The Rotary Club of Central Tortola officially commenced the 2026–2027 Rotary year with an engaging and educational meeting dedicated to Rotary International’s July Area of Focus—Maternal and Child Health.Observed annually across the global Rotary network, Maternal and Child Health Month highlights Rotary’s commitment to ensuring mothers and children have access to quality healthcare, proper nutrition, and the resources needed to lead healthy, productive lives. Throughout ...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — The National Democratic Party (NDP) has expanded its slate of candidates for the next General Election, officially ratifying Aaron F. Parillon to contest the Third Electoral District and Perline Scatliffe-Leonard for the Seventh Electoral District.The ratifications were approved during the party’s National Executive Meeting on July 9 and represent the latest step in the NDP’s effort to rebuild after its defeat in the 2023 General El...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — Roadtown Wholesale Trading Ltd. (RTW) has officially commissioned what is being described as the Caribbean’s largest rooftop solar installation, a landmark private-sector investment expected to reshape conversations around renewable energy and energy security in the British Virgin Islands.The one-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic system, spanning the rooftops of several buildings at RTW’s Pasea Estate complex, is projected to generate roughly ...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — The National Democratic Party (NDP) has issued a public appeal for unity after recent comments by current and former members brought internal party differences into the public spotlight, saying its focus remains on preparing to challenge for government in the next General Election.In a statement released Thursday, the opposition party acknowledged the recent public discussion surrounding its leadership but said it was time to move beyond internal disputes and conc...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Local food brand Nyammin’ has been named the Official Rum Cake Partner for the 14th annual Christmas in July celebration, bringing one of the British Virgin Islands’ most cherished culinary traditions to one of the Territory’s largest summer events.This year’s festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, at Pond Bay, Virgin Gorda, where hundreds of boats and thousands of visitors are e...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Twenty aspiring filmmakers have completed the 2026 BVI Summer Film Academy, concluding four days of intensive training designed to help participants develop original film concepts while strengthening the Territory’s growing creative industry.Hosted by the British Virgin Islands Film Commission from July 7 to 10 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Marine Centre, the annual programme challenged participants t...

The Virgin Islands has reported significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework, with international watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) acknowledging the Territory’s continued implementation of reforms aimed at removing the jurisdiction from its “grey list.”The recognition came during the FATF Plenary held from June 17 to 19, 2026, where the Virgin Islands updated member states on its progress in implementing...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — NAGICO Insurances BVI is strengthening its commitment to youth development and sporting excellence in the Virgin Islands with a $10,000 investment as Title Sponsor of the 2026 Junior Caribbean Squash Championships.The regional championship, set for July 10 to July 16, 2026, will transform the Tortola Sports Club into a hub of Caribbean sporting talent as junior squash players from across the region compete for regional honours.The tournamen...