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November 27th, 2025
Ticket prices ‘being factored’ in airport expansion- Hon Kye M. Rymer

LONDON, England, UK- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the ticket prices for air travel from the Virgin Islands to destinations like the United States mainland are most likely to decrease following the airport runway expansion.

November 27th, 2025
Physician & surgeon Dr John W. Smith appointed to BVIHSA Board

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Physician and surgeon Dr John W. Smith, MD, has been appointed a member of the Board of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) for the period September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2027.

November 27th, 2025
Meeting with OTs Minister resulted in 'some good outcomes' for VI- Premier Wheatley

LONDON, UK- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said talks with the United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Overseas Territories Hon Stephen J. Doughty have resulted in some positive results for the Virgin Islands (VI).

November 27th, 2025
'UK expert' investigating cause of recent prison break

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An expert from the United Kingdom (UK) is currently in the Virgin Islands (VI) investigating the October 25, 2025, prison break, which led to the escape of two prisoners.

November 26th, 2025
Infrastructure needed ‘to support Event Tourism’- Damion C. Grange

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Co-host of Talking Points, Damion C. Grange, has opined that proper infrastructure needs to be put in place to support Event Tourism in the Virgin Islands (VI).

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).

January 9th, 2024
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.

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