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October 27th, 2025
Over 250 households signed up for BVIEC's solar programme

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity (BVIEC) Step Programme, officially known as the Solar Technology Energy Programme (STEP), which aims to significantly reduce electricity bills for residents in the Virgin Islands, has attracted over 250 homeowners for the implementation of solar systems.

October 25th, 2025
CIBC Walk for the Cure draws crowd of over 100

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Health and Social Development Minister Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has emphasised the need for increased cancer awareness and early detection to save lives.

October 23rd, 2025
Major upgrades for Anegada Ferry Terminal

SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- Major upgrades are currently ongoing on the Anegada Ferry Terminal, the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has said.

October 22nd, 2025
Global compliance leader to conduct landmark masterclasses @HLSCC’S RMI

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands’ financial services community is preparing for a transformative milestone this November, as the Vice President of the International Compliance Association (ICA), Timothy Tyler, arrives at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Robert Mathavious Institute for Financial Services (RMI).

October 21st, 2025
Oleander House to be demolished; New building for judges to be constructed

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In an effort to improve the working conditions for judges in the Virgin Islands, plans are set in motion to demolish the dilapidated Estate House #2, commonly known as Oleander House, located in the heart of Road Town.

October 20th, 2025
interCaribbean Airways' founder awarded honourary degree by UWI

CAVE HILL, Saint Michael, Barbados- Founder and Chairman of interCaribbean Airways, Mr. Lyndon Gardiner has been awarded an honourary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree by the University of the West Indies (UWI).

October 20th, 2025
HoA accepted salary increase ‘as a body’- Hon Walwyn

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has said members of the House of Assembly (HoA) accepted the increase in salaries collectively.

October 19th, 2025
VI mediates around $638B in investment related to Asia- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, has said the Virgin Islands is “richer” for knowing the late financial services visionary leader, Robert A. Mathavious, OBE, and “poorer” for losing him.

October 19th, 2025
USVI: Man sells possessions & relocates but job offer deferred

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A man who says he sold and donated his household belongings after receiving a job offer from the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) is now suing after he says Kyle Fleming, VIEO director, deferred the offer a day before his scheduled start date.

October 18th, 2025
BVIPA awarded Caribbean Port of the Year

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, SA- The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has been awarded the title of Caribbean Port of the Year by the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA).

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