe that Small Brent may attempt to flee the Territory by sea. Police in a news release last Saturday stated that they are continuing efforts to … Continued
It was an evening punctuated by accolades, special singing renditions and speeches as the second Sixth District recognition ceremony took place at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay Thursday. With the sanctuary beautifully decorated in shades of purple and honourees well decked out, it was time to pay homage … Continued
With the pause in tariffs by the United States and the exemption to Tropical Shipping by the US Government, the BVI would not be resting on its laurels according to Premier and Minister of Agriculture Dr. Natalio Wheatley. Premier Wheatley has made it clear that apart from the efforts made locally to strengthen food security, … Continued
The 2025 Emancipation Festival will be launched on Friday, May 23rd in what would be a scaling back of international artistes and a high concentration on local performers compared to previous years. This was revealed by Junior Minister of Tourism and Culture Luce Hodge Smith during the Government’s Virgin Islands Voice Programme Wednesday evening. According … Continued
Governor Daniel Pruce has admitted that vetting processes are intrusive, however he made it clear that while Police officers have to provide their financial information, at no point they would have to provide their credit card pin numbers. The vetting process for members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force was launched last week by … Continued
As long as the territory is on a path towards self-determination, it does need a referendum to determine where it wants to go. And as Local Businessman Troy Christopher puts it, ‘that would be giving back what their ancestors fought for’. It is believed that a committee must be put in place which would do … Continued
As the BVI Tourism Product continues to grow, some persons are capitalizing on providing amenities on the different beaches such as beach chairs. But as this happens, it is creating a challenge, where some local persons are complaining that these chairs taking up spaces on some of the most ideal beach spots, and some persons … Continued
