The British Virgin Islands endured their second loss in the ongoing 2025 CONCACAF Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers, falling 5-0 to host nation Costa Rica on Tuesday at Estadio Nacional in San José. With this victory, Costa Rica surged to the top of Group B, delivering a commanding performance in front of their home crowd. Isaac Badilla … Continued
Rosewood Little Dix Bay has secured the top position in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hotels in the British Virgin Islands” rankings, leading a list of prestigious properties across the territory. The annual rankings, which focus on luxury accommodations, require properties to maintain at least a 4- or 5-star rating and gather a minimum … Continued
In a significant step toward improving healthcare infrastructure in the Virgin Islands, the BVI Health Services Authority signed a multi-agreement with the Recovery and Development Agency on Monday, February 10, to facilitate much-needed renovations and upgrades at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The agreements include a Memorandum of Understanding , which formalizes the strategic … Continued
French rescue teams have recovered the final two bodies from the wreckage of a Cessna 172 aircraft that crashed in the mountains of La Plaine last month, RCI Martinique reported Wednesday. The French High Mountain Gendarmerie Platoon conducted the difficult recovery operation at an altitude of 750 meters, where the aircraft wreckage hung precariously on … Continued
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States has taken a bold step towards a cleaner and economically sustainable future with the unanimous adoption of the landmark Basseterre Declaration at the Third Council of Ministers: Energy meeting held on February 4-5, 2025, in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Basseterre Declaration establishes the OECS Decade of Action for … Continued
A contract valued at $3,785,274.55 was officially awarded to Connect Enterprises Limited for work on Phase 2 of the Cane Garden Bay Sewerage Network Project. Phase two of the project entails the installation of approximately 4500 linear feet of gravity main sewer lines and pumping mains. The works also include the construction of a new … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ investment in its institutional framework and economic development has designated the territory’s sovereign credit rating as investment grade BBB/A-2 by S&P. The rating was accompanied by a “stable” outlook, indicating that the BVI is on sound footing as a hub for global financial services and warrants increased investor confidence. The territory … Continued
Agriculture and Fisheries Month will be observed this year with activities designed to highlight the ingenuity and resilience of the local sectors. In a Government Information Services release it was announced that the month’s observance will be held from March 8 to 29 and will feature activities including exhibitions, markets, and a panel discussion aimed … Continued
Joe Chapman and Zoe Sorrentino emerged victorious as the men’s and women’s national squash champions following dominant performances in the National Squash Championships held at the Tortola Sports Club last Friday. In the men’s final, top-ranked Joe Chapman faced off against reigning Under-17 Caribbean Junior Squash Champion Danny Henderson, securing an emphatic 11-5, 11-1, 11-2 … Continued
The British Virgin Islands government has initiated public consultations on proposed legislation to establish a Human Rights Commission, with territory-wide meetings scheduled to begin March 10. Deputy Governor David D. Archer, Jr. announced the launch of the Human Rights Commission Bill, 2025, calling it “a welcomed step forward in the proper handling of human rights … Continued
