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 ...

Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands – On the evening of June 8, 2025 Caribbean storyteller Collin D. Butler officially launched his enchanting new children’s book, Island Adventure: Caribbean Tales, at a lively event hosted at Fischer’s Cove Beach Hotel in The Valley, Virgin Gorda BVI. The occasion drew families, fans, and literary lovers to enjoy an evening of culture, creativity, and community.The launch event, held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, featured a dynamic live reading of...

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is advising the public that Voter Registration is ongoing, and individuals who are eligible to vote, should register to do so.In accordance with section two (2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, an individual must be a Belonger, 18 years of age or older, and domiciled in the Virgin Islands to be able to vote.Persons must present a Virgin Islands Passport, with embossed seal, a Belonger’s Card or Belonger’s Certificate to registe...

June 11, 2025 — Silver Airways has announced the immediate cessation of all operations, leaving many travelers in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and beyond in a state of uncertainty. The airline, based in Hollywood, Florida, had previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2024, with hopes of restructuring. However, as of today, all flights have been canceled, and the airline's future remains bleak.Silver Airways, which had long served routes connecting Tampa, Orlando, and ...

Road to Recovery: Over 90% of the Territory Affected by Extended Power Outage

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie de Castro has announced that HLSCC graduates—whose degrees are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education will now be able to pursue the third year of a bachelor’s programme at the Richmond American University in London. Honourable de Castro in a statement at the Fifth Sitting of The Second Session of The Fifth House of Assembly reported that a Memorandum of Understanding MoU was signed with b...

There is blood in the streets and the hounds are sniffing.  A bank failed that was set up to help the Financial Services operatives to manoeuvre nimbly in the global financial environment.Of course, the people of the Territory need and deserve answers, especially given that characters are being assassinated and the reputation of the jurisdiction is at stake.  And, very often, the appearance of things and the things are not the same.And those who have long been after us to destroy ...

Who is attempting to silence the media?

Information reaching our newsroom, is that a body was just discovered in the waters on the Waterfront. This is a breaking news story. We will update as information becomes available. 

Look at you finding yourself again, getting back to the real you before you were broken by what you thought was Love. You are starting to smile again, you are exploring beautiful places to gain back what you thought was lost but even in those moments; sometimes, a wave hits you filled with raw emotions. And you feel it yet again. That hurt, that pain you thought was fading away. But, just remember every step in healing takes time and keep showing up for yourself, moment by moment. Even in the ch...

Information reaching our newsroom is that the head of VIDIC, Lisa Ann Violet, has tendered her resignation as CEO. Our newsroom has not been able to fully verify the information as there seems to be a tightening on information around the Bank of Asia situation.Violet was confirmed to the position in late 2024. Sources close to the situation are confirming that Violet has been attempting to take action on the bank for some time, however sources are confirming her hands, along with the h...