Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor until 20th May in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, who is out of the Territory.Deputy Governor Archer, Jr’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007. The section states, “During any period when the office of Governor is vacant, or the Governor is absent from the Virgin Islands or is for any other reason unable to perform the functi...

𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗣𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚.

Our newsroom is receiving information of a high afternoon murder in the West End area. We understand that it’s a high profile figure and we will bring updates as we receive information on this breaking news story. We extend our deepest condolences to the family. 

Centenarian Mrs. Esmie Estene Turnbull-Stoutt is the first Virgin Islander to receive the Government’s newly enhanced Centenarian Grant of $10,000 having reached the age of 100.Mrs. Turnbull-Stoutt is the recipient of the grant following the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands recent decision to approve an increase to the Centenarian Grant, doubling the amount from $5,000 to $10,000 in recognition of the Territory’s growing population of seniors and the invaluable contributions they have m...

The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) proudly celebrated the remarkable careers of four of its dedicated employees, who recently retired after collectively contributing over 140 years of service to the Corporation.The retirees—Ms. Sonia Dasent, Mr. William Percival, Ms. Darmetta Hucey, and Mr. John Allen—were honoured during a heartfelt retirement party hosted at BVIEC’s Long Bush location, where colleagues gathered to extend their gratitude, share fond mem...

It hit us unexpectedly, frightened and disoriented us, like the 2:58am earthquake in the wee hours of Sunday morning that measured 5.63 on the Richter scale.The Queen on the chess board was placed across a line from whence, before all BVI, on a radio show, she demonstrated the definition of dichotomy.  And for the second time, in dramatic irony, the aggrieved was in China.The Queen must surely be in total agreement with the Phantom of The Opera.When Phantom went to ‘The Final Lair (Do...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reminding all drivers and front-seat passengers to wear their seat belts at all times while the vehicle is in motion.The Road Traffic (Seatbelt & Cellular) Regulations 2004 requires that both drivers and passengers wear seat belts to reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident. Drivers found in violation of this law are liable to a fine of $100 for driving without a seat belt, and if a front-seat ...

“Shakespeare summed it up best in the tragedy of Julius Caesar: "Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much, such men are dangerous."  The Premier has a difficult job that borders on the impossible. He cannot please all of the people, all of the times. He cannot even please all of the people, some of the times because, as we grow the Territory, the voices become disparate, loud and demanding. And we want different things. Some want to de...

Cabinet, in accordance with section 37 (4) of the Immigration and Passport Act (Revised Edition 2013) has approved the exemption of Guyanese nationals from the list of countries requiring a visa to enter the Territory.Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, during a Press Conference on 30th September said, “This step strengthens the bond between our countries and the region, facilitating greater ease in travel, trade, tourism and investment. It underscores our ...