BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, is being transported abroad for specialised medical observation after being admitted to the Joseph N. France General Hospital Sunday evening.The Cabinet Secretariat said Monday that Drew remains awake, alert and in stable condition, but that his treating physicians have recommended that he leave the Federation for further observation and precautionary monitoring.According to the official statement, ...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — The Virgin Islands is mourning the passing of Mrs. Enelle Smith, the Territory’s oldest centenarian, who died at the remarkable age of 107.Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, expressed profound sadness at news of Mrs. Smith’s passing, describing her as a remarkable member of the Virgin Islands community whose extraordinary life represented more than a century of memories, experiences and wisdom.“Mrs Sm...

2,000+ signatures. Nearly 200 people at a public meeting. A national outcry. And finally, Government hit the brakes.

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Financial Crime Unit (RVIPF-FCU) has received regional recognition for its effectiveness in supporting international financial crime investigations.The Unit was named the ARIN-CARIB Most Responsive Member for 2025/2026, an award recognising its timely, reliable and professional responses to requests from international law enforcement and asset-recovery partners.The award was presented during the Asset Recovery In...

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Former Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal has been denied another attempt to secure release from federal custody while she appeals her criminal convictions, this time by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.In a terse order issued Tuesday, a two-judge panel consisting of Circuit Judges Cheryl Ann Krause and Cindy K. Chung denied O’Neal’s motion for release pending appeal.The order c...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched a procurement process seeking a comprehensive insurance programme for the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex as restoration and construction work continues at the Territory’s principal government administrative facility.The proposed insurance coverage will run for a period of one year and is intended to protect Government property assets, ongoing construction activities and third-party liabiliti...

The British Virgin Islands education community has come together for the opening of Edfest VI, marking the beginning of a renewed focus on innovation, excellence and the transformation of education across the Territory.Held under the theme, “Igniting Innovation, Inspiring Excellence, Transforming Education,” the first day of the event brought educators together to connect, learn and explore new approaches to teaching and student development ahead of the new school year...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced immediate measures aimed at easing the financial burden on households and businesses following significant increases in electricity bills linked to the record cost of fuel used to generate electricity in July 2026.Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer acknowledged the shock, frustration and anxiety being experienced across the Territory, saying the concerns being raised by resident...