The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority is investigating a fire that damaged a privately-owned houseboat at Nanny Cay Marina on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. The vessel, Kelly Jane, is a 67-foot aluminum ferry-type craft that had been converted into a houseboat with extensive wooden customisations on its deck. The boat, owned by a St. Maarten resident, had reportedly been … 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 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
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
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
The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is investigating a shark attack that claimed the life of a 56-year-old woman at Dorsch Beach on Thursday afternoon.According to VIPD, the 911 Emergency Call Center received multiple calls at approximately 4:28 pm on January 8, 2026, reporting that a female swimmer had been bitten by a shark at … Continued
The Board of Governors of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has formally approved the Council’s existing Disaster and Business Recovery Protocol, aimed at ensuring the continuity of examinations in the aftermath of natural disasters. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a press conference at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) in Kingston by CXC Registrar … Continued
