The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) are continuing to strengthen technical education and workforce development through their ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the first cohort of students expected to begin hands-on training next fall semester on Diesel Engine 11 at BVIEC’s Long Bush facility.Diesel Engine 11 was the last engine installed in the Long Bush Power Station building and operated strongly befo...

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, has said that the proposed Elections (Amendment) Act 2026 is the result of extensive consultation and careful review of recommendations from multiple stakeholders.“This is the Elections Amendment Act 2026, following extensive deliberations with a number of entities, including a committee of the House (of Assembly) who looked at recommendations of various observer missions that came to The Virgin Islands,” he stated ...

As The Virgin Islands marks Earth Day 2026, Green VI and the Governor’s Office extend a Territory-wide invitation for all residents to take collective action against plastic pollution.Under the local theme ‘Planet vs. Plastics’, this year’s Earth Week (20 – 25 April) highlights the growing impact of plastic pollution—not only on the environment, but on human health, livelihoods, and the future of the Territory. The plastic we discard every day does not simply ...

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is encouraging eligible individuals to register to vote.To be qualified to register, a person must be a Belonger as per section (2)(2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, 18 years of age or older, and domiciled in the Virgin Islands. Documents to be presented when registering are either a Virgin Islands Passport with embossed seal, a Belonger Card, or a Belonger Certificate. A Naturalisation Certificate can also be used, provided the certific...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force wishes to inform the public that on Thursday 16 April 2026, officers of the RVIPF on patrol in the Free Bottom area conducted a stop and check, which led to the recovery of a Glock pistol, a quantity of cannabis, and 13 rounds of .45 calibre ammunition.That action led to the arrest of two men: Dalfree Rodriguez De La Rosa, aged 22, of Hannahs Estate, Tortola; and John Harvey, aged 33, of Purcell Estate, Tortola. The firearm has since been identified as a pro...

Information reaching our newsroom early this morning confirms that former Speaker of the House Julian Willock is facing theft charges in the Magistrate’s Court. Reviewing the information received, the former Speaker is set to make an appearance in the matter on Tuesday April 28, 2026 - Commissioner of Police Vs Julian Willock. We understand that this will be the second appearance in the matter. The former Speaker who we understand is gearing up to contest the Third District ...

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Hello You! What a drive. Getting home these days feels more like a task than going to a place of sanctuary. Anybody else feels this way? I do understand that with development comes a few inconveniences but dawg, this is not for the weak rather the impatient. Hours upon hours in traffic, hungry, tired, sleepy. Kids in the back arguing away. But we must endure it for the sake of progress. Election is really around the corner. We see you, big dawg!Sirens, Dust & More PromisesThe roads feel...