Information reaching our newsroom is that Dr. Robert Mathavious, OBE has died. He was the first Managing Director and CEO of the BVI Financial Services Commission. It is understood that he passed away at Jackson Memorial in Florida early this morning. Dr. Mathavious, OBE had a long career of over thirty-five years in public service, and retired as the head of the FSC on 31st December 2020. In that same year, he was honoured during the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours with an Order o...

Sachkia Barnes, owner of Barnes PR, a local public relations company, has filed a law suit in the Eastern Caribbean Court of Justice, to recover unpaid debt incurred for public relations work done for the National Democratic Party (NDP) during the 2019 elections. Both the NDP and Chairman at the time of engagement, Myron Walwyn were named in the lawsuit.  The filing in the Court was made on 20 June 2025, just ahead of the six (6) year statute of limitations deadline on which a debt cou...

The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has announced receipt of the Club Excellence Award for 2024–2025, bestowed by Rotary District 7020. This distinguished honor recognizes exceptional leadership, impactful service, and steadfast commitment to Rotary’s core values, making it one of the highest accolades a Rotary club can achieve.This milestone reflects the club’s unwavering dedication and collaborative spirit under the dynamic leadership of Immediate Past President Annill Daniel,...

Timely Donation from Top Priority Security Services Safeguards Hospital Laundry Services and Highlights Importance of Public-Private Partnerships.

Green VI, a local non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering a greener, cleaner and healthier British Virgin Islands, is grateful to receive a $1,000 donation from BVI Wreck Week. This contribution will bolster Green VI’s ongoing initiatives in waste reduction, recycling, renewable energy and environmental health across the Territory.Kim Huish, President of the BVI Scuba Organization, which hosts BVI Wreck Week, notes that, “This annual event offers a unique opportunity for ...

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would is advising the public that maintenance works will be carried out in the International Departure Lounge at the Road Town Jetty from 15th – 21st September 2025.During this period, all departing passengers will be redirected to the Domestic (Inter-Island Ferry Operations) area for security screening. Travelers are reminded to pay departure tax at the cashier’s booth before proceeding to the Domestic area for security screening an...

BVI to be represented by its largest delegation of athletes at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

The Manchester Road rehabilitation project has been completed ahead of the October completion date and is now serving motorists and pedestrians. Road works commenced on the project after the August holidays for the construction of approximately four hundred and twenty (420) linear feet of concrete road pavement. The completed works are now alleviating the constant view of running water on the main road while also protecting the road from degradation. Minister for Communications and Wor...