ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is calling on heavy equipment operators across the Territory to contact the utility before carrying out work near electrical infrastructure, following a series of recent incidents that have resulted in damage to power lines and equipment.According to BVIEC, several cases—including incidents reported as recently as last week—have involved heavy machinery coming into contact with the Corporation’s infrastructure, lead...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, BVI — Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley used his State of the Territory Address to paint a picture of a Virgin Islands economy that continues to grow despite global uncertainty.The Premier highlighted record tourism numbers, strong government revenues, infrastructure investments, and what he described as continued progress toward implementing the National Sustainable Development Plan.According to Wheatley, the Territory has demonstrated resilience in the face of international eco...

In a move that underscores the power of alumni achievement and industry-driven education, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has launched newly designed chef jackets created by HLSCC alumna Kirsten Frazer, Founder and Creative Director of Trefle Inc., for use within the College’s Culinary Arts Programme. The initiative reflects a deliberate effort to strengthen the link between education and industry while elevating professional standards in culinary training and positioning Virgin ...

VIRGIN GORDA, BVI — Strong winds and rough sea conditions were not enough to keep boaters away from the 22nd Annual Leverick Bay Poker Run, as more than 45 vessels and over 500 participants took part in one of the British Virgin Islands’ most anticipated fundraising events on May 24.Organizers hailed this year’s turnout as a testament to the popularity and resilience of the longstanding community event, which remains one of the largest charitable boating gatherings in the Territory.Despite we...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, BVI — Just over a year ago, Hon. Myron Walwyn appeared to be at the height of his political resurgence.After helping to form The Alliance alongside Hon. Melvin Turnbull and Hon. Stacy Mather, Walwyn successfully unseated Hon. Ronnie Skelton and was sworn in as Leader of the Opposition in March 2025. At the time, many viewed the move as positioning him as a leading contender for the premiership ahead of the next general election.  Today, however, the political landscape looks...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, BVI — Former Director of Tourism Sharon Flax-Brutus is urging the Virgin Islands to rethink how it measures tourism success, arguing that the Territory must place greater emphasis on the economic value generated by overnight visitors rather than focusing primarily on cruise passenger volumes.Speaking on the future of the tourism industry at the opening of the 2nd Annual Tourism Summit,  Flax-Brutus said the national conversation should move beyond simply counting visitor arr...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Premier Natalio Wheatley appears to be entering a new phase of his administration, with a comparison of his 2025 and 2026 Territorial Addresses revealing a notable shift from outlining plans and ambitions to defending his government’s record and presenting evidence of progress.While both speeches were built around the theme of building a sustainable nation, the emphasis changed significantly between the two years. The 2025 Territorial Address focused heavil...

Lemonade BVI proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Autism and Down Syndrome Symposium under the theme “Seen. Safe. Supported!”, bringing together families, educators, healthcare professionals, advocates, and community members in a meaningful effort to promote inclusion, understanding, and support for neurodivergent individuals throughout the Virgin Islands.Held on April 25, 2026, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre, the symposium welcomed more than 100 attendees from Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Anegada....