In his latest monthly address, Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. has made a compelling appeal to the public, urging them to acknowledge and appreciate the dedication, service, and courage of law enforcement officers in the British Virgin Islands. These officers, he notes, are on the front lines in the battle against crime, safeguarding the community … Continued
BVI Tourist Board has announced that the territory has been nominated in 3 categories for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice 2023 Awards. This event allows the public to vote for their favourite destinations, resorts, and products, showcasing the best that the travel industry has to offer. The BVI’s nominations span across several categories, including … Continued
The Honourable Sharie de Castro, Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, recently addressed a fundamental aspect of societal advancement—equity and equality in education. She spoke in a statement on Special Education Week that was observed from November 27th to December 1st. She underscored the pivotal role that equal access to education plays in the … Continued
The recent unveiling of a new EC$2 commemorative polymer banknote by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) featuring cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards could foreshadow the removal of the British monarch from banknotes used across the Eastern Caribbean. The new $2 note is being released as part of the ECCB’s 40th anniversary celebrations. It marks … Continued
This past weekend the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports held a Youth Business Expo as part of its “DYAS Promoting Youth in Business”, three day event. The event has been dubbed a success by the department who recently thanked the general public for their support and attendance. They said, “Your presence helped make the … Continued
In a historic referendum held on Sunday, Venezuelan voters, reportedly, “overwhelmingly” rejected the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling over the country’s long-standing territorial dispute with Guyana. Venezuala’s Government claims that the referendum also saw voters backing the creation of a new state in the potential oil-rich Essequibo region. This move comes after the ICJ’s … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley revealed during the recent budget presentation that the government has allocated close to $10 million to ensure no public officer earns below the minimum living wage, which consultants found to be $23,719.80 per year in the Virgin Islands. The Premier stated that some 60% of government employees can currently … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management has issued a report on current air quality conditions across the Virgin Islands as the territory continues to experience a heavy surge of Saharan dust. According to Air Quality Index (AQI) readings, recent dust levels are measuring higher than average. The department advises residents to take necessary health precautions, especially … Continued
Devastating floods brought on by torrential rainfall have left at least 21 people dead in the Dominican Republic, authorities reported. The heavy rains over the weekend also displaced thousands and caused extensive damage. Among the dead were 9 people killed Saturday when rains caused a highway tunnel wall in the capital of Santo Domingo to … Continued
Residents of Tortola and Anegada were rattled early Saturday morning by a loud, unexplained boom that reverberated through the territory. While many initially speculated the noise was related to seismic activity, given the BVI’s proximity to fault lines, others discounted that theory due to the lack of accompanying tremors. Information received by our news desk … Continued
