DAKAR, SENEGAL — British Virgin Islands hurdler Taraji George is set to represent the Territory at the 4th Youth Olympic Games, which officially open today, October 31, in Dakar, Senegal.George, a 100-metre hurdler, will compete at the international sporting event, which runs from October 31 to November 13, 2026, bringing together some of the world’s most promising young athletes.The Youth Olympic Games (YOG), organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), were first held in 2010, wit...

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has secured another major regional accolade, winning the prestigious Nathan Dundas Cruise Port of the Year Award at the Caribbean Shipping Association’s (CSA) 56th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition.The conference and awards ceremony were held in Georgetown, Guyana, from October 25–28, 2026.The award recognises excellence and measurable improvements in Caribbean cruise port operations, including infrastruct...

TORTOLA, BVI — The British Virgin Islands is receiving international exposure on Bravo’s popular reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City, with the cast travelling to Moskito Island for a two-part getaway featured in the show’s 16th season.The BVI features in Episode 5, titled “Trouble in Paradise,” which premiered on October 6, 2026, followed by Episode 6, “Moskito Madness.”The getaway is hosted by cast member Erika Hammond, whose family owns an estate on Moskito Is...

FAT HOGS BAY, TORTOLA — Two men have been charged following the seizure of more than 547 kilograms of suspected cocaine, an AR-style rifle and 26 rounds of ammunition during a police operation in Fat Hogs Bay, East End.The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said the seizure occurred around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, when officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the area.During the operation, officers reportedly discovered an AR-style rifle and 26 rounds of 5.62-calibre...

Caribbean countries have taken sharply different positions on the United States’ decades-long economic embargo against Cuba, with Trinidad and Tobago voting against a United Nations resolution calling for its removal, while several regional governments abstained or did not participate.The United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with 130 countries voting in favour, 17 against and 25 abstaining. The outcome represents a significant decline in support...

Guavaberry Media has been reliably informed of another reported robbery at a business establishment in the Fish Bay Area about an hour ago.The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that officers are responding to a report of a robbery at a business establishment in the area.Details surrounding the incident remain unclear at this time, including the circumstances of the robbery and whether anyone was injured.The latest report adds to growing concerns about robberies and public safety ac...

Businesses Raise Alarming Concerns About MWM Wealth Management as Workers’ Retirement Savings Face Uncertainty GUAVABERRY MEDIA | INVESTIGATIVE REPORT | PART ONEThey worked for it. They contributed to it. They trusted that it would be there when they needed it. But what happens when workers’ pension savings become the subject of serious questions, and businesses struggle to move their pension funds elsewhere?For just about two years, Guavaberry Media has been receiving information about allege...

Renewed push for House of Lords representation brings long-standing call for greater Overseas Territory influence at Westminster back into focus.