Two of the British Virgin Islands’ leading telecommunications companies are marking major milestones this weekend, celebrating more than four decades of service to the Territory. Caribbean Cellular Telephone and BVI Cable TV are commemorating 40 and 41 years of operations respectively, with a public celebration set for Saturday, April 18, at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. … Continued
The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is encouraging eligible individuals to register to vote. To be qualified to register, a person must be a Belonger as per section (2)(2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, 18 years of age or older, and domiciled in the Virgin Islands. Documents to be presented when registering … Continued
BVI athletes are off to a solid start in the 2026 outdoor track and field season, with encouraging performances recorded in recent meets. According to updates from the BVI Athletics Association, Trent Olive made his outdoor season debut in the long jump, recording a mark of 6.46 metres. The Bloomsburg University athlete, known primarily as … Continued
Operations at the Immigration Department are being significantly impacted by the presence of mold, with staff reportedly unable to carry out their duties effectively due to ongoing health and environmental concerns. According to reports, employees who were previously stationed on the ground floor have been relocated to the upper level of the building, which also … Continued
Members of the House of Assembly have rejected a recommendation from the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) regarding Belonger status, opting instead to support an expansion of eligibility by descent. The CRC, in its Recommendation 34, advised that no changes be made to the constitutional definition of Belonger status. However, it suggested that immigration policy could … Continued
The Caribbean Public Health Agency and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Commission have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening public health systems across the Eastern Caribbean following a high-level meeting held on March 5, 2026. Senior officials from both organisations convened to advance their longstanding partnership, focusing on improving health security, pharmaceutical services, and overall … Continued
The BVI Hong Kong Representative Office led a delegation to the Republic of India, engaging key stakeholders as part of ongoing efforts to deepen financial services and regulatory dialogue between the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and India. BVI-India cooperation continues to deepen across key institutional and industry channels. Ms. Siobhan M. Flax, Associate Director of … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) welcomes the decisive action taken by the Government of the Virgin Islands to subsidise electricity costs for customers across the Territory, as part of ongoing collaborative efforts to cushion residents and businesses from the impact of rising global fuel prices. Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, announced … Continued
At least 12 people have died after severe flooding struck northwestern Haiti earlier this week, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, as heavy rains triggered landslides and widespread destruction across the region. According to Haiti’s Civil Protection authorities, torrential rainfall between April 11 and 13 inundated several communities in the Northwest Department, including Port-de-Paix, Saint-Louis du Nord, … Continued
Caribbean nations are confronting a growing food security crisis in 2026 as global geopolitical tensions and climate risks converge, threatening already fragile economies across the region. The World Food Programme “Intersecting Global and Regional Shocks: Implications of the Middle East Crisis and El Niño for Food Security in the Caribbean” highlights how a major supply … Continued
