More than 4,000 cruise passengers are scheduled to arrive to at the cruise pier on Tortola in April. The passengers will come from cruise lines such as the Silver Seas, Holland America Line, and the Colombia cruise line. These cruise lines will be […]

The British Virgin Islands has received its first two weather stations ahead of the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins on June 1. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) installed the stations at Capoon’s Bay and at the Terrence B […]

Well-known architect and businessman Ira Smith has died. News of his passing comes as the British Virgin Islands mourns the death of former Deputy Governor, Elton Georges. Smith reportedly died on Thursday, April 5 at 79 years old. The deceased […]

Statistics have shown a decrease in the number of reported cases of child sexual abuse in the BVI for 2017. Head of Family Children and Protective Services at the Social Development Department, Laurel Freeman said there were 15 reported cases […]

Former Deputy Governor Elton Georges has died. Relatives said he died Wednesday night, April 4. The retired public servant was recently in hospital battling an unspecified illness. “We thank everyone for the love, kindness, prayers and support during his short […]

Students of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) were involved in yet another public fight and have seemingly graduated to damaging private property. The latest incident reportedly happened among junior students shortly after midday on Wednesday when their school shift […]

Residents are being told they have to wait a while longer before the findings of the independent investigation into the fatal police shooting of Santo Hernandez is publicized. Local law enforcers shot and killed Hernandez on December 6 last year, […]

The Department of Labour continues to receive ‘numerous requests’ for skilled workers in the construction and marine industries, said Labour Commissioner Janice Rymer. A media release from government also said requests are primarily coming from local employers in these industries. […]

PRESS RELEASE: Last evening, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Mr Elton Georges, CMG, OBE, a man of great strength, courage and conviction who I have had the pleasure of knowing for many decades as he dedicated […]

After sustaining significant damage from the three catastrophic disasters last year, the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has moved its headquarters to the Geneva Place building on Wickham’s Cay I. The Board is operating on the third floor of the building. […]