A debate has surged on social media in recent days over whether a gay couple was allowed to marry legally in the territory, or whether their celebrated nuptials was simply a ceremonial affair.  An article appearing in a recent issue […]

Cabinet has approved and appointed 11 new members to serve as board of directors of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) and Delma Maduro has been appointed to serve as chairperson. The newly appointed board members will serve for four years, […]

The Antigua & Barbuda Meteorological Services reported 11:30 am on Sunday that Tropical Storm Fiona has upgraded to a category one hurricane. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the British Virgin Islands, which is expected to experience these […]

The BVI Airports Authority has informed the public that the territory’s airports will be closed today until Tropical Storm Fiona has passed by the territory. The BVIAA noted the Auguste George International Airport on Anegada and Taddy Bay International Airport […]

A notice has been issued about a temporary reduction being placed on the ferry departure schedules of some local ferry companies which transfer passengers to and from St Thomas in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands. A joint media release issued […]

Cabinet has approved the appointment of a new Board of Directors for the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA). Theodore Burke, who was announced as the Board’s new non-executive chairman, was appointed along with Michael Thomas for a period of three years. […]

Two-time Commonwealth Games and North American, Central American & Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) 400-metre hurdles champion Kyron McMaster returned home yesterday to a cheque valuing $38,000 for his exploits at the two games this summer.  McMaster, who recovered from a […]

The government has denied an accusation that its agents unilaterally cancelled a leasing arrangement with the Thomas family that owns land at the Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay.  In the apparent absence of the leasing arrangement, the government […]

The Virgin Islands Cabinet has approved six new members for the board of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) and among that group is a former Commissioner of Police. Cabinet documents published today indicated that the previous board member appointments of […]

Residents are being advised to monitor and brace for the effects of Tropical Storm Fiona, which is forecast to pass over to the British Virgin Islands this weekend. According to a weather bulletin from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), […]