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June 11th, 2026
'It's not over until the fat lady sings'- Hon Julian Fraser RA

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has addressed his critics who believe it is time for him to step aside from politics.

June 11th, 2026
HLSCC alumna Kristin C. Frazer designs chef jackets for Culinary Arts programme

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– In a move that underscores the power of alumni achievement and industry driven education, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has launched newly designed chef jackets created by HLSCC alumna Kristin C. Frazer, Founder and Creative Director of Trefle Inc., for use within the College’s Culinary Arts Programme.

June 11th, 2026
Brandywine Bay Development Project will break ground 'this year'- VI Premier

BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI– In an effort to enhance the visitor experience, as well as to tackle overcrowding of tourist spots in the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said his government will be moving ahead with the development of Brandywine Bay.

June 11th, 2026
‘Be done with’ Speech from the Throne- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and talk show host, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Virgin Islands (VI) should do away with the Speech from the Throne.

June 11th, 2026
‘The people deserve better’- Mark H. Vanterpool

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former legislator and leader of the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM), Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, has responded to the State of the Territory Address by saying the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) deserve better.

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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