The Premier’s Office hosted a critical Maritime Safety Meeting, bringing key stakeholders together to discuss the state of maritime safety in the Virgin Islands. The meeting, held on May 15, sought to address pressing marine safety concerns, enhance preventative measures, and foster collaboration among agencies and organisations committed to safeguarding the Virgin Islands’ waters and … Continued
The Eslyn Henley Richez Learning Centre (EHRLC) has launched its inaugural Pen-Pal Day to increase awareness of exceptional students to their counterparts across the Territory. The initiative was launched on Wednesday, May 21 at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cow’s Bay through a partnership with the Francis Lettsome, Ebenezer Thomas, and Leonora … Continued
A Board will be put in place to run this year’s Emancipation Festival Celebrations. Last year, the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission was given the task of managing the event. However, during the Virgin Islands Voice Programme recently, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley stated that Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development is going through … Continued
Members of the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Association, CFPW are meeting in the territory for their General Meeting and they have been urged not to allow challenges to deter them from performing at their best. The AGM opened Tuesday morning under the theme, “Rethinking, reengineering, recalibrating and resetting a course for viable and sustainable … Continued
Gun-related robberies in the Virgin Islands have surged dramatically in 2025, with a 183% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kendrick Davis of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The statement was made during a press engagement on Friday, May 16, 2025. Between January and April … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands officially welcomed the appointment of Mr. Paul Dennis as Jamaica’s first Honorary Consul to the British Virgin Islands. Dennis , a respected legal professional with more than 32 years of service in the Virgin Islands, will now represent Jamaican nationals living in the BVI while facilitating stronger diplomatic ties. … Continued
