The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is reminding members of the public of the upcoming August 29 deadline to register to vote or transfer their  registration to be included on the 2025 Preliminary Voters List.In accordance with section 2(2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 an individual must be a Belonger, 18 years of age or older, and domiciled in the Virgin Islands to be able to vote.Persons must present a Virgin Islands Passport, with embossed seal, a Belonger Card or...

Virgin Islanders Claury Scatliffe and Dariér Malone were celebrated for their historic achievements after capturing the 2025 European Women’s Baseball Championship title in the Czech Republic.The athletes represented Team Great Britain in the championships. Scatliffe was named Best Pitcher, while Malone earned Most Valuable Player (MVP), a first for Virgin Islands athletes on the European stage. Both athletes have since been invited to compete in the up...

The British Virgin Islands will make its highly anticipated debut on Discovery Channel’s award-winning television series, “Let’s Take it Outside with Misty Wells”, airing on Sunday, 24th August, 2025 to more than 220 million viewers worldwide.The BVI episode will serve as the Season 6 premiere, officially kicking off the new season of the series, which will feature 14 exciting new episodes in total. In addition, the BVI will benefit from a Billboard Ad placement in every ...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is advising all vehicle owners to remove and secure the license plates from any vehicle that is not in regular use. This includes:1. Vehicles that are inoperable and parked for an extended period.2. Vehicles that have been taken to a mechanic or garage and are expected to remain there for an extended period.3. Derelict vehicles: Vehicles that have been left unattended and are not expected to be repaired.Investigations have revealed that license ...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating two recent reports of gunfire within the Territory.In the early hours of Friday, August 15, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the Long Look area following an anonymous call received. Upon arrival, officers found multiple signs of recent firearm discharges. A number of impact marks, consistent with bullet holes, were also observed on the outer structure of a residence. Forensic officers processed the scene, and a compreh...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Branch intercepted a vessel shortly after midnight on Wednesday, August 20, while conducting routine patrols.During the operation the vessel was brought to a complete stop and a search was conducted. A semi-automatic Glock pistol was recovered along with two magazines containing several rounds of ammunition.Three individuals were found on board and were transported to the Road Town Police Station for questioning.Acting Commissioner of Police J...

The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has been awarded the Membership Action Plan (MAP) Membership Achievement Award for the 2024/25 Rotary year, in recognition of its outstanding success in growing and strengthening its membership.In a congratulatory letter dated August 1, 2025, George Robertson-Burnett, Chair of Rotary International Zones 33/34 Membership Action Plan, and Rotary International Director Patrick Eakespraised the Club’s leadership, creativity, and commitment...

An image of a destroyed Banco Popular ATM is not affiliated with Banco Popular in neither the US or British Virgin Islands. Our newsroom was able to confirm with head of the bank Mr. Darren Vanterpool, who confirmed an incident that occurred a few days ago in Puerto Nuevo, Pier Rico. https://www.instagram.com/p/DNY4QuesC3y/?igsh=MW54MTM5bmdiNDg4ZQ==The information shared noted:‘Caught red-handed in the mass that was dismantling an ATH.Police from the Hato Rey precinct caught a ma...