The Royal Virgin Islands police force has issued a missing person appeal today March 18th for a missing Virgin Islander. 51-year-old Melvin Edrick Donovan was said to be last seen in February 2025. Melvin E. Donovan is a resident of Carrot Bay and was said to be last seen in the Road Town area wearing … Continued
On Saturday, 15th March, family members of 22 honourees proudly gathered at Long Bay, Beef Island to plant seagrape trees in honour of their ancestor’s legacy and contributions to building The Virgin Islands’ community. The spirited community event marked the continuation of the initiative to replant and name 100 seagrape trees as part of the … Continued
The Virgin Islands will join the rest of the region for Caribe Wave, an annual earthquake and tsunami response exercise on March 20th, 2025.For this exercise, the simulated scenario is an earthquake off the coast of Jamaica that triggers a tsunami warning and evacuation. The purpose of this exercise is to evaluate tsunami response plans, … Continued
In a bold move to galvanise community support and celebrate its 35th anniversary, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has announced the launch of its Giving Tuesday Campaign through its HLSCC Foundation. This initiative, a cornerstone of the College’s anniversary fundraising efforts, aims to attract donations from a diverse range of donors to support … Continued
Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel left an indelible mark on the British Virgin Islands (BVI) with a highly energetic and well-received performance at the YOLO Promotion’s marquee event Black on Black on March 15. The event, which saw thousands of fans from various countries in attendance, was a night filled with unstoppable energy, surprise performances, … Continued
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change say they are in the process of developing new legislation aimed at enhancing the protection of the Virgin Islands’ natural environment. In a bid to ensure that this legislation reflects the priorities and concerns of residents, the Ministry is inviting the public to participate in a … Continued
Reports have confirmed the drowning of a 52-year-old male US citizen while swimming at The Baths on Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed in a statement saying the tourist was found unresponsive in the waters near The Baths. The victim was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. … Continued
A woman died in a single-vehicle accident late Friday night in the Brewers Bay area of Tortola, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed Saturday morning. The fatal crash occurred after 11 p.m., according to a brief police statement. Authorities have not released the identity of the female victim. “The circumstances surrounding the lone vehicle … Continued
