The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced the appointment of Dr. Tavia Dawson as a Member of the Medical and Dental Council for the period 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029.Dr. Dawson, Managing Orthodontist and founder of BVI Orthodontics, brings over 15 years of professional experience in orthodontics in both the public and private sectors. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing dental and orthodontic services within the Virgin Islands.From 2007 to 2012, Dr. Da...

Shoveling Infrastructure Woes.

We woke early Saturday morning to the news of the bombings.  The US President had done in Iran what was being speculated upon for months.It was war.Sometimes the appearance of things and the things themselves are not synonymous.  Was it the amassing of equipment and expertise to develop nuclear weapons capabilities?  Could it have been the regime’s threat to Israel or its concern to US National Security?Oil?In the case of Venezuela, it was advertised as a war on drugs but th...

Hello You! In light of BVI News’ article dated 26th February, titled ’Rosan flags STD ‘outbreak’ among girls at local high school’ - here is a little something to read through. One mere moment can save a lifetime of pain, not just for one individual but a family, even generations to come based on the stigma of the situation. This may hit home for some or this might just be a lesson for others.  The Cost of Dishonesty Betrayal doesn’t always star...

Head note: I was advised that writing my series on the Golden Shovel would put me at risk for attacks on my reputation and my businesses. I’m not a perfect soul and like many I’ve made my mistakes and I have my challenges - some real and some imagined. There is one thing  I know for I’m sure - it’s my love for the land of my birth - our beloved Virgin Gorda.  My viewpoints will not align with everyone  and may also be misunderstood but that’s why we h...

122 persons have been naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens following two ceremonies held at Government House on Tuesday 24th February, 2026.During the ceremonies, the newly naturalised individuals heard congratulatory remarks from His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, Acting Premier, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, and Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.Governor Pruce reminded the celebrants that naturalisation is an enriching process from which the Virg...

Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr., will act the office of Governor of the Virgin Islands from Saturday 28th February to Tuesday 10th March, 2026 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, who will be out of the Territory.Mr. Archer’s Oath of Allegiance and Oath for Due Execution of Office was administered by Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh in the presence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce.Deputy Governor Archer, Jr&rsq...

Ag. Police Commissioner Ullger is talking to the people and we are interested in what he has to say.  In the modern day, we can no longer operate in silos and secrecy.  We must talk to each other.The Ag. Commissioner came to office on a difficult tide when the Territory was outraged about the way the state treated the former Ag Commissioner Vanterpool, a daughter of the soil, who even by public accounts by the Minister for National Security, was doing a credible job.We don’t know...