The Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency John Ranking CMG has officially responded to community calls regarding the findings and release of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report. On April 5th, Governor Rankin initially said that he would present an update on the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report after Easter. In an official statement … Continued

The Food Security and Sustainability Act was passed during the Second Sitting of Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands on Tuesday, April 19. The Act was brought to the House by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. … Continued

Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley will be traveling to the Turks and Caicos Islands to attend a climate change summit on Friday. The event will be hosted by the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) under the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Culture and Heritage, Agriculture, … Continued

On, Sunday April 17th 2022, the Valley Sound Lions Club held its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Walters Recreational Park on Virgin Gorda. This year’s theme was “the hunt for the golden egg”. The Valley Sounds Lion Club says that this is one of their signature annual events that has been going on for … Continued

The Aspire Artemis Foundation which promotes solution oriented growth opportunities that foster self-confidence, make a social impact, and enrich communities announces its next stop in the Journeys in STE(A)M: Inclusion, Innovation + Impact – A Global Symposium, April 21-23, 2022 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, on the island of Tortola, BVI. AAF works … Continued

An emergency public meeting was hosted by the Government of the Virgin Islands to discuss waste management solutions for the Territory with stakeholders. The meeting was held at Maria’s by the Sea on Wednesday, April 13 and featured remarks from Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, Minister for Health and Social Development … Continued

The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) in its capacity as the Commonwealth Games Association (BVICGA) will host the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay in the Virgin Islands (UK) on Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4. The Queen’s Baton Relay started its tour of 72 Commonwealth nations and territories in October 2021 when Her Majesty … Continued

The Raul “Jougo” Sprauve Easter Festiville 2022 is in full swing with a number of events planned, including family focused activities and entertainment for a wide spectrum of patrons. Commenting on the festivities, Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festivals & Fairs Committee (VIFFC) Mr. Dirk Walters said: “Patrons are in for a treat with a … Continued

The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) in collaboration with Service Organizations in the BVI is inviting the general public to an Appreciation Service and Award Ceremony. The ceremony would be honoring Covid-19 Pandemic Front-line Workers. This takes place on Friday 22nd April 2022 at the Road Town Methodist Church at 5:30 p.m. The council “is inviting the … Continued

In an official statement the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution informed the public that Andrew Morrell has been charged in relation to the October 16th, 2021 boating accident that claimed the life of Frandie Martin Jr. Morrell was arrested and charged on yesterday April 12th, 2022, and granted bail with “strict conditions”. While … Continued