An accident at Paraquita Bay this afternoon has sent at least one person to the emergency room. We understand the injuries are none life threatening.  The accident included a taxi bus and Suzuki suv. Up to 3 Police vehicles and 2 ambulances were on scene. We will keep you update on this story.  

The Premier in a press statement this afternoon announced the relocation of the Non Stop Concert from Brandywine Bay to the Festival Grounds. He cited the change was made to save money, indicating the stage would remain up until the 2023 Emancipation Festival which will be held one month later. The Premier did not confirm if the company responsible for the staging would  be charging a daily or weekly rate to have the stage remain for an entire month. The press was excluded from the update and th...

Based on information in the Virgin Islands Gazette and signed by the Governor on 2 June 2023, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development has officially been formed. The new Ministry of course falls under the Portfolio of the Premier, Dr. Natalio Wheatley. Listed under the new Ministry are:ArchivesCinemasCoordination of Government PolicyCulture and Cultural Heritage (including Historical Sites, Monuments and Museums)Festivals and FairsGamingImmigrationProspect Reef DevelopmentPu...

It is a holiday weekend across the Territory, and the jurisdiction welcomes back the annual Leverick Bay Poker Run. The event which has become a staple on the BVI Calendar of Events, had to take a hiatus due to the Covid Pandemic but returns this Sunday May 27th. The event will be celebrating its 19th Anniversary this year. During the Leverick Bay Poker Run, participants travel a pre-designated route drawing a card at each stop until they complete the route at Leverick Bay Resort & Marina. At th...

Creator and Host of “The Distinguished Gentleman,” Ronn A. Grant will host a father-son brunch on June 17th, 2023. The inaugural event, dubbed Sons in Suits, will honour fathers and father-figures in the Virgin Islands and underscore the importance of healthy Father-Son relationships.The full day of entertainment and enrichment will be held at Treasure Isle Hotel from 10:30am-1:00pm and will feature guest speakers including: Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, David D. Archer, Jr; Pastor Co...

Information reaching our news room indicates that Attorney Jack Husbands has been tipped as the new Chairman of the Labour Tribunal. In a press conference held by the Premier and Deputy Premier on Tuesday May 16, the question of a replacement was posed by Guavaberry Media. Both the Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Premier Lorna Smith OBE confirmed that Cabinet had recently approved someone, but did not indicate who. However, both did say an announcement would be made shortly. The Labour T...

Governor John Rankin, Premier Dr. the Hon Natalio Wheatley, Deputy Premier Hon. Lorna Smith OBE, Financial Secretary Jeremiah Frett, Premier's Office  Permanent Secretary Ms Stout Igwe and Director of the London Office Tracy Bradshaw attended a reception for the unveiling of the 'British Family Windows' stained glass at the Speaker's House in the Palace of Westminster.Commissioned by UK Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle and designed by John Reyntien, the stained glass windows ho...

The Top Notch Track Club, one of the top track clubs in the Territory, traveled over the holiday weekend with an 18 athlete delegation to the 10th Annual Sir Reginald Samuel Track and Field Classic held in Antigua and Barbuda from May 6th-7th 2023. Coaches that traveled with the delegation included Coach W. Potter, Coach S. Augustine, Coach R. Victor and Coach Y. Smith. The Club brought home a total of 23 medals to include: Day 1 MedalistGOLD-Malik Mitcham- U17 boys 400m-Deniel Clarke- U15 girls...