ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has been serving as his Political Adviser, ending months of speculation surrounding the appointment.According to information confirmed by the Premier’s Office, Willock receives an annual salary of $120,000 ($10,000 pm), with a contract that started on May 1, 2026. He will continue in the position until the end of the Premier&r...

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis (June 29, 2026) — A potentially catastrophic maritime disaster was averted Monday morning after an inter-island passenger ferry sank while travelling from St. Kitts to Nevis, with all passengers and crew safely rescued following a large-scale emergency response.  The vessel, identified as the Apple Syder, reportedly issued a distress call while crossing The Narrows, the busy channel separating St. Kitts and Nevis. According to eyewit...

 VI Motors Ltd. has been appointed the exclusive distributor of FOTON vehicles in the British Virgin Islands, expanding its portfolio with a range of commercial and utility vehicles designed to meet the needs of businesses, contractors, and fleet operators across the territory. The initial launch will include the Tunland G7, Tunland G9, and flagship Tunland V9 pickup models.For decades, VI Motors has served the territory as a trusted provider of reliable passenger vehicles. The addition of ...

Dear Descendants of Nottingham Estate,There are some places that are not simply where we come from. They are who we are.For me, Nottingham Estate is just that. It is my family’s story. It is the soil beneath my feet, the voices of my ancestors, the memories of generations, and the foundation upon which I stand today.As an eighth-generation direct descendant of Margaret Nottingham, one of the 25 enslaved Africans freed by Samuel and Mary Nottingham in 1776, my roots run deep.But the story o...

There are events that entertain, and there are events that leave a lasting imprint on a community. For the past decade, Caribbean POSH Magazine’s POSHGirl POWER Brunch has done far more than host beautifully dressed women in elegant settings. It has created a movement.As Caribbean POSH celebrates the 10th anniversary of the POSHGirl POWER Brunch, it is worth reflecting not simply on how far the event has come, but on what it has meant for Caribbean women and, in particular, for the British...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands – The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has strengthened its commitment to delivering high-quality patient care through a three-day Leadership Development Workshop designed to empower its nursing leadership team.The workshop, held from June 22 to 24, brought together Nurse Managers, Nursing Supervisors, and Charge Nurses for intensive leadership training aimed at enhancing clinical excellence, operational efficiency, a...

CARACAS, Venezuela (June 29, 2026) — Venezuela is grappling with one of the worst natural disasters in its modern history following two powerful earthquakes that struck the country’s northern Caribbean coast on June 24, leaving at least 1,430 people dead, more than 3,000 injured, and tens of thousands still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue.  The twin earthquakes, measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, struck just 39 seconds apart, making them an...

“When Sarah Penney entered a room, she upstaged everyone, including her mother, which was a difficult thing to do.  For her mother, Joanne Penney, had a publishing career; Was the Founder and Director of The Community Agency on Drugs and Addiction (CADA); Was Chairman of the National Drug Advisory Council (NDAC); And had even spoken during a meeting of the UN General Assembly.  She also founded and directed the CADA players over a couple of decades.Sarah had presence, p...