The 2026 law year officially opened in the territory Monday morning during a ceremonial sitting at the High Court and church service at Shekinah House of Prayer, Church of God Prophecy in Huntums Ghut. The law year is being observed under the theme, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, ‘Justice that endures, anchored in independence, strengthened … Continued
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has weighed in on the ongoing dispute over vessel fees between the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the British Virgin Islands (BVI), warning that the matter has now escalated to the highest levels of the United States Government. He urged the Government of the Virgin Islands to pursue a diplomatic … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), working in support of the Government of the Virgin Islands, has signed a contract with Barry’s Electrical Services Ltd. for design and installation services aimed at improving generator connectivity at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The contract, signed on 12 January, is valued at $845,530.76 and … Continued
The public is advised that the road leading into Brady Ghut from Nottingham Estate will be temporarily closed to through traffic to facilitate excavation works as part of ongoing road rehabilitation and reinstatement efforts. Officials said signage will be erected at both entrances to the affected roadway to alert motorists and pedestrians of the closure. … Continued
A U.S. government trade report has formally raised concerns that recent changes to the British Virgin Islands’ vessel licensing laws are harming the U.S. Virgin Islands economy, escalating a cross-border dispute that has now reached the White House, Congress, and multiple federal agencies. The Sixteenth Report to Congress on the Operation of the Caribbean Basin … Continued
Director of Communications Karia Christopher, who passed away suddenly on December 5, 2025, was laid to rest on Saturday as family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate her life and outstanding contribution to public service and the wider Virgin Islands community. The funeral service was marked by heartfelt tributes, reflecting the profound impact Christopher … Continued
Plans to improve pedestrian infrastructure in Road Town are taking shape as efforts intensify to launch the Road Town Partnership Project. On Friday, members of the Road Town Partnership Board joined key public sector stakeholders for a walk-through and site visit to examine proposed sidewalk upgrade designs along DeCastro Street, Norman Fowler Drive, and Nibbs … Continued
A decade after the National Library closed its doors, the Virgin Islands Government has allocated $250,000 in the current budget for the design of a new public library, Minister for Education Sharie De Castro announced during recent budget debates in the House of Assembly. “I want to announce today that we do have in this … Continued
Director of the Social Security Board, Lorie Freeman, and Medical Director of the National Health Insurance (NHI), Dr. Donmick Frazer, are urging members of the public to remain compliant by contributing to the NHI, stressing that participation is key to securing long-term health benefits. The call was made on Wednesday during the Health Fair and … Continued
Virgin Islander and Director of the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI), Dr. Cassander Titley-O’Neal, has been appointed by the Government of Bermuda as a Commissioner to the Sargasso Sea Commission. The appointment is authorised under the Hamilton Declaration, an international agreement developed through negotiations among governments with interests in Sargasso Sea conservation. … Continued
