On the evening of June 8, 2025 Caribbean storyteller Collin D. Butler officially launched his enchanting new children’s book, Island Adventure: Caribbean Tales, at a lively event hosted at Fischer’s Cove Beach Hotel in The Valley, Virgin Gorda BVI. The occasion drew families, fans, and literary lovers to enjoy an evening of culture, creativity, and … Continued
Following the cancellation of the 2025 Miss BVI Pageant, the First Runner-Up from the 2024 Miss BVI Pageant, Miss Donyelle D. Hodge, has been named Miss BVI 2025. This decision was announced by Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Luce Hodge-Smith, who confirmed that a decision was made to coronate Miss Hodge due to … Continued
The Miss BVI Pageant, a staple of Virgin Islands culture, will not be held in 2025, as announced today in a statement from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development. The pageant’s cancellation has been attributed to challenging circumstances around the event’s logistics, which include adequate participation and planning timelines. However, Jr Minister for … Continued
A six-week course designed to equip prison inmates with essential life skills for successful reintegration into society has recently concluded with some eleven inmates at His Majesty’s Prison receiving certificates of completion for their participation. The programme was facilitated by a team of dedicated professionals from cross section of industries who volunteered their time and … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority has announced that they are celebrating a major milestone in staff development, as four team members have successfully completed aviation training programs. In a recent press announcement, it was announced that Duty Managers Ms. Paulette Cruz and Ms. Rikejah Fahie, have earned the prestigious designation of International Airport Professional (IAP) after … Continued
The Spice Island of Grenada warmly welcomed 12 dynamic delegates from the Caribbean-Canada Leaders Dialogue (CCLD) 2025 Study Tour as part of a regional initiative to foster stronger leadership collaboration and cultural exchange between the Caribbean and Canada. The journey began in Canada, where delegates united to embark on a transformative leadership experience across the … Continued
Telecom provider C&W Communications has officially changed its name to Liberty Caribbean, marking a bold new chapter in its more than 150-year legacy of connecting communities across the Caribbean. The evolution in name strengthens alignment with parent company Liberty Latin America and underscores a renewed focus on supporting the digital transformation of the region. In … Continued
Unite BVI officially launched The VI Purpose Fund and with it, it’s 2025 Impact Challenge. The fund is Unite BVI’s flagship initiative to support entrepreneurs with bold ideas to protect the environment and build a thriving Virgin Islands. The Challenge offers up to $200,000 in funding and a year of business incubation and acceleration support … Continued
Karelynne Jimenez takes top place in art competition while Aiden Thompson had the top poetry submission as part of the Environmental Health Division’s Caribbean Mosquito Awareness competition. The competition sought to promote the involvement of children to propagate the message of reducing mosquito breeding sites, commonly known as source reduction. The poetry competition was geared … Continued
On January 21st, 2025 Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards ruled “No Case to Answer” in the case against Sixth District Representative Hon. Myron Walwyn and former public servant Lorna Stevens in relation to the Elmore Stoutt High School Wall Project. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, January 21st, effectively cleared both Walwyn and Stevens of any wrongdoing … Continued
