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June 4th, 2025
VI Gov’t has $5M in failed Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, as of April 30, 2025, had five million, thirty-five thousand, nine hundred and forty-seven dollars in the now failed Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited.

June 4th, 2025
Closure of BVIPA offices & warehouses in observance of Whit Monday

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public that in observance of Whit Monday, the offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed to the public on Monday, 9 June 2025.

June 4th, 2025
Police investigating reports of gunshots @ Tortola nightclub

FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are investigating reports of gunfire at a nightclub on Tortola on Saturday night, May 31, 2025.

June 4th, 2025
Many issues raised by protestors ‘already being addressed’- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has acknowledged the protest action in Road Town by a handful of persons on June 2, 2025, and the formal submission of a letter outlining longstanding and critical national concerns.

June 4th, 2025
Education Ministry taking proactive steps in light of US student visa restrictions

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is taking proactive steps in response to US President Donald J. Trump’s student visa restrictions.

June 4th, 2025
11 inmates graduate from HMP's Reintegration Programme

BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Eleven inmates at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut have received certificates of completion for participating in a six-week course designed to equip them with essential life skills for successful reintegration into society.

June 4th, 2025
President Trump & the Crown of Rehoboam

Alred C. Frett

Getting Lost to Find Ourselves:

Day after day, we face contradicting Realities, but we are not supposed to speak out, because our Customs, Traditions and Laws of Convenience, require that we abandon our own judgement, and accept the false and misleading interpretations of those in positions of Authority... As a result, we make alibis and excuses for our Gods and Leaders, instead of holding them accountable, for promises they fail to deliver.

June 3rd, 2025
‘We are laying the groundwork for a maritime trade corridor’ with St Maarten- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an effort to reduce its dependence on the US market and position itself as a proactive participant in regional integration and economic resilience, the Virgin Islands continues to explore trade opportunities with certain countries, including Sint Maarten and the Dominican Republic.

June 3rd, 2025
Methodist Church BVI Circuit celebrates Pentecost with Revival Services and March of Witness

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Methodist Church BVI Circuit joyfully announces a dynamic week of revival services in celebration of Whit, culminating in a March of Witness and fellowship gathering on Whit Monday, June 9, 2025. This year’s theme is “Refuelling the Revival: Rekindling the Faith,” drawn from Revelation 2:1-5.

June 3rd, 2025
VI-UK relationship ‘remains on an unsustainable course’- E. Benito Wheatley

DILI, Timor-Leste: “We remain open to a positive relationship with the UK, but as it stands now, the relationship remains on an unsustainable course.”

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