The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) recently hosted its inaugural Career Expo to showcase career paths available at the corporation and engage the public in discussions about the future of energy in the Virgin IslandsThe expo featured interactive displays, live demonstrations by line-workers, and opportunities for attendees to engage directly with the corporation’s professionals. This initiative showcased current advancements within the company and also aimed to inspire young individuals to...

The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially ended November 30. With 18 named storms and 11 hurricanes with five major hurricanes causing damage around the Atlantic and Caribbean; 2024 was the ninth consecutive above average hurricane season.Director of Disaster Management Mr. Jasen Penn said that the destructive power of hurricanes means residents should remain prepared all year long.“It is vital that all of us in the Virgin Islands stay vigilant at the end of a record breaking season,” Mr Penn s...

Government of the Virgin Islands is continuing consultations with the public on the proposed expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.To this end, the Ministry of Communications and Works, in collaboration with the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), conducted a series of meetings last week across the Territory to update the public on the current status of the airport expansion business case and the potential benefits associated with the expansion.Minister for Communications and W...

The Government of the Virgin Islands hosted the first ever OECS-Pool Procurement Services (OECS PPS) Chief Medical Officers and Chief Pharmacists meeting from November 26 to 28.The meeting was held in partnership with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in an effort to ensuring the consistent availability of high-quality, affordable medicines across member states. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges said as a member state, the VI will benefit from better pricing on all heal...

Our newsroom is receiving information on a gun related incident earlier this afternoon in the McNamara area.We're understanding that the incident was an armed robbery incident, and that fire was opened on Police, and they retaliated. We will bring you more, as we know more. 

The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) proudly welcomed the Villa Vie Odyssey on its inaugural call to the British Virgin Islands, docking at the cruise pier for several daysin Road Harbour. This momentous occasion was commemorated with a plaque exchange ceremony held onboard the vessel. The event was attended by representatives from the BVIPA, BVI Tourist Board, Tortola Pier Park Ltd., the ship’s Captain Valentin Giuglea, his officers as well as Island Shipping Trading Ltd thelocal agent.Villa Vie Od...

The jury’s verdict is in.  The motion of no confidence first submitted by His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition on 26 August cannot be discussed in the People’s House before some date in 2025 to be determined by the Speaker with the concurrence of the Leader of Government Business.  So says the Rules of the House.This is the first motion of no confidence, of which we are aware, that has created such a hullabaloo in the House and a rumpus in the community.  At heart is a question of solidarity whilst...

The Territory proudly welcomed the Disney Treasure to Tortola yesterday, Wednesday 27th November. The Treasure, Disney Cruise Line’s newest and most innovative ship, on its inaugural call to the British Virgin Islands with 2978 passengers and 1713 crew. A plaque exchange ceremony onboard the ship marked the occasion, with Captain Marco Nagara, Minister of Communication & Works Honourable Kye Rymer, BVI Ports Authority officials, BVI Government representatives, Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) re...

There are reports reaching our newsroom of shots fired in the Towers area of West End late this afternoon Wednesday November 27th. Two separate shootings have been reported on Tortola this afternoon, November 27, 2024. According to reports, a gunman opened fire on a white rental Jeep as it was exiting a dock area. We understand several shots were fired, with two bullet holes being visible on the windshield of the white rental jeep that the apparent target was driving. He was able to exit the veh...

Our newsroom was reliably informed some six months ago of the possible appointment of Red Cross Director Stacey Lloyd as the new Labour Commissioner. At that time, our newsroom reached out to then Minister of the subject Honourable Lorna Smith on the matter who said that it was under consideration, but was being ‘shelved’ for the moment. The conversation and queries on the appointment reignited just a couple weeks ago with our newsroom being inundated with calls and messages in relation to the...