The Government of the Virgin Islands has formalised its Centenarian Programme through a newly approved policy framework, doubling the one-time grant for eligible Virgin Islanders who reach 100 years old from $5,000 to $10,000.The policy was highlighted in a statement delivered in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following Cabinet’s approval of the framework governing the longstanding programme.Since 2002, the Government has honoured Virgin Islanders who attain the remarkabl...

Cabinet has approved the proposed dates for the observance of public holidays in the Virgin Islands in 2027, including the anniversary of the birth of the Territory’s first Chief Minister, Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, and the Sovereign’s Birthday.In accordance with Section 2(b) of the Public Holidays (Amendment) Act, 2000, Cabinet decided that the Governor should issue a proclamation appointing Monday, March 8, 2027, as the public holiday commemorating the anniversary of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt’s b...

The project to remove and responsibly dispose of 33 derelict vessels from Sea Cow’s Bay Harbour has entered another important stage, with separation, processing and disposal activities now underway at Pockwood Pond.The removal of the vessels marked a significant achievement in efforts to improve the Territory’s marine environment. However, completing the safe processing and disposal of the recovered vessels and materials is essential to bringing the project to completion.According to the proje...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, BVI — Cabinet has approved four applications for Non-Belongers Land Holding Licences, allowing the applicants to proceed under the applicable legal framework governing land ownership by persons who do not belong to the Virgin Islands.The approval forms part of Cabinet’s decisions concerning landholding in the Territory, where the acquisition of property by non-belongers is subject to specific legal requirements.Non-Belongers Land Holding Licences regulate the ability of per...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, BVI — Cabinet has approved the transfer of Crown land to the Board of Governors of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), a decision that could have implications for the institution’s future development and use of public land.The approval places the transfer within the Government’s formal land administration process, with the college’s Board of Governors identified as the receiving entity.HLSCC is the Territory’s principal public tertiary education institution, ...

DPP ordered to pay costs following dismissal of judicial review linked to Elmore Stoutt High School perimeter wall prosecution.

LORNA SMITH ACCIDENTALLY LEAKS INVOICE ON SOCIAL MEDIA STORY. APPEARS TO REVEAL US$12,500 JAMAICAN CONSULTANCY INVOICE.

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — Virgin Islands track and field official Ereia Smith has achieved a significant professional milestone, becoming a certified World Athletics Technical Manager.Smith, who has officiated at the prestigious CARIFTA Games, continues to contribute to the development of athletics beyond the competition field, strengthening the Territory’s representation in the technical and officiating aspects of the sport.Her certification marks an important step in her p...