In the heart of the Virgin Islands, a beacon shone bright,  A queen of our culture, a guiding light.  With wisdom and grace that inspired so many,  Her voice was a chorus, a melody, uncanny.  Ms. "P," as she’s fondly known,  A legacy of strength, in each heart she’s sown.  Through valleys of history, she walked with pride,  A storyteller, a leader, with courage as her guide.  At ninety-five year...

TB Lettsome Airport Fire Officer shot to death outside home.

Former Legislator and cultural icon Eileen Parsons OBE has died. She passed away this morning Sunday June 22 at the Dr D Orlando Hospital. She was 94 years old. During her political career, she served as a Member of the HOA, Minister for Health Education and Welfare, Deputy Premier, and Deputy Speaker of the House. She helped to  paved the way for women in Virgin Islands politics. Ms Parsons, outside of politics, and maybe her truest love, was a culture and heritage aficionado. Sh...

Much has now been written about the Government’s ill-advised $5.0 million deposit into the troubled Bank of Asia.  Finger pointing has gone on, no proper answers have been provided, and there have been calls for the Governor to now investigate.But is the economic problem just one of $5.0 million?  We have reasons to believe that the problem might be much bigger than that.  We have attempted to do as much research on the financials of Bank of Asia as possible, but the informa...

So, it is the moment of truth.  The question is:Do we rally around the BVI coat of arms and save our livelihood?OrDo we give in to the intense desire for individualism while the country falls?  (The war of the roses flickers in my mind.)This is not a plea to excuse wrongdoing or corruption if and where it exists, rather, it is a call to lower the temperature of the oven before something other than the goose is well and thoroughly cooked.Of course, we have the example of those ‘ta...

115 persons are now British Overseas Territories Citizens following two (2) ceremonies held at Government House on June 16 and 17.During the ceremonies, the newly naturalised individuals heard congratulatory remarks from His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, Acting Premier, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, and Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.Governor Pruce reminded the celebrants that Naturalisation is an enriching process from which the Virgin Islands gains during hi...

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. deCastro,  has commended RiteWay Food Markets for their meaningful and ongoing partnership with the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre (EHRLC).Speaking at the 2025 Graduation Ceremony of the learning centre, the minister expressed heartfelt appreciation to RiteWay which she says continues to set a shining example of inclusive employment and corporate responsibility in the Virgin Islands.Honourable deCastro said, &ldquo...

The Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote, Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, was formally invited to deliver the keynote address at this year’s Caribbean Women’s Transformational Leadership Conference, that took place in Barbados on this past Wednesday, 18 June 2025.This prestigious regional conference was hosted by Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) in collaboration with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), the Commonwealth Secretariat, ParlAmer...

Hello You. Certain moments in life, we just have to sit still and Let it be. Leave things as is, Let the energy flow as it is may whether there is an energy shift or not—and then let yourself fully surrender to rest. No guilt. No thoughts. Just peace.Here’s is something to settle your beautiful soul: “When the Storm Softens”Today,I am not rushing healing.I am not forcing light.I am lying still,with the ache in my bonesand the quiet in my chest,because even this weari...

What Happened and How to Fix it in the best interest of the BVI.

Thomas of the Elmore Stoutt High School is the 2025 Secondary School Spelling Bee Champion.Joy Ogbonnaya of Ciboney Centre of Excellence secured second place while Donte Rogers of the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies was awarded third.  This competition allowed for students to engage in friendly competition with their peers from schools across the Territory, while showcasing their skills in literacy through spelling and pronunciation.The 2025 Inter-Secondary School Spelling Bee fi...

Ms. Leslie-Ann Faulkner was appointed as an Additional Magistrate within the Judiciary of the Virgin Islands for a period of one (1) year.Ms. Faulkner was sworn in by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce on Monday, 16th June.

TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS — The ultimate fusion of fashion, culture, and island luxury returns as Summer Sizzle BVI celebrates its spectacular 15th anniversary from July 24–27, 2025. This milestone event promises an electrifying showcase of global style, visionary designers, and breathtaking runway moments—all set against the stunning backdrop of the British Virgin Islands. Prepare for an unforgettable experience where high fashion meets Caribbean glamour in a celebration...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) can now confirm the identities of three males who were found deceased in separate incidents over the past week. The first body was recovered from the waters near Maria’s by the Sea after 5 pm on Friday, June 6. The deceased has been identified as  𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗮 𝟰𝟳-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺. The body was pronounce...

“Sometimes it is easy to overlook how things work and why they work.  At the heart of it may be pure capitalism, the pursuit of profits.  But in the end, we are with Adam Smith that as we each pursue our own self-interests, like an invisible hand lifting everything, the standards are raised.They do not call it the playground of billionaires for nothing.  The North Sound of Virgin Gorda is a gem and its beauty and development arrests the attention of even the casual obse...

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to its ‘grey list’ of jurisdictions with weak anti-money laundering (AML) regimes.However, the FATF said the BVI and Bolivia have committed to implement an Action Plan to “swiftly” resolve their “strategic AML deficiencies”.Jurisdictions placed on the FATF grey list are normally added to the EU’s list of high-risk third countries. That designation triggers enhanced due...

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Well well well, Hello You! You have acknowledged the random waves of emotions that hits and still stand firm in your journey for healing and growth. That's progress. That's transformation. That's finding you in the mix of chaos. May you always choose and find you. I Carry My Own PeaceMy body is scared —it trembles like wavesagainst a rocky shore,uncertain of the storms,yet yearning for the calm.I carry my own peace,like an island cradles the sea,silent and steady,rooted de...

Up to $200,000 in Investment Award Funding to Support Blue Economy Innovation in the Virgin Islands

Honourable Lorna Smith OBE, Junior Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade released a statement late Friday evening June 6, 2025, void of any substantial details, and lacking in transparency and accountability. It raised more questions than answers, and was striking for what it did not say as much as for what it did say.Smith sought instead, to defend her ‘reputation’ and threaten the freedom of the local press. She also sought to misguide the public and cast aspersions on ...