The upcoming 57th Virgin Gorda Easter Festival will pay tribute to the prominent Virgin Gorda businessman, Rupert “Buck” Vanterpool. Mr. Vanterpool has been named the honouree of the festival, recognizing his enduring commitment and substantial contributions to the event over the years. The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee annually designates an honouree who has played … Continued
Virgin Islands multimedia artist Teia “Grim” Lettsome has taken her talents to the USVI for her second-ever solo art exhibition, marking an exciting milestone in her burgeoning career. Lettsome’s pop-up exhibition is being hosted at the 81C gallery in St. Thomas from March 11th to 24th, providing a new platform to showcase her diverse artistic … Continued
Representative for the 6th district, Hon. Myron Walwyn, recently confronted the government on its strategy to boost Overnight Visitors to the British Virgin Islands amidst a surge in cruise ship arrivals. A remarkable year in 2023, dominated by cruise ship visitors, has sparked concerns among the public and tourism stakeholders. Walwyn voiced dissatisfaction over the … Continued
The Department of Immigration and Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three Colombian nationals who disembarked from a cruise ship in the Territory and have not returned. Mr. Jean Carlo Ospina Cano, Ms. Pamela Mesa Escobar and Ms. Yesica Yojana Marin Ramirez arrived in the Virgin Islands aboard the … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith, OBE has reaffirmed the Virgin Islands’ commitment to rigorously implementing the recommendations outlined in its recent Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) published by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF). In a statement to the House of Assembly on Tuesday, Smith said the Government takes the … Continued
In celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley has paid tribute to the remarkable accomplishments of women in the Virgin Islands while reaffirming the Territory’s commitment to gender equality and empowerment. In a recent statement Wheatley extended warm wishes to all women in the BVI for … Continued
The pristine natural beauty of Virgin Gorda has earned the island a well-deserved spot on Travel and Leisure magazine’s “15 Best Places to Travel in April” list. The article told readers that as the third-largest island in the BVI archipelago, Virgin Gorda offers a quintessential Caribbean escape with its pristine beaches, luxury resorts, national parks, … Continued
On March 2nd, 2024 three promising young ladies took the stage for their chance at the title of “Miss Teen Virgin Gorda Easter Festival”. They all put on exceptional performances. Results Miss Popularity : Contestant 1 Miss Congeniality : Contestant 2 Miss Photogenic : Contestant 3 Best Introduction : Contestant 2 Best Creative Cultural Wear: Contestant … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation has announced that there will be a power outage affecting several areas on Tortola today from 12 pm to 1 pm. The utility company stated that the temporary disruption in service is necessary as part of ongoing efforts to replace a blown transformer on the Long Swamp Ridge feeder. The outage … Continued
Rhonda Victor-Pinnock, representing the British Virgin Islands, has been honored with the “Difference Maker” award at the ongoing Mrs. Globe Pageant in Hainan, China. The annual international competition celebrates the achievements and advocacies of married women from around the world. Pinnock was nominated in multiple categories including Best Mamma Body, Country Pride, Difference Maker, and … Continued
