Fashion and culture lit up the British Virgin Islands over the weekend as Summer Sizzle BVI celebrated its 15th anniversary with a high-energy showcase of global style and Caribbean flair. The four-day event wrapped up on Sunday, but the highlight […]

Several patrons turned out in Road Town on Saturday night as Trinidadian soca powerhouse Kes the Band headlined one of the most electric nights of the BVI Emancipation Festival so far. The crowd roared as Kes delivered hit after hit, […]

Eklund Adams, known on stage as Officer Adams Songs, has emerged as the 2025 Calypso Monarch following a powerful performance that impressed both judges and the audience. Performing original songs “Set Good Examples” and “Victims Crying Out,” Officer Adams delivered […]

The minimum wage in the Virgin Islands will increase from $6 to $7.25 per hour starting in July, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley announced on Tuesday evening. He said the change will be implemented in phases, with a further increase planned […]

Airlift prices to the BVI are improving, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said during a live radio broadcast yesterday. He gave that indication while also responding to concerns about the impact of increased flights on traditional tourism businesses such as ferry […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has heaped praise on former Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton, stating he never had to question the senior leader’s patriotism for the Virgin Islands. Premier Wheatley made the comments while drawing a comparison between Skelton’s leadership and […]

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has signalled that his government will soon reintroduce the updated Commercial Recreational Vessel Licensing Act, 1992 (CRVL) now that successful negotiations with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) have been completed. The bill—first introduced in January—seeks […]

Education Minister Sharie de Castro has confirmed that the Althea Scatliffe Primary School will be rebuilt at its original location, with the project now advancing through the design and planning phase in partnership with non-profit organisation Unite BVI. “Definitely. I’m […]

Social commentator Claude Skelton Cline said the Virgin Islands has yet to properly mourn the arrest and conviction of former Premier Andrew Fahie, whose downfall sent shockwaves through the territory and continues to affect its political and social climate. Speaking […]

The BVI and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) have agreed to create a joint Marine Task Force to review and resolve policy and regulatory issues affecting charter boat operations between the territories. The agreement follows two days of intense […]