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June 10th, 2026
NAGICO donates $10K to YEP following successful 2-Mile Run/Walk

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– NAGICO Insurances has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development in the Virgin Islands with a donation of $10,000 to the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP), following the successful staging of its inaugural 2-Mile Run/Walk With A Purpose on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

June 10th, 2026
VI Public Service Learning Institute & Monroe University to establish MoU

NEW YORK, USA- In a continued effort to enhance educational and professional development opportunities for Public Officers in the Virgin Islands, Dr Connie E. George, the Director of the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI), made a significant visit to Monroe University in New York, USA, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

June 10th, 2026
VI Gov't to remove visa requirement for work permit holders- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In a move to foster a more business-friendly environment, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced the removal of visa requirements for work permit holders.

June 10th, 2026
Rajah A. Smith will only run for D3 Rep if Hon Fraser is ‘not on the ballot’

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Local contractor Mr Rajah A. Smith has said he is willing to run in District 3 for the next general elections only if current representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA, decides not to run for re-election.

June 10th, 2026
‘We see your struggles, we hear your concerns’- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) sought to deliver a message of hope during the highly anticipated State of the Territory Address titled, ‘Keep Moving Forward: Building a Sustainable Nation at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on Tuesday, June 9, 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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