The Uber Soca Cruise (USC), renowned as the largest Caribbean music festival at sea, has announced its 2025 voyage will include a first-ever stop in Tortola, BVI. The announcement marks a significant addition to the cruise’s itinerary and promises an […]

Peter Island Resort has officially reopened, marking a triumphant return after its closure due to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. The grand reopening was celebrated with an official ceremony on Saturday, December 28 attended by prominent […]

Junior Minister for Tourism and Fourth District Representative Luce Hodge-Smith has firmly rejected claims that the BVI’s capital, Road Town, is unclean. Her comments followed recent criticisms about the territory’s cleanliness, particularly in tourist areas. Former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has claimed that the government’s recently announced $100 million loan is being used as a political bargaining tool to entice lawmakers into crossing the political aisle. During the budget debate in the House of Assembly, […]

The BVI is set to host a pivotal tourism summit in January 2025 that seeks to reshape the territory’s tourism strategy. Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Luce Hodge-Smith recently explained the summit’s role in engaging industry stakeholders to collaboratively […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather has raised concerns about the government’s RATED programme, describing it as more focused on bush-cutting than meaningful job creation. During the budget debate in the House of Assembly, Mather questioned the programme’s effectiveness in […]

Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr Karl Dawson is urging the government to prioritise investments in agriculture and fisheries to boost food security in the Virgin Islands. During a recent government programme, Dr Dawson outlined a plan to make […]

The Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI) has announced plans to elevate customer service across the Territory through a partnership with the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) to create a specialised course for public servants. VIPSLI Director Connie George revealed […]

As the clock struck into the early hours of Christmas Day 2024, the territory celebrated the arrival of its newest resident, marking a heartwarming start to the holiday. Kayla Lewis gave birth to a healthy baby boy weighing 4.105 kilograms […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that recent governance reforms demonstrate the BVI’s maturity and readiness for greater autonomy. During a recent GIS interview, Dr Wheatley emphasised that the reforms, born out of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) process, demonstrate […]