The Rotary Club of Central Tortola recently hosted its annual Christmas toy giveaway, delighting more than one hundred children in attendance. Rotary President Annill Daniel was present to personally deliver gifts, bringing smiles to the faces of the excited young […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a Facebook video allegedly promoting violence as a form of political expression. In a statement on Wednesday, December 18, the RVIPF confirmed awareness of the video, which they […]

The House of Assembly will debate the 2025 budget today, 18 December. This follows weeks of deliberations in the closed-door Standing Finance Committee (SFC) stage of proceedings, during which lawmakers closely inspected budget allocations and questioned government officials. In his […]

Joanna Gaskin, President of the Overseas Filipino Workers Organization (OFWO), is calling on employers in the Virgin Islands to stop pocketing statutory contributions deducted from their expat employees’ salary and to ensure that contributions are paid directly to the Social […]

Residents of the Sixth District are invited to spread holiday cheer this Thursday as Representative Myron Walwyn hosts the District 6 Christmas Carol Competition. The festive event will feature solos, duets, and group performances, promising a vibrant evening of traditional […]

The BVI enacted the Inquiries Act 2024, which took effect on Monday, December 9. The new legislation replaces the Commissions of Inquiry Act of 1880 and establishes improved procedures for conducting public inquiries in the territory. “I am delighted that […]

Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) has announced that its annual Winter Wonderland will be open daily from Thursday, December 19 to December 30, with the exception of Christmas Day. The event, aimed at raising funds for VISAR, offers a […]

More than 700 public officers were recently celebrated for their years of service during the Public Service Employee Recognition Ceremony in November. The event, held as part of Public Service Week, recognised the hard work and dedication of officers who […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has launched the Roots & Resilience: Together We Thrive programme, a multi-faceted initiative aimed at boosting community pride and improving the appearance of the Virgin Islands. The first project under the programme, Paint the Town: […]

Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) emerged victorious in both the junior and senior divisions of the Inter-Secondary Division Chess Tournament, hosted by the Ministry of Education. The event took place at the Multi-Sport Complex from Thursday, December 12 to Friday, […]