BVIPA: Temporary vehicle route change @ Port Purcell facility due to repairs
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to advise all port users that essential repair works will commence on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Port Purcell Facility on a section of the port infrastructure adjacent to Container Tracking Station II.
‘A whole school’ needed for hospitality training- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— The outspoken social advocate, pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has proposed the development of a dedicated training facility for the hospitality and service sector, calling for joint government and private sector investment to address persistent labour challenges in the Virgin Islands.
$7.25 minimum wage to take effect July 1, 2025- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A new minimum wage of $7.25 will take effect in the Virgin Islands from July 1, 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced.
VI Toastmasters shine @ District 81 Caribbean Conference in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Virgin Islands (VI) delegation made a powerful impression at the Toastmasters District 81 Caribbean Conference, held from May 14-18, 2025.
5 to vie for Mr & Miss HLSCC in June
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will host the 2025 edition of the Mr & Miss HLSCC Pageant next month.
Hon George-Massicote delivers keynote address @ 4th Commons & OTs Speakers’ Conference
LONDON, UK- Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI) Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote delivered the keynote address during Session Four of the 4th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC), which took place in London from May 13 to 16, 2025.
Regional police officers told to get rid of the rotten ones among them
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Acting Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr has called on police officers to expose and remove those within their forces who aid criminals or are involved in crime.
NDP admonished to urgently choose a leader or perish
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Outspoken commentator and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline is publicly calling on the National Democratic Party (NDP) and its political allies to urgently settle the issue of leadership, warning that their failure to do so threatens any hope of political relevance or effective governance.
Welfare of police officers can no longer be ‘business as usual’- Sean A. McCall
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- President of the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Association (CFPWA), Mr Sean A. McCall, has said the welfare of police officers can no longer be business as usual.
‘I continue to advocate’ for better pay packages for nurses- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “We see you! We value you! We appreciate you! You are the heartbeat of the healthcare system,” Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) told nurses during his message on Mational Nurses Week 2025, celebrated last week under the theme: Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies.
71st VI Emancipation Festival to be launched Friday, May 30, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 71st Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival will be launched at the Road Town Market Square on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Owners of derelict vessels in SCB Harbour given 60 days for their removal
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Sea Cows Bay Harbour remains littered with derelict and abandoned vessels, nearly eight years after the destructive hurricanes of 2017, Irma and Maria, struck the Virgin Islands.
CGB beach 'filled with chairs; Impossible to get any space'- Resident complains
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A growing concern among Virgin Islanders about restricted access to public beaches has drawn an official response from Deputy Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3), reaffirming this should not be the case.
The role of Honourary Consul means a 'service to my country'- Paul B. Dennis
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Jamaica's newly appointed Honourary Consul to the Virgin Islands (VI), Mr Paul B. Dennis, KC, has said he views this position as an opportunity to serve Jamaica and the VI.
Christian Council to host Hurricane Supplication Services on Tortola & VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Quoting James 5:16 CSB, “The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect", the BVI Christian (BVICC) has announced it will be hosting the Annual Hurricane Supplication Service early next month.
BVITB & Film Commission launches inaugural Film Festival
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced the 284 Excellence Film Festival (284XFF), a landmark event aimed at bridging the gap between Caribbean literature and Cinema.
RVIPF ‘always willing to sweep its own house’- Acting Deputy Commissioner Davis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— In the wake of a recent high-profile murder in the Territory, Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Kendrick Davis has categorically denied any current evidence of internal compromise within law enforcement agencies.
Revamping gaming laws key to unlocking VI's horse racing potential- Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A revamp of existing legislation is at the heart of Deputy Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA’s (R3) renewed efforts to revitalise horse racing in the Virgin Islands.
Vehicle destroyed by fire @ McNamara
McNAMARA, Tortola, VI- Sometime after 11:00 PM on May 18, 2025, a car caught on fire in the McNamarra area of Tortola.
VG Bayside Blazers blow out Tola to win 2025 KOTC Caribbean C/ships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A classy VG Bayside Blazers dominated Tola en route to being crowned the 2025 King of the Courts (KOTC) Caribbean Championships at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex last night, May 18, 2025.
