In response to curiosity and concern among the public, officials from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change have stepped forward to address the presence of marine creatures resembling jellyfish in the waters of the Territory.  On Saturday, a post was made to the BVI Community Board by a member of the public … Continued

In a recent development out of the USVI, a legal opinion sought by lawmakers regarding the Executive Branch’s decision to transfer millions of dollars from the Virgin Islands (US) General Fund, without the requisite permissions, found that the act carries a possible jail time penalty and a $10,000 fine.  Members of the 35th Legislature’s Committee … Continued

Virgin Islands (US) native Aliyah Boston, a current WNBA rookie playing for the Indiana Fever, has added yet another accolade to her already impressive list of accomplishments. On Sunday, she was named one of the 2023 WNBA All-Star starters, alongside other esteemed players such as A’ja Wilson and Brittney Griner. Boston, who entered the league … Continued

The BVI Swim School is hoping to make a splash this summer with free swimming lessons for the Territory’s children. The effort is part of the school’s active participation in the #UniteForTheSea Program and is sponsored by the Unite BVI Foundation.  Registration is now open for the first two intensive swim programmes, jointly targeting children … Continued

Professionals in the Financial Services Sector will be given the opportunity to have their say on the mandate of the newly established Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade as a part of activities at the upcoming Financial Services Solutions Forum. The forum, conducted by the Ministry, will be held on Tuesday, June 27th at … Continued

The perseverance and resilience of the Elmore Stoutt High School class of 2023 were celebrated during a momentous graduation ceremony held at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town this week. Salutatorian Desarie Maynard marked the occasion as a celebration for the graduating class.  Several dignified speakers applauded the graduates for their unwavering spirit in … Continued

A local business owner has expressed frustration and called for immediate action regarding the presence of vagrants and purportedly mentally challenged individuals in Road Town. The call for action comes in the wake of an unsettling incident that occurred at the Spice BVI Trading shop front on Wednesday, which has been reported to the police. … Continued

The talented swimmers of the BVI Swim School showcased their skills at an open swim meet held in St Thomas, USVI on Saturday, June 17th. The event saw 12 swimmers from the school compete in various races, achieving outstanding results and setting new personal best times. The open meet format eliminated age groups, allowing swimmers … Continued

While the design phase of the West End Ferry Terminal project is still underway, significant developments have been made as the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) announces the receipt of nine submissions for the prequalification of contractors for the construction phase.  These submissions mark a significant step toward the realisation of the project, which aims … Continued

 Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, recently addressed fellow Heads of Government within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) regarding the concerning situation faced by the British Virgin Islands (BVI) during the Opening Ceremony of the 73rd Meeting of the OECS Authority. As noted in the Communique of the 73rd Meeting of the OECS … Continued