The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged three men following an incident of illegal fishing within Territorial waters.On March 20, 2026, officers attached to the Marine Unit were conducting routine sea patrols when a vessel was observed with individuals. Upon approaching and conducting inquiries, officers observed spear guns on board, along with a quantity of fish bearing markings consistent with spear fishing.The occupants, Albert Stoutt, 69 and Andrew Stoutt, 32 both of Little...

The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports wishes to inform the general public that due to the territory-wide power outage experienced this morning, there will be a delayed start to the school day today, Wednesday 25th March, 2026.All public schools across the Virgin Islands, with the exception of the Claudia Creque Educational Centre (Secondary Division), will commence classes at 9:30 a.m.This adjustment has been made to allow for the restoration of electricity and to provide adequate ...

The National Democratic Party has issued an invitation to supporters, former members, and all residents of the Virgin Islands alike,  to be part of its new chapter. A Unity Rally is being organised for a later date. The Unity Rally will give supporters and the wider public the opportunity to engage with party leaders and hear more about their vision for the Territory. Ahead of the rally, the group has laid out its key objectives in moving forward as a unified group, and repositioning themselves ...

The party re-emerges fully united ahead of pending general elections.

The Virgin Islands has officially launched its first National Student Government (NSG), bringing together student representatives from every secondary school in the Territory as well as HLSCC to form the first unified student leadership body at the national level.The historic initiative, introduced by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, was established to formally institutionalise student leadership and participation within the Territory’s education system. The launch marks the...

The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has successfully concluded the 2026 National Science and Innovation Fair, recognising the creativity, ingenuity and problem-solving abilities of students from schools across the Virgin Islands.The final day of the fair featured a series of engaging activities ahead of the announcement of the highly anticipated results. The morning began with a drone presentation by Drift from the Cayman Islands, followed by a drone competition that tested stude...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development invites the public to review and provide feedback on provisions within the draft Virgin Islands Sexual Offences Bill, 2025 relating to indecency.These sections of the proposed legislation address offences such as indecent exposure, voyeurism, and sexual activity in public, while also considering the impact of digital technology and surveillance on privacy and consent. The aim is to strengthen protections and ensure the law reflects modern risks.Resid...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has reaffirmed its commitment to engaging with and supporting the well-being of senior citizens following a meaningful visit with the OASIS (Older Adults Sharing in Service) Seniors Group in the Second District.The meeting, held at the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, was convened at the invitation of the Second District Representative and provided an opportunity for the Ministry’s team to hear directly from seniors about the group’s...