The Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation is continuing its review of the Protected Basket of Goods Initiative following initial findings that the overall cost of selected essential goods remained broadly stable during the programme’s first three months. The initiative was introduced as part of a three-month package of relief measures implemented … Continued
The Office of the Deputy Governor is set to host a Restorative Justice and Pathways Conference from October 5 to 16, 2026, marking a major step toward the formal introduction of a Restorative Justice Programme in the Virgin Islands. The conference follows a commitment made during the 2025 Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit and will be … Continued
A decade of creative community-building, cultural preservation and professional development will take center stage next month as Kickin It celebrates its 10th anniversary with a two-day creative retreat at Long Bay Beach Resort in Tortola. Set for October 17 and 18, the landmark gathering will bring together creatives, entrepreneurs, cultural leaders and members of the … Continued
“Innovation and Sustainability in Seaport Operations”, that’s the theme which will guide the upcoming PortVision Conference 2026, by the BVI Ports Authority, taking place October 1–2, 2026, at Maria’s by the Sea. BVIPA says PortVision 2026 will bring together maritime professionals, public and private sector stakeholders, industry partners and members of the wider community for … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a 14-year-old male with the murder of Eric Alexis Albert, who was fatally shot in the Greenland area on June 20, 2025. The teenager was initially arrested following a police operation in Greenland on June 27, 2025, as investigators continued their probe into the shooting. During … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has welcomed a new boating event aimed at attracting visitors from Puerto Rico during one of the Territory’s traditionally slower tourism periods. The inaugural Boston Whaler Takeover brought members of the Puerto Rico Whaler Owners Club to the BVI from September 4 to 7 for four days of boating, island-hopping and … Continued
There is a regional product recall for Clorox Mistolin Cleaner and the BVI is affected. Riteway Food markets advised its customers here who purchased Clorox Mistolin Cleaner 28 oz stop using the product immediately and return it to their nearest RiteWay Food Markets location for a refund or exchange. This comes as Clorox is recalling … Continued
Government says it recognises the financial pressure that the Global Fuel Crisis is placing on families across the Virgin Islands and a review will be done on the Protected Basket of Goods initiative. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley and Lorna Smith, both holding responsibility for Economic Development and Consumer Affairs, met last … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley is set to travel to Bermuda to participate in the Annual Caribbean Overseas Territories Caucus from September 8 to 10, 2026. The caucus will be held under the leadership of Bermuda Premier E. David Burt and is expected to bring together leaders from the Caribbean Overseas … Continued
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is approaching its historical peak with activity remaining unusually low, but forecasters are cautioning that the season is far from over. As of Monday, September 7, the National Hurricane Center had recorded five named storms, Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly and Edouard. None has reached hurricane strength. By this point in … Continued
