Effective July 1, the new minimum wage in the Territory will be $7.25 per hour.Cabinet at its meeting of 28 May 2025, approved the increase that will be adjusted using a phased approach, as recommended in the comprehensive review conducted by the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee, which was established under Section 38(1)(c) of the Labour Code, 2010.In addition to the phased approach to increasing the minimum wage, a number of targeted interventions are expected to be introduced. Employers ar...

The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands mourns the loss of a distinguished leader and dedicated public servant, Mrs.  Eileene Lucia Parsons, OBE.  Throughout her lifetime of exemplary service to the Virgin Islands, Mrs. Parsons was a respected member of the then Legislative Council. Her dedication extended right up to her passing, as she remained actively engaged in matters related to the House of Assembly, notably serving as a vital sub-committee member advising on the upcomi...

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) announces the 284 Excellence Film Festival (284XFF), a landmark event aimed at bridging the gap between Caribbean literature and Cinema. Spearheaded by the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission, this inaugural festival will run from 30th October to 2nd November 2025, offering a vibrant showcase of global cinema with a powerful spotlight on Caribbean stories and voices.The 284 Excellence Film Festival w...

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA), in partnership with Creative Waves, would like to announce the completion of a new mural at the Dog Hole Facility on Jost Van Dyke. A brief ceremony was held on Tuesday, 17 June to mark the occasion and celebrate the artist’s work.This is the second mural delivered through the Creative Waves and BVI Ports Authority initiative which invites local artists to enhance port spaces with artwork that reflects the life, culture and spirit of the ...

The Environmental Health Division is making preparations to accommodate the influx of persons requiring food handler’s certification ahead of the Emancipation Festival. Acting Chief Environmental Health Officer, Ms. Henrietta Alexander said that the division will be offering weekly food handlers’ courses for the months of June and July and persons should take advantage of this opportunity. “We want to remind the public that all food handlers are required to be ce...

The Social Development Department is reaffirming its commitment to supporting survivors of abuse and is encouraging the public to speak out and seek assistance.Recognising the emotional and psychological toll of abuse—especially within the context of small, tightly-knit communities—the department is reminding survivors that they are not alone, and that their experiences matter. Survivors are assured that they are never at fault for the abuse they have endured and are urged to access ...

Deputy Premier, and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA, is reminding the public of the importance of preserving the Territory’s environment, in light of reports of an upsurge in sand mining activities.The ministry has received numerous accounts of sand mining at Long Bay, Beef Island which is compromising the walkway to the western end of the beach, undermining beach restoration efforts and affecting the long-term health of the beach...

In the heart of the Virgin Islands, a beacon shone bright,  A queen of our culture, a guiding light.  With wisdom and grace that inspired so many,  Her voice was a chorus, a melody, uncanny.  Ms. "P," as she’s fondly known,  A legacy of strength, in each heart she’s sown.  Through valleys of history, she walked with pride,  A storyteller, a leader, with courage as her guide.  At ninety-five year...

TB Lettsome Airport Fire Officer shot to death outside home.