ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — BVI, get ready! The Symphony Circus is coming to the Territory, bringing a new entertainment experience to Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park this fall.Made possible by KT Productions, the Symphony Circus is scheduled to take place from October 29 through November 15, giving residents and visitors several opportunities to experience the production.While full details about the show are still to be announced, organisers have confirmed the dates and loca...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — Republic Bank (BVI) Limited is continuing its investment in the well-being of young people across the Territory with donations of essential food items to four school pantries.The initiative, themed “Fueling Young Minds for a Productive Day,” recognises the important role proper nutrition plays in students’ ability to learn, participate and thrive in the classroom.This year, Republic Bank provided pantry support to:● Willard Wheatley Primary Schoo...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — British Virgin Islands attorney J’Nae Janiqué Hopkins has been selected as one of two recipients of the 2026 Nicole Sylvester Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Bar Association.Hopkins, who serves as Crown Counsel in the Civil Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers in the BVI, will receive the scholarship alongside Jessica Zouetr of Antigua and Barbuda.The scholarship provides young lawyers wit...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — October 3, 2026 — The Government of the Virgin Islands has formally opened applications for a new Financial Secretary within the Ministry of Finance, advertising the position with a base salary of $126,373, plus additional benefits.The vacancy comes as the Territory prepares for the departure of current Financial Secretary Jeremiah Frett, who has served in the position since 2021.The Government’s recruitment notice lists the position at a base sala...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — October 1, 2026 — Independent political candidate Lesmore Smith is making his intentions for the Fifth Electoral District increasingly visible, with a new campaign billboard outlining what he describes as his “Commitment to District 5.”The billboard, now visible in the district, carries the slogan “Less Talk. More Work.” and identifies Smith as a candidate for District 5.Smith’s campaign message centres on six areas: Support programmes for seniors Youth empowermen...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — October 1, 2026 — The National Democratic Party (NDP) is calling its members, supporters and friends to a general meeting next week as political activity continues to intensify ahead of the British Virgin Islands’ next general election.According to a notice circulated by the party, the meeting will be held Thursday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m. at The Moorings Conference Room.The invitation specifically calls on all founding members, supporters and friends of the NDP, whil...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — 284 Media has announced a pause in its news service, 284 News, effective Wednesday, September 30, as the media company says it takes time to “reflect, renew and reimagine” its approach to news and community engagement.The announcement means 284 News will pause its weekly news roundup, daily news posts and news packages while the company develops what it describes as “new ways to report the news, tell your stories and facilitate national conversations that move our Te...

Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands – The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has provided an update on the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic on Virgin Gorda following the completion of an independent environmental assessment and receipt of laboratory findings.The assessment confirmed the presence of mold within the facility. Based on the findings and recommendations from the assessment, additional remediation work is required before the building can be cleared for occupanc...