ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Twenty aspiring filmmakers have completed the 2026 BVI Summer Film Academy, concluding four days of intensive training designed to help participants develop original film concepts while strengthening the Territory’s growing creative industry.Hosted by the British Virgin Islands Film Commission from July 7 to 10 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Marine Centre, the annual programme challenged participants to transform original ideas into compelling sc...

The Virgin Islands has reported significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework, with international watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) acknowledging the Territory’s continued implementation of reforms aimed at removing the jurisdiction from its “grey list.”The recognition came during the FATF Plenary held from June 17 to 19, 2026, where the Virgin Islands updated member states on its progress in implementing the Action Pla...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — NAGICO Insurances BVI is strengthening its commitment to youth development and sporting excellence in the Virgin Islands with a $10,000 investment as Title Sponsor of the 2026 Junior Caribbean Squash Championships.The regional championship, set for July 10 to July 16, 2026, will transform the Tortola Sports Club into a hub of Caribbean sporting talent as junior squash players from across the region compete for regional honours.The tournament is expec...

Government agencies, private sector, non-governmental, faith-bassed and community organisations invited to register for sessions across Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, and online, 20 to 24 July, 2026

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The Cedar Equity Ventures Limited Virgin Islands Icon Awards delivered a glittering celebration of achievement, culture and national pride on Saturday, July 11, as hundreds gathered to honour some of the Territory’s most influential individuals, organisations and institutions.Held under the patronage of Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, the annual awards recognised Virgin Islanders whose contributions in leadership, business, education, sports, entertainment, he...

The reggae fraternity is mourning the loss of one of its most distinctive voices following the death of Jamaican roots reggae singer Fantan Mojah, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 49 after reportedly suffering complications related to a heart condition. His death comes just weeks before what would have been his 50th birthday.  Born Owen Lennox Moncrieffe on August 5, 1976, in White Hill, St Elizabeth, Jamaica, Fantan Mojah rose to prominence in the early 2000s as one of the leading figur...

Residents of Threllfall are once again raising alarm over the deteriorating condition of a private access road that has remained compromised since a landslide in 2024, warning that continued erosion threatens lives, homes and millions of dollars in private property.Residents say the damaged roadway has become increasingly hazardous and are calling on the Virgin Islands Government to intervene before the situation deteriorates further.While the safety concerns are real, the issue has reignited a ...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — A shipment destined for the British Virgin Islands has been intercepted by officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Port Everglades in Florida after authorities discovered marijuana, pistols and ammunition concealed among outbound cargo headed to Tortola.The seizure was announced by CBP as part of its Outbound Enforcement Operations, which focuses on inspecting cargo leaving the United States to ensure exports comply with federal law. While th...