The price tag floated in at $350,000.00. It was not the mother of all BVI publicly funded parties, and it was for an exceptionally worthy cause.The week-long celebration opened at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium and culminated with a gala ball at the East End/Long Look Community Centre.Those who researched the history said that in 1776 (the same year the United States declared its Independence from Great Britain) Mary and Samuel Nottingham allowed slaves on their estate to purchase their freed...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands government has defended its handling of the Territory’s worsening water crisis, arguing that the current challenges are the result of decades of neglect and ageing infrastructure inherited from previous administrations.However, as residents continue to experience prolonged interruptions to their water supply, questions are mounting over accountability, particularly as the current administration has been in office for more than seven years...

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — History was made in the Cayman Islands on Wednesday as Hon. Gloria McField-Nixon was officially sworn in as the country’s first female Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service.McField-Nixon took the oath of office during a formal ceremony before immediately assuming her constitutional responsibilities. Following her swearing-in, she attended her first Cabinet meeting as Deputy Governor, joining the Governor, the Premier and Cabinet ministers in her new role.H...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has sharply criticized the Virgin Islands Government’s decision to dismantle the Territory’s Trade Commission, arguing that the move has stripped the country of a vital institution designed to protect consumers, strengthen trade policy and prepare the Virgin Islands to respond to emerging global economic challenges.Speaking on his radio programme yesterday, Tuesday, July 7, Skelton Cline accused Junior Minister fo...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The world’s sprinting spotlight will fall on Monaco this Friday, July 10, as British Virgin Islands sensation Adaejah Hodge prepares for the biggest race of her professional career, lining up against Olympic champions Julien Alfred and Gabrielle Thomas in what is being billed as one of the marquee events of the Wanda Diamond League season.The women’s 200 metres at the prestigious Meeting Herculis has assembled a world-class field, with Hodge entering the r...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has earned international recognition after winning the Grand Prize at the 2026 APIC Film Festival for its original short film, A Symphony of Guardians.The award-winning production was selected from entries submitted by healthcare organizations and infection prevention professionals from around the world, marking a significant achievement for both the Authority and the Virgin Islands on the global healthcare stage.Cr...

The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) recorded its third consecutive record-breaking month for fuel costs in May, with expenses climbing to $5.59 million as electricity generation reached unprecedented levels.According to figures released by the utility, fuel consumption for May totaled approximately 1.35 million gallons, the highest monthly volume recorded in 2026. The increase was attributed primarily to higher electricity demand rather than rising fuel prices.Despite May ...

The Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship Committee has proudly announced Miss Elizabeth L. Callwood as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship.Elizabeth, a Class Six student at the Ivan Dawson Primary School, graduated as the top student of the Class of 2026. In recognition of her exceptional academic performance, she received several trophies and awards, including the coveted Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship for Top Student. She also earned an impressive 10th-place ra...