Aquatic Rentals Ferry Service has announced that it will suspend all ferry operations between the British Virgin Islands and the United States Virgin Islands indefinitely, effective August 31. The company announced the decision on social media on Tuesday, August 11, saying it was ending the service after many years of providing transportation between the two … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has recovered three illegal firearms and a substantial quantity of ammunition from the streets of the Territory over the past weeks as officers continue their efforts to disrupt violent crime and remove illegal weapons from circulation. The recoveries were made during the course of ongoing investigations into recent … Continued
Two men were hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a shooting in the Carrot Bay area on Thursday, August 6. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force initially reported that officers were responding to reports of shots fired in the area, noting at the time that the circumstances surrounding the incident were unclear. Police subsequently confirmed that … Continued
Sprint star Adaejah Hodge delivered another historic performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a new Games record to qualify for the women’s 200-metre final. Hodge took victory in the second semifinal, clocking 22.01 seconds with a legal +1.7 metres per second tailwind. The time erased the previous Commonwealth Games record and secured her place in the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that businessman Kai de Castro was not wearing a bulletproof vest when he was fatally shot in Brewers Bay, dispelling widespread public speculation that emerged following his death. The clarification comes after an image circulated on social media showing de Castro’s lifeless body. Police have since confirmed that … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development’s Festival Sexual Health campaign has been very visible this season. The campaign materials, mainly graphics posted to official Government of the Virgin Islands pages, feature witty phrases and eye-catching imagery. At a glance there is a lot to commend in the approach taken with this campaign. Often, public … Continued
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development invites the public to attend a Remembrance Ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Fancy Me, one of the most tragic maritime disasters in Virgin Islands history. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at Sir Olva Georges Plaza, … Continued
The High Court of Grenada has ruled that the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) acted outside its constitutional authority when it appointed Justice Eddy Ventose to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) Court of Appeal, declaring the appointment unconstitutional and quashing the decision. Justice Ventose was appointed to the appeals bench at the beginning of … Continued
Nyammin’s must-have BVI rum cake is the Official Rum Cake of the 14th annual Christmas in July (XIJ). Christmas in July is one of the most awaited nautical events for boaters and beach enthusiasts (with a record participation of 500 boats and more than 6,000 people) and Nyammin’ is bringing a taste of BVI culture to the … Continued
The Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers have kicked off their campaign at the ‘Bring Ya Best’ Basketball Tournament with an emphatic 100-75 victory over St. Martin United in their opening game on July 12. The convincing win marks a strong start for the Blazers, who entered the tournament looking to rebound from a disappointing showing at … Continued
