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August 14th, 2026
VI G'ovt & CDB launch MSME capacity-building series for entrepreneurs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, in partnership with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), is rolling out a three-part, expert-led training series designed to help local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) strengthen core business skills and prepare for growth.

August 14th, 2026
Stany Francis Jr completes CFU's Elite Youth Coaches Workshop in DR

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic- The Head coach of the Virgin Islands National U14 Football Team in the Dominican Republic, Stany Francis Jr, has successfully completed the Elite Youth Coaches Workshop, organised by the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) in cooperation with FIFA.

August 14th, 2026
UPDATE: Multinational rescue saves overdue boater

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A coordinated multinational search and rescue operation in the Eastern Caribbean culminated on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with the safe recovery of an overdue boater aboard the 45-foot sailing catamaran Ocean Time, about 11 nautical miles west of Sint Maarten.

August 14th, 2026
‘Electricity is the lifeblood of the economy’- Hon Skelton

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member, Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), has said the Bill amending BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) rates will also affect some smaller businesses.

August 14th, 2026
VI Women lose opening match @ECVA Championships

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) Senior Women’s Volleyball Team lost their first game against Antigua on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Men and Women’s Championship currently being held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola.

July 8th, 2026
Shanda Webster-Glasgow captures Caribbean POSH ICON Award

PETER ISLAND, VI – Shanda Webster-Glasgow of the Virgin Islands captured the Culinary ICON Award at the 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards, held during Caribbean POSH's landmark 10th anniversary celebration in the Virgin Islands.

April 8th, 2026
Annual closed season for sea turtles in effect

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders are urged to refrain from hunting or rearing sea turtles during the annual closed season, which began this April.

May 2nd, 2025
12 young swimmers to compete @ VISF Long Course Championships

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club will compete this weekend at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix at the Dolphins Pool.

March 19th, 2024
Opposition vows to support government in matters relating to CoI reforms

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Members in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have vowed to support the government over what was referred to as a ‘perfect storm’ over several issues in the VI, including matters related to the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.

January 26th, 2024
Late legislator Carvin Malone to lie in state from Feb 1, 2024

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The official funeral of former legislator Mr Carvin Malone will be held on Friday, February 2, 2023, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.

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