Residents and visitors across the British Virgin Islands filled various entertainment venues throughout the territory to ring in the 2026 New Year. The Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, which hosted its ‘All That Glitters’ New Year’s Eve celebrations, and […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan

BVI hosts 27th annual Christmas in the City
The 27th edition of Christmas in the City took place in Road Town over the weekend, featuring two nights of performances, children’s activities, and Santa appearances, including Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, who dressed as Santa to distribute gifts to children. […]

PHOTOS: Lobster Fest 2025 serves up food, fashion and fun
Just under a dozen restaurants participated in this year’s Anegada Lobster Fest, serving up dishes to delight food-lovers who flocked the sister island over the weekend. The event ran from November 28-30 and, as the BVI Tourist Board describes it, […]

PHOTOS: Fungi Fest 2025
Culture came alive at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday as residents and visitors turned out in strong numbers for Fungi Fest 2025, hosted by the Ministry of Culture. The annual showcase of Virgin Islands heritage delivered an […]

Bishop Cline calls for protest over Governor’s removal of Vanterpool
Outspoken clergyman Bishop John Cline has called for a public protest outside Government House following Governor Daniel Pruce’s decision to remove Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool from her post. Governor Pruce announced yesterday that Vanterpool — who has been Acting […]

Governor names replacement after Vanterpool ousted
Governor Daniel Pruce has announced plans to appoint former Gibraltar Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger as Interim Acting Commissioner of Police, following his decision to remove Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool and return her to her substantive post as Deputy Commissioner. […]

Premier unveils record $550.6M budget for 2026
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has unveiled the Virgin Islands’ largest ever budget, totalling a record $550.6 million for 2026. The figure marks a significant jump from the $382.67 million budget approved in 2024. Delivering his address […]

Gov’t partners with OECS to boost healthcare resilience
The government has partnered with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and humanitarian organisation Direct Relief to upgrade critical health infrastructure across the Territory. The collaboration, part of the OECS Direct Relief Health Systems Strengthening Project, aims to […]

Fraser urges Anguilla’s Premier to travel extensively
Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has encouraged Anguilla’s Premier, Cora Richardson-Hodge, to seize every opportunity to travel and engage in diplomacy that strengthens her country’s position internationally. Fraser made the remarks during a discussion marking Diplomatic Week 2025 in the British […]

BREAKING: Vanterpool to step down as Acting COP
Information reaching BVI News indicates that Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool will be reverted to her substantive post of Deputy Commissioner of Police within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Sources indicate that Vanterpool — who has served […]






