Territory Awaits Key Bank of Asia Audit.

His Excellency Daniel PruceGovernor of the Virgin IslandsGovernment HouseRoad Town, TortolaVirgin Islands Dear Governor Pruce,I write to you not only as an Independent At-Large candidate in the upcoming General Election, but more importantly as a concerned Virgin Islander who believes our democracy is strengthened when those entrusted with public office are held to the highest standards of accountability, transparency and integrity.Today, I respectfully but firmly call upon you, in your cap...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Independent At-Large candidate Rosemary Rosan is calling on His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce to immediately establish an independent Commission of Inquiry into the Bank of Asia fiasco, the Government’s investment in Delta Capital, and the wider management of public funds by the Government of the Virgin Islands.Rosan said the inquiry must go beyond examining individual transactions and instead investigate whether there has been a...

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — The U.S. Virgin Islands is once again confronting the devastating impact of gun violence following the fatal shooting of veteran Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Officer Eustace Charles, who was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in Williams Delight early Sunday morning.The killing has sent shockwaves through the Territory’s law enforcement community and comes amid continuing concerns over violent crime and the growin...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The Department of Waste Management, in partnership with Green VI, is calling on residents, businesses and community organisations across the Virgin Islands to take meaningful action during Plastic Free July by reducing single-use plastics and increasing recycling efforts.The month-long campaign aims to divert more plastic from the Territory’s waste stream while encouraging the public to adopt more sustainable everyday habits that he...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Deputy Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr. has been sworn in as Acting Governor of the Virgin Islands and will serve in the role from Thursday, July 23, to Monday, August 3, 2026, during the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, who is away from the Territory.Mr. Archer took the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath for the Due Execution of Office before Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh. The swearing-in cer...

His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce, has assented to the Human Rights Commission Act, 2026, marking a significant step toward the establishment of a formal human rights framework in the Virgin Islands.The legislation, once brought into force, will provide the foundation for the creation of a Human Rights Commission aimed at promoting awareness, protecting fundamental rights, and strengthening mechanisms for addressing human rights concerns within the Territory.The Act will not take immedia...

One hundred years after the sinking of the Fancy Me, one of the most significant maritime tragedies in Virgin Islands history, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), through the Jennie Wheatley Virgin Islands Studies Institute, will commemorate the centennial anniversary with a special exhibition honouring the vessel, its passengers, crew, and the enduring legacy of the event.The exhibition will form part of the College's ongoing efforts to preserve and share the stories that have ...