Education Minister Sharie de Castro has called on graduates of the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) to embrace their roles as leaders and “solution bearers”, delivering an impassioned address during the institution’s 32nd Graduation Ceremony yesterday, June 12. Addressing […]
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All my overseas trips were necessary
Education Minister Shari de Castro has moved to defend the overseas trips she and her team have taken over the last two years, saying the territory has greatly benefited from the meetings they attended. The Dr Natalio Wheatley administration continues […]

Cape Air, InterCaribbean step in as Silver Airways exits BVI
Florida-based regional carrier Silver Airways has halted all flights to the British Virgin Islands after telling customers on Wednesday, “we are ceasing operations as of today, June 11, 2025.” The Instagram notice added, “Please do not go to the airport. […]

Public urged to discard electronics properly
The Department of Waste Management is urging the public to be careful when discarding electronics, as they have the potential to cause fires. The Department stated that the caution arises amid an increase in unsafe dumping practices in the community. […]

Former prison officer testifies as Almestica trial gets underway
A former prison officer took the witness stand as the trial of Jose Almestica and three co-defendants began in the High Court on Wednesday, with prosecutors alleging their involvement in a wide-ranging criminal enterprise involving drugs, firearms, counterfeit currency and […]

Fraser defends Premier from Walwyn’s questioning
Deputy Premier Julian Fraser recently came to the defence of Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, who was being pressed by Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn with questions regarding the actual costs associated with the controversial Vybz Kartel concert. The exchange took place […]

USVI Charter Association wants reciprocal fees placed on BVI
The Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) has called on the United States Virgin Islands government to enforce reciprocal licensing fees and compliance checks for British Virgin Islands vessels, following what it described as an “exorbitant” fee increase for USVI-based […]

Stop making inflammatory comments on social media
Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline is urging residents to refrain from emotional and inflammatory commentary on social media, warning that such discourse is causing division and distracting from the real issues facing the territory. In recent weeks, many residents have […]

Miss BVI Pageant cancelled for 2025
The 2025 Miss British Virgin Islands Pageant has been cancelled, according to an announcement from Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Luce Hodge Smith. The cancellation comes after a review of the planning schedule and level of participation for this […]

Walwyn calls on governor to probe government’s $5M Bank of Asia loss
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has called for an independent investigation into the government’s deposit of $5 million into the now-defunct Bank of Asia BVI Limited, warning that the Virgin Islands may never recover the public funds. The deposit was reportedly […]