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May 8th, 2026
Ashkisha N. Maduro tipped to be new ESHS Principal

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre from senior officials at the Department of Education and the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is that current Ebenezer Thomas Primary School (ETPS) Principal Ms Ashkisha N. Maduro is tipped to be the new boss of ESHS.

May 8th, 2026
16th Edition of Summer Sizzle BVI set for July 15-20, 2026

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Caribbean’s premier fashion and lifestyle event, Summer Sizzle BVI, returns for its highly anticipated 16th edition from July 15-20, 2026.

May 8th, 2026
BVITBFC launches Virtual Reality Museum to showcase destination globally

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI — The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has officially unveiled its state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) Museum, marking a bold step forward in destination marketing and cultural preservation.

May 8th, 2026
34 public officers recognised for outstanding service

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands celebrated the commitment of thirty-four public officers during the Public Service Star Membership Club Pinning Ceremony held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

May 8th, 2026
Hon Lorna G. Smith leads VI delegation to Consensus by CoinDesk in Miami

MIAMI, Florida, USA- A team from the Virgin Islands (VI) led by Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, (AL) attended Consensus by CoinDesk in Miami, Florida, from May 5 to 7, 2026.

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.

January 26th, 2024
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).

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