By Esther Durand and Davion Smith, BVI News Staff As the seven-day-old fire continues to smoulder at the Cox Heath dump on Tortola, the far-reaching and suffocating smoke is now forcing residents in surrounding communities out of their homes. Standing […]

Public restroom facilities at the Tortola Pier Park are the best in the Caribbean, according to representatives from the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association. “A lot of people judge where they are by the bathrooms … I’ve got to tell you (the […]

Local enforcement officers have reportedly held a visitor at the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport with more than $20,000 cash. The visitor is said to be a national of the twin island republic of Trinidad & Tobago. He was reportedly […]

Initial findings of a Hydrology and Flood Risk study of the Road Town capital has been made public. During the first staging of the annual ‘Flood Protection Awareness Week,’ government’s hydrology team shared information on how to reduce flood risks, […]

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor What type of learning culture is required to take the Virgin Islands into the next epoch in its history and development? OK. It is clear that all Virgin Islanders, and citizens of paradise, fully understand the […]

PRESS RELEASE: The public, participants, boat owners, and mariners are advised to exercise caution and adhere to all safety measures during this year’s Poker Run on May 27. There will be various water sports activities including swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, […]

Utility poles dumped at the festival grounds in Road Town are now being sold. The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) said the company is putting the items up for sale “in an effort to assist with the cleanup of the festival […]

By Davion Smith, BVI News Staff Representatives from major cruise lines have arrived in the British Virgin Islands to evaluate the territory’s readiness to accept their ships, and at least one cruise line said they are pleased with the progress […]

A major resort development is to take place on Norman Island. Dr Henry Jarecki owns the island which is located on the southern tip of the BVI’s archipelago. Dr Jarecki also owns Guana Island. According to Premier and Minister of […]

William Thornton (Willy T) floating bar and restaurant has found a new location to operate. “We are pretty well confirmed to be definitely moving. We are not going to be in The Bight [but] at Great Harbour on Peter Island,” […]