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‘Ride for Life’ to honour fallen mentor Keon Frederick
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The annual Ride for Life event organised by MALE (Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere), will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This year’s event is being held in honour of Keon Frederick, a young ‘mentor’ who tragically died in a motorcycle accident last year.
VI to host CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo, Symposium, & Field Safety Training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2025 CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo, Symposium, and Field Safety Training will be held in the Virgin Islands from April 25 to 27, 2025.
VG Dumpsite gets new admin office
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- With the construction of an administration office, the longstanding health and welfare issue at the Virgin Gorda Dumpsite has been addressed.
UK-backed enhancements to strengthen security & safety @ HMP
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has delivered on a promise to boost the British Virgin Islands’ prison system, located in Balsam Ghut, Tortola with a comprehensive support package aimed at enhancing security, operational efficiency, and staff protection at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP).
'Let us all commit to driving responsibly'- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has emphasised the importance of safe driving practices and is urging motorists to exercise extreme caution on the Territory’s roads.
'Stay safe & stay home'- Governor Daniel Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has urged residents to remain indoors as the effects of Hurricane Ernesto is still affecting the Virgin Islands.
Tropical Storm Warning still in effect for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Tropical Storm Warning is still in effect for the Virgin Islands as Ernesto has now become a Category 1 Hurricane.
TS Ernesto: ‘Prepare for potential outages’- BVIEC
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has been alerted to prepare for potential loss of electricity due to Tropical Storm Ernesto forecast to impact the Virgin Islands this evening, August 13, 2024.
Public urged to prioritise safety especially during Rise & Shine Tramps
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are urging the public to prioritise safety during the 70th Emancipation Festival Celebrations, especially during the Rise & Shine Tramps.
VI marks World Day of Health & Safety 2024 with virtual panel discussion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Human Resources observed World Day of Health and Safety in the Workplace with a special virtual panel on April 30, 2024, for the day which was spearheaded by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

