The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) remains fully accredited but has been placed on “show cause” status by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, requiring the institution to demonstrate by September 1 why its accreditation should not be withdrawn amid concerns about finances, governance, and delayed audits.The decision, approved on June 25 and made public this week, does not immediately affect the university’s accredited status. However, it places UVI under heightened scrut...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting qualified vendors to submit bids for the supply and implementation of a new server infrastructure system.The project covers the provision of server hardware, software, and implementation services, as the Authority moves to modernise its core information technology systems.According to BVIPA, the initiative forms part of its broader strategy to strengthen techn...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued updates on three separate incidents occurring between 20 and 26 June 2026, ranging from a traffic accident on Beef Island to a reported attempted robbery in Cane Garden Bay and an incident involving a young child in Major Bay.Police say investigations remain ongoing in all three matters.⸻Driver Injured After Beef Island Traffic Incident; Jet Blast Factor Under ReviewBEF ISLAND, Virgin Islands — The R...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has been serving as his Political Adviser, ending months of speculation surrounding the appointment.According to information confirmed by the Premier’s Office, Willock receives an annual salary of $120,000 ($10,000 pm), with a contract that started on May 1, 2026. He will continue in the position until the end of the Premier’s current term in office unles...

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis (June 29, 2026) — A potentially catastrophic maritime disaster was averted Monday morning after an inter-island passenger ferry sank while travelling from St. Kitts to Nevis, with all passengers and crew safely rescued following a large-scale emergency response.  The vessel, identified as the Apple Syder, reportedly issued a distress call while crossing The Narrows, the busy channel separating St. Kitts and Nevis. According to eyewitnesses, the ferry began taking...

 VI Motors Ltd. has been appointed the exclusive distributor of FOTON vehicles in the British Virgin Islands, expanding its portfolio with a range of commercial and utility vehicles designed to meet the needs of businesses, contractors, and fleet operators across the territory. The initial launch will include the Tunland G7, Tunland G9, and flagship Tunland V9 pickup models.For decades, VI Motors has served the territory as a trusted provider of reliable passenger vehicles. The addition of FOTON...

Dear Descendants of Nottingham Estate,There are some places that are not simply where we come from. They are who we are.For me, Nottingham Estate is just that. It is my family’s story. It is the soil beneath my feet, the voices of my ancestors, the memories of generations, and the foundation upon which I stand today.As an eighth-generation direct descendant of Margaret Nottingham, one of the 25 enslaved Africans freed by Samuel and Mary Nottingham in 1776, my roots run deep.But the story of Not...

There are events that entertain, and there are events that leave a lasting imprint on a community. For the past decade, Caribbean POSH Magazine’s POSHGirl POWER Brunch has done far more than host beautifully dressed women in elegant settings. It has created a movement.As Caribbean POSH celebrates the 10th anniversary of the POSHGirl POWER Brunch, it is worth reflecting not simply on how far the event has come, but on what it has meant for Caribbean women and, in particular, for the British Virg...