Dirk Walters, Events Manager at the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB), has publicly shared the reasons behind his sudden resignation from the Tourist Board. During a recent interview on ZBVI radio, Walters expressed frustrations and challenges that led to his decision […]

Cultural icon and former legislator Eileene Parsons has joined the chorus of people who argue that the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee (VIFFC) should not have been transferred to the BVI Tourist Board. The Committee was controversially transferred to […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stressed the importance of eradicating corruption and the perception of corruption surrounding officials in the BVI. The Premier’s statement comes as the government seeks to tighten the integrity framework and ensure transparent governance. Premier Wheatley’s […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticised the Integrity in Public Life Amendment Bill for containing provisions he suggested were unnecessary and could potentially get public officials into trouble. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Walwyn highlighted its potential […]

On July 29, J’Adon George and Chanecia Pinnock were crowned Mister and Miss Junior BVI at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, marking the conclusion of the 70th Emancipation Festival’s final pageant. J’Adon George, one of two contestants for the […]

Governor Daniel Pruce rebuffed claims that a recent law enforcement and security review should have been redacted, arguing that it was standard practice for such reports to be published and that much thought went into its release. Numerous complaints emerged […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched three major investigations following two deaths and one injury. The incidents, which occurred over the weekend, have prompted the RVIPF to appeal for public assistance. The first two incidents are related […]

A man was killed in a shooting incident in Road Town early Sunday morning, July 28. The incident occurred near Market Square. Highly placed sources indicate that the victim was shot and killed while traveling in his car, which was […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on the main island of Tortola late Saturday night. At least one person was reportedly injured in the shooting, which took place in […]

Marcus ‘Young Blood’ Mark has been crowned the 2024 Calypso Monarch, winning the competition by schooling the audience about the cannabis. The Virgin Gorda-born calypsonian won the annual competition on Saturday night, July 27, at the festival grounds in Road […]