While the scent of local food and the vibrant colours of fresh produce will soon fill the Road Town Festival Grounds, the heart of this year’s Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market lies in a profound act of gratitude. As the Territory prepares for the 2026 event, the Government of The Virgin Islands is shifting the focus toward the individuals behind the harvest, ensuring that the legacy of local farmers and fishers is given the national prestige it deserves.“Under the...

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is informing all fishers, vendors, and the public that the annual closed season for sea turtles is now in effect.The closed season runs from 1-2 April and 7 April to 30 November 2026.The protections apply to the Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) and Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). Additionally, a full moratorium remains in place for the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) and Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta).During the closed season, th...

Roman Nibbs Alberto, a 17-year-old 12th Grade student of Elmore Stoutt High School, was sworn in today as Premier for a Week, an initiative of the Premier’s Office.The programme is designed to give young people firsthand experience in government and leadership, while fostering civic engagement and developing public speaking and decision-making skills.His Cabinet Ministers include Niaeika Aymer, Trishelle Phillips, Rudell Stoute, and Zhane Waters. They also took the Oath of Allegiance durin...

There are moments in one’s career that feel like quiet confirmations - not just of personal achievement, but of purpose.  Being named Citywealth Powerwoman of the Year - Caribbean, was one of those moments for Ayana Hull.  She received that recognition with deeply expressed gratitude, but also with clarity: it was not simply a celebration of where she is. It is a call to action for what she must continue to do because none of us rises alone.A Journey That Came Full CircleAyana&rs...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged one male following the recovery of a firearm and a quantity of suspected cannabis during routine patrol on Virgin Gorda.On Thursday, March 27, 2026, officers attached to the Virgin Gorda Police Station were on mobile patrol when they observed a male acting in a manner that aroused suspicion in the vicinity of a local establishment. Officers approached the individual and conducted a search, during which a firearm was discovered on his pers...

Politics is dividing us.  We are not strangers to each other.  in-fact, we are relatives, friends, co-workers, acquaintances.So many have been grafted in that it is inappropriate even to speak of ‘us’ and them.  And in time, those who have worked hard to dilute the essence of the Virgin Islander will, too late, realize that they have only succeeded in hurting their children, grandchildren and future generations.  For it is, in part, a question about the beginning ...

The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched the  Legitimate Interest Access (LIA) system, which is now operational and enables eligible applicants to request access to beneficial ownership information.The new system follows an extensive programme of legislative, operational and technical work and is aligned with the approach taken by other financial centres globally, including the European Union’s 6th Anti Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6). This represents an important step for...

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has successfully hosted its first Contractor Orientation Session on the Code of Conduct for Contractors and Workers, alongside its Grievance Redress System (GRS), aimed at strengthening standards, accountability, and responsible project delivery across its portfolio.The workshop, held on 24 March, brought together representatives from five construction firms, including four first-time RDA contractors who were awarded contracts th...