Government agencies, private sector, non-governmental, faith-bassed and community organisations invited to register for sessions across Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, and online, 20 to 24 July, 2026

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The Cedar Equity Ventures Limited Virgin Islands Icon Awards delivered a glittering celebration of achievement, culture and national pride on Saturday, July 11, as hundreds gathered to honour some of the Territory’s most influential individuals, organisations and institutions.Held under the patronage of Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, the annual awards recognised Virgin Islanders whose contributions in leadership, business, educat...

The reggae fraternity is mourning the loss of one of its most distinctive voices following the death of Jamaican roots reggae singer Fantan Mojah, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 49 after reportedly suffering complications related to a heart condition. His death comes just weeks before what would have been his 50th birthday.  Born Owen Lennox Moncrieffe on August 5, 1976, in White Hill, St Elizabeth, Jamaica, Fantan Mojah rose to prominence in the early 2000s as...

Residents of Threllfall are once again raising alarm over the deteriorating condition of a private access road that has remained compromised since a landslide in 2024, warning that continued erosion threatens lives, homes and millions of dollars in private property.Residents say the damaged roadway has become increasingly hazardous and are calling on the Virgin Islands Government to intervene before the situation deteriorates further.While the safety concerns are real, the issue has reignited a ...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — A shipment destined for the British Virgin Islands has been intercepted by officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Port Everglades in Florida after authorities discovered marijuana, pistols and ammunition concealed among outbound cargo headed to Tortola.The seizure was announced by CBP as part of its Outbound Enforcement Operations, which focuses on inspecting cargo leaving the United States to ensure exports comply with federal law...

The price tag floated in at $350,000.00. It was not the mother of all BVI publicly funded parties, and it was for an exceptionally worthy cause.The week-long celebration opened at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium and culminated with a gala ball at the East End/Long Look Community Centre.Those who researched the history said that in 1776 (the same year the United States declared its Independence from Great Britain) Mary and Samuel Nottingham allowed slaves on their estate to purchase their freed...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands government has defended its handling of the Territory’s worsening water crisis, arguing that the current challenges are the result of decades of neglect and ageing infrastructure inherited from previous administrations.However, as residents continue to experience prolonged interruptions to their water supply, questions are mounting over accountability, particularly as the current administration has been in office for more t...

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — History was made in the Cayman Islands on Wednesday as Hon. Gloria McField-Nixon was officially sworn in as the country’s first female Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service.McField-Nixon took the oath of office during a formal ceremony before immediately assuming her constitutional responsibilities. Following her swearing-in, she attended her first Cabinet meeting as Deputy Governor, joining the Governor, the Premier and Cabinet ministers in her ...