King of the Courts Final delayed as USVI protests
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Close to 10:00 PM tonight, May 18, 2025, the final of the 2025 King of the Courts (KOTC) Caribbean Championships was yet to get underway due to a protest by USVI Elites at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
UPDATE: USVI boycott 3rd place game of 2025 KOTC Caribbean C/ships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The third-place game in the 2025 King of the Courts (KOTC) Caribbean Championships will be played from 7:00 PM today, Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
Jaleel J.N. Croal breaks 200m national record @ 2025 American Outdoor C/ships
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, USA- Virgin Islands’ 2019 CARIFTA gold medallist in the 200m Jaleel J.N. Croal has been crowned the double sprint champion at the American Outdoor Championships 2025 held at Irwin Belk Track & Field Center in Charlotte, North Carolina from May 15-17, 2025.
BVI Post resumes letterbox services in East End & Long Look
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The BVI Post Office has announced the resumption of services to mailboxes located at the East End and Long Look Community Centre.
Trump administration weighing proposal to establish USVI Ship Registry
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Trump administration is currently reviewing a bold proposal to establish a new international ship registry in the US Virgin Islands—an initiative designed to expand the US-flagged commercial shipping fleet, strengthen national security, and elevate the US Virgin Islands as a critical player in global maritime commerce.
Governor Pruce says UK Ministers will decide on lifting Order in Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The ultimate decision on whether to lift the controversial Order in Council, which currently reserves the power for the UK Government to impose direct rule over the Virgin Islands, lies solely with UK Foreign Secretary David L. Lammy and Minister for Overseas Territories Stephen J. Doughty, according to Governor Daniel Pruce.
UPDATE: Power restored on Anegada
ANEGADA, VI- Power has been fully restored on Anegada, the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has informed.
Trough system affecting the territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is advising the public that a trough system is the cause of unstable weather conditions in the territory.
USVI: 2025 UVI graduating class receive degrees
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The graduating class of the University of the Virgin Islands on St. Thomas received their degrees during a stirring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 16, 2025.
2025 BVI Dinghy Championships a success
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE CHANNEL, Nanny Cay, VI- The Royal BVI Yacht Club (RBVIYC) hosted the 2025 BVI Dinghy Championships last weekend, May 10 to 11, 2025, at Nanny Cay.
RVIPF reports 183% spike in robberies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Kendrick Davis, on Friday, May 16, 2025, during a press engagement, said gun-related robberies in the Territory have surged dramatically in 2025 compared to the same period last year.
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Former Speaker Ingrid A. Moses appointed Acting Chief Registrar of Lands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Ingrid A. Moses, has been appointed to act as Chief Registrar of Lands in the Virgin Islands.
Police confirms Trinidadian 'Small Brent' wanted for Nyron A. Erickson's murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has named John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent, as a suspect in the murder of 32-year-old Nyron A. Erickson on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
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VG Bayside Blazers defeat defending champs USVI @ KOTC Caribbean C/Ships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After beating St Kitts in a thriller on Wednesday night, May 14, 2025, VG Bayside Blazers went a step further in the 2025 King of the Courts (KOTC) Caribbean Championships with a victory over defending champions USVI at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on May 15, 2025.
Put $$ in budget to build & maintain Official Premier’s Residence— Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Veteran commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is advocating for the Virgin Islands government to allocate funds specifically for the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of an official premier’s residence.
Contract signed for construction of oxygen concentrator housing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the government of the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to keep its promise of improving healthcare.
Free entry not yet possible for emancipation festival— Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI—The annual Emancipation Festival cannot yet be free to the public, given the unavoidable financial burden involved in staging the event, according to Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4).
Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta celebrates 50 years this Memorial Day weekend
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI– The iconic Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta will celebrate its 50th anniversary this Memorial Day weekend, May 24–25, 2025, bringing together sailors, spectators, and maritime heritage enthusiasts from across the Virgin Islands and beyond.
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