The 2025 BVI National Road Race Championships concluded recently with standout performances across all divisions, marking a major highlight in the territory’s cycling calendar. In the Men’s Elite division, Darrel Christopher Jr. made a strong return to championship racing, completing the 10-lap, 65-mile course in 3:06:14 to secure the title of 2025 National Road Race … Continued
History unfolded at the 2025 BVI National Track and Field Championships on June 28, when six BVI men sprinted under 11 seconds in the same 100m final, a first for the territory and a bold statement of sprinting depth on home soil. Jaleel Croal blazed to victory in 10.09 seconds, smashing the 13-year-old All Comers … Continued
Facing mounting pressure from the United Kingdom over financial transparency, the British Virgin Islands is accelerating its push to modernize its financial services sector — spotlighting FinTech, digital assets, and regulatory innovation as key elements of its national economic strategy. The territory’s efforts were on full display at the FinTech on the Seas conference, held … Continued
Ten-year-old Delilah Pease made history for the British Virgin Islands at the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships, becoming the first BVI athlete to win back-to-back gold medals at the regional tournament. Competing in the U13 division, Pease delivered a flawless final performance against Trinidad and Tobago’s Gia Ghuran, winning 3–0 in straight sets with scores of … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development’s interdepartmental partnership with His Majesty’s Prison is bearing fruit with improvements to waste disposal practices and environmental sustainability at the facility. The initiative took shape following a recent Senior Management Team meeting chaired by Permanent Secretary Ms. Tasha Bertie and brought together Heads of Departments of Waste Management … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded a historic rise in visitor arrivals during the first quarter of 2025, crossing a major tourism milestone not seen in nearly a decade. According to official data from the Government’s Central Statistics Office, the territory welcomed 106,750 overnight visitors between January and March — a 6.4 percent increase compared … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Climate Change Honourable Julian Fraser RA attended the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference , held in Nice, France. The global forum was held from June 9 to 13 and brought together Heads of Government, ministers, scientists, civil society, youth leaders, and private sector stakeholders to advance ocean … Continued
Over 1,400 kilograms of cocaine—worth an estimated $144 million—were seized during a high-stakes multi-agency operation between June 17–18, 2025. The effort involved His Majesty’s Customs, the Department of Immigration, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force , and external law enforcement partners. The recovery took place in rugged, cliffside terrain off Virgin Gorda’s coast following the … Continued
During a recent press conference, Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool confirmed that Erick Rabsatt, a wanted fugitive from the British Virgin Islands, remains in the custody of United States authorities. Rabsatt, 23, is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of US Army veteran and businessman Jaimez Stoutt. The incident occurred at a local … Continued
During a press conference, Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool confirmed that a police operation carried out on Friday, June 27, 2025, led to the arrest of a juvenile suspect in connection with the murder of Airport Fire Officer Eric Albert. According to Vanterpool, officers conducted a search at an apartment located in Greenland, East … Continued
