ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — October 1, 2026 — Independent political candidate Lesmore Smith is making his intentions for the Fifth Electoral District increasingly visible, with a new campaign billboard outlining what he describes as his “Commitment to District 5.”The billboard, now visible in the district, carries the slogan “Less Talk. More Work.” and identifies Smith as a candidate for District 5.Smith’s campaign message centres on six areas: Support programmes for seniors Youth empowermen...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — October 1, 2026 — The National Democratic Party (NDP) is calling its members, supporters and friends to a general meeting next week as political activity continues to intensify ahead of the British Virgin Islands’ next general election.According to a notice circulated by the party, the meeting will be held Thursday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m. at The Moorings Conference Room.The invitation specifically calls on all founding members, supporters and friends of the NDP, whil...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — 284 Media has announced a pause in its news service, 284 News, effective Wednesday, September 30, as the media company says it takes time to “reflect, renew and reimagine” its approach to news and community engagement.The announcement means 284 News will pause its weekly news roundup, daily news posts and news packages while the company develops what it describes as “new ways to report the news, tell your stories and facilitate national conversations that move our Te...

Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands – The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has provided an update on the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic on Virgin Gorda following the completion of an independent environmental assessment and receipt of laboratory findings.The assessment confirmed the presence of mold within the facility. Based on the findings and recommendations from the assessment, additional remediation work is required before the building can be cleared for occupanc...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating a shooting incident in the Meyers area that left a man injured.Police said the incident occurred shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, when the man was reportedly approached by two males near his residence.The suspects are described as slim-built and dressed entirely in black. During the incident, one shot was reportedly fired, leaving the man with what appears to be a gunshot wound. He later made his way to Dr. D. Orlando ...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed an armed robbery at a business along Blackburn Highway in Purcell — four days after the incident occurred and after media efforts to obtain official information.The robbery took place on Friday, September 25, shortly after 9:30 p.m., according to police.The RVIPF said two masked males, dressed in black, entered the business and demanded cash. One of the suspects was reportedly armed with what appeared to be a hand...

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands — Hundreds of primary school students across the British Virgin Islands will get an early introduction to the magic of books and storytelling through a new literacy initiative leading up to the 2026 BVI Literary Arts Festival.The Big Read Roadshow, powered by Ogier, will take local authors, educators and volunteer readers into 10 primary schools across the Territory during Reading Is Fun Week, October 5–9.The five-day initiative is a new partnership between BV...

VIRGIN GORDA, British Virgin Islands – The newly established People’s Leadership Movement (PLM), led by businessman and former government minister Mark H. Vanterpool, has donated $5,000 to the Virgin Gorda Basketball Club, demonstrating its stated commitment to supporting youth development and sports in the Territory.Vanterpool presented the cheque on Saturday during the opening of the 2026 VG Summer Jam Basketball League at the Jeffery Caines Basketball Arena, where he attended at the invitat...