History unfolded at the 2025 BVI National Track and Field Championships on June 28, when six BVI men sprinted under 11 seconds in the same 100m final, a first for the territory and a bold statement of sprinting depth on home soil. Jaleel Croal blazed to victory in 10.09 seconds, smashing the 13-year-old All Comers … Continued
Facing mounting pressure from the United Kingdom over financial transparency, the British Virgin Islands is accelerating its push to modernize its financial services sector — spotlighting FinTech, digital assets, and regulatory innovation as key elements of its national economic strategy. The territory’s efforts were on full display at the FinTech on the Seas conference, held … Continued
Ten-year-old Delilah Pease made history for the British Virgin Islands at the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships, becoming the first BVI athlete to win back-to-back gold medals at the regional tournament. Competing in the U13 division, Pease delivered a flawless final performance against Trinidad and Tobago’s Gia Ghuran, winning 3–0 in straight sets with scores of … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded a historic rise in visitor arrivals during the first quarter of 2025, crossing a major tourism milestone not seen in nearly a decade. According to official data from the Government’s Central Statistics Office, the territory welcomed 106,750 overnight visitors between January and March — a 6.4 percent increase compared … Continued
Over 1,400 kilograms of cocaine—worth an estimated $144 million—were seized during a high-stakes multi-agency operation between June 17–18, 2025. The effort involved His Majesty’s Customs, the Department of Immigration, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force , and external law enforcement partners. The recovery took place in rugged, cliffside terrain off Virgin Gorda’s coast following the … Continued
The Class of 2025 at Elmore Stoutt High School has officially graduated, with 160 students walking the stage in a proud celebration of years of hard work, growth, and achievement. This year’s class not only completed their high school journey, they did so with exceptional academic performance and a clear commitment to their future. At … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has introduced a revised Beneficial Ownership policy that limits access to company ownership records to parties who can demonstrate a legitimate interest. These parties typically include agencies or individuals involved in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism, or national security investigations. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley first outlined the changes in his May … Continued
Premier the Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley recently underscored his Government’s dedication to strengthening the agriculture and fisheries sectors, identifying them as crucial pillars in the Virgin Islands’ food security and economic diversification strategy. He spoke during his year two territorial address titled “Building a Sustainable Nation”. He noted that significant progress has already been made … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is preparing to elevate its football infrastructure with the construction of a new artificial turf pitch, a development that caught the attention of regional football leaders and specialists during a recent site visit. Marco, representing Adagross—the company overseeing the turf installation—shared insights into the construction process. “We have some little challenges … Continued
Premier the Honourable Dr Natalio Wheatley has reported significant strides in reshaping the educational landscape, emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education and bolstering the territory’s infrastructure. During his recent address on progress over the first 2 years of his government’s current term he noted that these efforts are aimed at preparing the next … Continued
