The 2024 CIBC Caribbean Walk for the Cure campaign has once again demonstrated the power of community collaboration, raising an impressive $67,000 to support cancer research and the fight against cancer in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). At a special cheque presentation at the CIBC Caribbean Retail Banking Hall, the BVI Cancer Society and National … Continued

The VI Consortium has reported that in a remarkably historic move that coincides with the conclusion of both Virgin Islands History Month and Women’s History Month, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has appointed Lieutenant Deborah Hodge as Chief of Police for the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) in the St. Thomas-St. John District. The announcement marks … Continued

The Office of the City Manager has locked out 15 of some 60 Vendors operating at Crafts Alive on Waterfront Drive. The vendors were locked out of their stores as of Monday, March 31st because of non-payment. The issue of non-payment with the Vendors is something which has been ongoing for the past 10-12 years. … Continued

A Prison Officer was stabbed by an inmate with known mental illness on Sunday, March 30th. Following the incident, Superintendent at the Prisons Jay Kendall has given the assurance that staff used appropriate measures to deescalate the situation. In a statement to the Media, Monday March 31st, Kendall said a prisoner with known mental health … Continued

As part of its strategic goal to promote innovative pedagogy, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) say they are excited to welcome distinguished scholar, researcher and Stanford University lecturer, Dr. Hope McCoy, as its second Fulbright Scholar. Dr. Hope McCoy is a Lecturer and Fellow in the Civic, Liberal, and Global Education programme at … Continued

Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) say they continue to make significant progress in ongoing investigations into robberies and other property crimes across the Territory. On Wednesday, March 25, RVIPF officers conducted search operations at five properties linked to suspects in recent armed robberies. During the course of these operations, officers recovered … Continued

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) British Virgin Islands (BVI) was reintroduced to the BVI community last week, reaffirming its commitment to sharing the Gospel with children across the territory. As a local chapter of an international Bible-centered, interdenominational, non-profit organization, CEF BVI says they are dedicated to evangelizing boys and girls with the message of Jesus … Continued

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission recently sponsored the highly anticipated Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix (SailGP), which took place from 22nd to 23rd March 2025, at the prestigious Golden Gate Yacht Club. This partnership underscored the BVI’s reputation as the “Undisputed Sailing Capital of the Caribbean” and one of the … Continued

A three-day conference was held in the Territory to discuss advancing postal services in the Virgin Islands. The conference included topics exploring digital transformation and integrating technology such as artificial intelligence. The conference was hosted by Caribbean Postal Union (CPU) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in collaboration with the British Virgin Islands Postal Services … Continued

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced the signing of a contract for the processing and transportation of derelict vehicles from the temporary derelict vehicle site in Havers. The contract valued at $110,000 was awarded to Shaquille Stoutt of ENS Excavation Trucking and is part of the Government of the Virgin Islands’ ongoing … Continued