Leaders and senior representatives from the United Kingdom’s Caribbean Overseas Territories (UK OTs) gathered on Scrub Island on 22 October for the Caribbean UK Overseas Territories Leaders Caucus — a high-level meeting focused on deepening cooperation and addressing shared challenges. […]

Premier Natalio Wheatley has called for the BVI and other British Overseas Territories (OTs) to be given greater flexibility in their constitutional and economic arrangements with the United Kingdom. Speaking during a panel discussion for Diplomatic Week 2025, the Premier […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on Caribbean nations to invest more in their people, describing human capital as the true engine of the region’s tourism industry. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s 11th Human Resources […]

Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool says the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has intensified its operations across the territory following a recent shooting in Purcell Estate and the escape of two prisoners from His Majesty’s Prison (HMP). Vanterpool confirmed […]

The government has announced that all BVI students studying in Jamaica have been safely relocated to the Cayman Islands as Hurricane Melissa bears down on the island, bringing the potential for catastrophic damage. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley confirmed the evacuation […]

As the BVI continues to advocate for less scrutiny and oversight from the UK, Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge has hinted that stronger self-sufficiency and sound fiscal management helped her country to regain control over its own affairs and avoid direct […]

The Virgin Islands recently welcomed the world’s largest floating book fair, MV Logos Hope, marking its first-ever visit to the Territory. The vessel arrived in Road Town on October 24 2025, carrying thousands of books and a message of learning, […]

The Department of Immigration will begin offering Saturday services for the first time starting November 1 2025, as part of efforts to improve accessibility and convenience for the public. According to a government statement, the department will operate by appointment […]

From donkey rides and races to cultural games and festival village nights filled with live performances, the three-day Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta provided a vibrant finale to the territory’s 71st Emancipation celebrations. Here are some highlights from the final day […]

The 2025 Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta is bringing this year’s Emancipation celebrations to a lively close with a mix of tradition, entertainment, and community spirit. Festivities began Thursday with its Seafood Cultural Explosion, as well as the village opening ceremony […]