The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), in partnership with KPMG, has concluded the second round of public consultations as part of its mission to develop a forward-looking Strategic Plan for healthcare in the Territory.This phase of the consultation process focused on the sister islands of Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke, where residents shared their insights, concerns, and expectations for a more responsive and equitable healthcare system.While many attendees highlighted ...

The BVI Post Office has announced the resumption of services to mailboxes located at the East End and Long Look Community Centre.Acting Postmaster General Iris Romney said that mail will be delivered to the mailboxes for box holders within the following number ranges: 443-531 2801-2972 5000-5097 6401-6476Customers holding old keys are asked to have them returned to the General Post Office, at the Maduro Building in Road Town, where they will be issued new keys. If a customer does not have a key ...

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has praised the dedication and resilience of the Territory’s nurses, describing them as the “heartbeat of the healthcare system”.Honourable Wheatley during a special ceremony hosted by the BVI Health Services Authority in recognition of Nurses Week 2025 acknowledged the dedication, resilience, and compassion demonstrated by nurses across all sectors, from hospitals and clinics to home care and assisted l...

The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has taken a major step forward in enhancing the Territory’s healthcare resilience with the signing of a contract for the construction of a dedicated Oxygen Generator System Building at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital.The contract, valued at USD $182,260.93, was officially executed on Thursday, May 8, 2025, between BVIHSA and local contractor Connect Enterprises Ltd. The project was awarded following a formal selective procurem...

Hello You!  It's a new day. Beautiful, rainy with so much hope and possibilities. All you have to do is keep that positive mindset and work on you. Don't forget the past but learn from it. Learn the kinks and nots. The what if, the maybes and why nots as a reminder that you are the one who get to choose your happiness. It was always your choice. Not them. Use it as a fuel to motivate being the best version of you. Part III: Rising — To Your SelfYou don’t rise all at...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urgently seeking the assistance of the public in locating a highly dangerous individual, John Dawn Emmanuel, known by the alias “Small Brent.” He is currently wanted for questioning in connection with a recent murder committed within the Territory.This individual is considered a serious threat to public safety and should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. He has also been associated with kidnapping, e...

Alliance Calls For Peace, National Crime Reduction Strategy and Stiffer Ammunition Penalties In Statement Released Overnight

Government of Jamaica has officially appointed Mr. Paul Dennis, KC, as its Honorary Consul to the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Mr. Dennis, Senior Partner of the local law firm O’Neal Webster and a Jamaican national residing in the Territory for the past thirty-two years, paid a courtesy call on Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, Premier of the Virgin Islands, during which time he formally presented his credentials and discussed areas of potential cooperation between the two Caribbean neighb...

Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to take action against mosquito-borne diseases as the Territory observes Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week from May 12 to16.Acting Deputy Chief Environmental Health Mrs. Shamelle Thomas said the Environmental Health Division will be observing the week under the theme: "Small Bite, Big Threat – Stop Disease Transmission, Start Source Reduction."Mrs. Thomas said that this year’s campaign focuses on empowering communiti...

Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote and Deputy Clerk, Mr. Linton V. Leonard are attending the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers Conference (COTSC 2025) in London.The conference will be held from May 13 to May 16 and will see a coming together of parliamentary leaders from across the Commonwealth Overseas Territories, facilitating the exchange of knowledge, discussion on best practices, and strengthening of inter-territorial cooperation.Speaker Honourabl...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred at a popular bar in the Sea Cows Bay area late Monday night,12th May 2025.Reports indicate that several armed individuals entered the establishment and demanded valuables. No injuries have been reported.Police responded, and have since launched an investigation into the incident.The RVIPF is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist with this in...

In a bold step to address the recurring issue of unregulated and illegally-operated motorbikes, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched a new initiative to crush unclaimed and unlawfully operated bikes and scooters that have been seized and are no longer required as evidence.Traditionally, once seized bikes or scooters were unclaimed for a period, they were auctioned to the public. However, this approach has led to an unfortunate trend: many of the same bikes resurface on the ...

The Ministry of Communications and Works is set to implement a two-way traffic configuration along Upper Main Street on June 1.This is part of the Upper Main Street Initiative aimed at alleviating congestion in Road Town and enhancing mobility throughout the city center. The primary goals of this project also includes enhancing traffic efficiency and mobility throughout the capital, improving road safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians and implementing essential road repairs, resurfacin...

Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor until 20th May in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, who is out of the Territory.Deputy Governor Archer, Jr’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007. The section states, “During any period when the office of Governor is vacant, or the Governor is absent from the Virgin Islands or is for any other reason unable to perform the functi...

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Our newsroom is receiving information of a high afternoon murder in the West End area. We understand that it’s a high profile figure and we will bring updates as we receive information on this breaking news story. We extend our deepest condolences to the family. 

Centenarian Mrs. Esmie Estene Turnbull-Stoutt is the first Virgin Islander to receive the Government’s newly enhanced Centenarian Grant of $10,000 having reached the age of 100.Mrs. Turnbull-Stoutt is the recipient of the grant following the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands recent decision to approve an increase to the Centenarian Grant, doubling the amount from $5,000 to $10,000 in recognition of the Territory’s growing population of seniors and the invaluable contributions they have m...

The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) proudly celebrated the remarkable careers of four of its dedicated employees, who recently retired after collectively contributing over 140 years of service to the Corporation.The retirees—Ms. Sonia Dasent, Mr. William Percival, Ms. Darmetta Hucey, and Mr. John Allen—were honoured during a heartfelt retirement party hosted at BVIEC’s Long Bush location, where colleagues gathered to extend their gratitude, share fond mem...

It hit us unexpectedly, frightened and disoriented us, like the 2:58am earthquake in the wee hours of Sunday morning that measured 5.63 on the Richter scale.The Queen on the chess board was placed across a line from whence, before all BVI, on a radio show, she demonstrated the definition of dichotomy.  And for the second time, in dramatic irony, the aggrieved was in China.The Queen must surely be in total agreement with the Phantom of The Opera.When Phantom went to ‘The Final Lair (Do...

The Territory commemorated the visit of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Aqua with a plaque exchange ceremony on 7th May held onboard the vessel while berthed at the cruise pier in Road Harbour, Tortola.The Norwegian Aqua is the first ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima Plus Class and brings a fresh wave of innovation to the fleet. One of her standout features is the Aqua Slidecoaster, a hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide.&nb...