Hello You! Happy Thursday. Thursdays are usually carded for the throwbacks of our lives. The cool pictures years ago, the silly videos that pops up or even a Google reminder of one ex you tried to forget and move on but comes across the screen. A crying photo or screenshot of quotes. At the end, it's just memories whether good or bad. It's fragment of our lives. It's your life, live it,learn from it and roll with it.  Fragments We IgnoredWe stood too long in front of the mirror,pretending the cr...

Sachkia Barnes, owner of Barnes PR, a local public relations company, has filed a law suit in the Eastern Caribbean Court of Justice, to recover unpaid debt incurred for public relations work done for the National Democratic Party (NDP) during the 2019 elections. Both the NDP and Chairman at the time of engagement, Myron Walwyn were named in the lawsuit.  The filing in the Court was made on 20 June 2025, just ahead of the six (6) year statute of limitations deadline on which a debt could be coll...

The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has announced receipt of the Club Excellence Award for 2024–2025, bestowed by Rotary District 7020. This distinguished honor recognizes exceptional leadership, impactful service, and steadfast commitment to Rotary’s core values, making it one of the highest accolades a Rotary club can achieve.This milestone reflects the club’s unwavering dedication and collaborative spirit under the dynamic leadership of Immediate Past President Annill Daniel, who guided the...

Timely Donation from Top Priority Security Services Safeguards Hospital Laundry Services and Highlights Importance of Public-Private Partnerships.

Green VI, a local non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering a greener, cleaner and healthier British Virgin Islands, is grateful to receive a $1,000 donation from BVI Wreck Week. This contribution will bolster Green VI’s ongoing initiatives in waste reduction, recycling, renewable energy and environmental health across the Territory.Kim Huish, President of the BVI Scuba Organization, which hosts BVI Wreck Week, notes that, “This annual event offers a unique opportunity for divers and enth...

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would is advising the public that maintenance works will be carried out in the International Departure Lounge at the Road Town Jetty from 15th – 21st September 2025.During this period, all departing passengers will be redirected to the Domestic (Inter-Island Ferry Operations) area for security screening. Travelers are reminded to pay departure tax at the cashier’s booth before proceeding to the Domestic area for security screening and boarding...

BVI to be represented by its largest delegation of athletes at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

The Manchester Road rehabilitation project has been completed ahead of the October completion date and is now serving motorists and pedestrians. Road works commenced on the project after the August holidays for the construction of approximately four hundred and twenty (420) linear feet of concrete road pavement. The completed works are now alleviating the constant view of running water on the main road while also protecting the road from degradation. Minister for Communications and Works, Honour...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has commenced hands-on training for the Territory’s new 911 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.The launch is a major step forward in strengthening emergency response services and will see the commencement of training of Fire officers, police, and 911 personnel at the Emergency Operations Centre. The CAD system will officially go live on 11 September and will enhance the ability of emergency services to respond swiftly and effectively to incidents ...

RVIPF and investigating recent incident in Baughers Bay.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirms that 23-year-old Erick Rabsatt has been returned to the Virgin Islands and is now in police custody.On Friday, September 5 at 2:00 p.m., Rabsatt was formally charged with the Murder of 31-year-old Jaimez Stoutt, which occurred on December 11, 2021. He remains in custody and is expected to appear before the Magistrate’s Court early next week, pending the Court’s availability.Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool stated, “The ...

“Baroness Margaret Hodge is coming to the BVI.She, of all His Majesty’s loyal subjects, has found it necessary to seize on a polite invitation by the Premier to visit the Virgin Islands.She will be well briefed and will probably know more about us than we know about ourselves.  But she will do us harm if she comes to these shores with preconceived notions as to who we are and how we live.In her briefing, she may be distracted by stories reported in the press about crime, drugs, unsolved murder...

Governor’s Office to host special events for future scholars, alumni and partnersThe Governor’s Office in the Virgin Islands is delighted to announce that the application window for the Chevening scholarship programme, for the 2026–27 academic year, is open.Chevening is the UK Government’s prestigious international scholarship programme that offers future leaders the opportunity to pursue a fully funded one-year master’s degree, at any leading UK university. The programme is aimed at indivi...

Oh where has Summer gone?! Hello You! Did you have fun? Surely you did. ☀️ And just like that, it's back to school soon and the carefree spirit of the summer waves is gone. With that comes some reflection. Reflection that comes in the quiet moments of maybe sipping tea or in traffic or a familiar song. But, it does come. Below is a peom that voice those moments.  The Reflection of Her, The Reflection of UsI look at her,and I see the reflection of megood, bad,and everything in between. The nigh...

Following the breaking news story released by our media house earlier this morning, both Necker Island and the RVIPF have now released statements addressing the incident, more than 48 hours after the accidental death of a staff member of Necker Island. Both Necker Island and the RVIPF have released very vague statements, void of any meaningful information, both being unable to identify the victim or the type of vehicle involved in the incident, but Necker confirming that the victim sustained a h...

Reports are reaching our newsroom of an unfortunate accident on Necker Island leading into the past weekend. Sources are confirming that the new Chef on the island, allegedly met his demise after the golf cart he was driving is alleged to have plunged over a cliff. It is also alleged that the chef may have been intoxicated at that time, as he was observed to have had a few libations leading up to the accident. It is reported that the other person on the golf cart was able to jump off before the ...

“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages.” (Shakespeare: As you like it)We hardly remember Robert Mathavious now and a generation is growing up for which the name holds no significance although at the HLStoutt Community College there is such a thing as the Robert Mathavious Institute, “... a centre of excellence in education and training in the financial s...

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced the launch of the Barefoot Trainer Hospitality Series on 22nd October 2025 in Virgin Gorda.The BVITBFC has signed a strategic agreement with Barefoot Training and Consulting Ltd. in collaboration with R Hospitality Ltd., BVI-based luxury hospitality training providers renowned for transforming service teams into caring, confident, and customer-focused hosts who deliver memorable guest experiences.Led by seasoned t...

Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer has announced that the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved zero customs duty for renewable energy and energy efficient products beginning September 1.Honourable Rymer stated that this will be done as the Government of the Virgin Islands has set an ambitious goal of having sixty percent (60%) of the energy used in the Territory to be generated by renewable energy sources. Honourable Rymer said, “You may recall the duty-free conc...

Hello You! Well Happy Thursday, you have set your boundaries and know that you are no longer an option for any ill treatment. You now pay attention and I mean close attention to the signs before they will come back again or another one might pass your way. But this time, you'll be ready! Why? Because you learnt from the last time.  Learning the Signs Before the FallI used to leapheadfirst, heart open,believing love was always safe water.But some waters are rivers with no bottom,currents that dra...