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American celebrity chef to feature in ‘Taste of Virgin Gorda’

American celebrity chef to feature in ‘Taste of Virgin Gorda’

Celebrity chef JJ Johnson is set to feature in the highly anticipated Taste of Virgin Gorda on Saturday, March 22, at The Ruins in Nail Bay. The annual spring tasting event showcases the culinary delights of Virgin Gorda and the […]

by / on March 20, 2025 at 6:11 AM /
USVI man wanted for murder surrenders to RVIPF

USVI man wanted for murder surrenders to RVIPF

A US Virgin Islands national wanted for first-degree murder has surrendered to authorities in Tortola, months after an arrest warrant was issued in St. Thomas. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), 32-year-old Demare Encarnacion turned himself in, […]

by / on March 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM /
Should VIP insist Fraser and Smith join party ranks?

Should VIP insist Fraser and Smith join party ranks?

Political commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has urged the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to require that Deputy Premier Julian Fraser and former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith formally join its ranks. The outspoken commentator contended that such a move would […]

by / on March 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM /
Public questions power of Human Rights Commission

Public questions power of Human Rights Commission

Some members of the public have expressed concern that the Human Rights Commission Bill 2025 does not grant the Commission sufficient authority to effectively carry out its duties. A key concern raised during public consultations is that the Commission appears […]

by / on March 19, 2025 at 7:17 AM /
USVI charter operators told to expect more reasonable fee increases from BVI

USVI charter operators told to expect more reasonable fee increases from BVI

Lieutenant Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Tregenza Roach confirmed in a press conference on Tuesday, March 18, that USVI charters can expect a more reasonable increase in their fees by the British Virgin Islands following USVI Governor Albert […]

by / on March 19, 2025 at 7:08 AM /
HLSCC launches Giving Tuesday campaign to strengthen community support

HLSCC launches Giving Tuesday campaign to strengthen community support

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has launched its first-ever Giving Tuesday campaign, an initiative to increase donor participation and support the institution’s future growth.  In an interview with JTV, HLSCC President Dr Richard Georges said the campaign seeks […]

by / on March 19, 2025 at 7:07 AM /
National Tourism Policy to be finalised by June 2025

National Tourism Policy to be finalised by June 2025

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that his government is expected to finalise its long-awaited National Tourism Policy by June 2025. Speaking at a recent press conference, Dr Wheatley confirmed that consultations will be conducted on each of the major […]

by / on March 19, 2025 at 7:02 AM /
UPDATE: Missing man found!

UPDATE: Missing man found!

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has indicated that 51-year-old Carrot Bay resident, Melvin Donovan who was reported missing has been found. “We are in the progress of returning him to his family. The RVIPF would like to thank […]

by / on March 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM /
No regrets! Premier hails successful Vybz Kartel show

No regrets! Premier hails successful Vybz Kartel show

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has declared the Vybz Kartel concert a resounding success, dismissing objections over the government’s $220,000 investment in the event.  In an interview with ZBVI radio, Dr Wheatley said the concert achieved its primary objective—boosting tourism and […]

by / on March 18, 2025 at 7:23 AM /
Sister island roads and facilities to be improved — Premier

Sister island roads and facilities to be improved — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said in a recent interview that the government has committed to addressing long-standing infrastructure and environmental issues affecting the sister islands. Speaking on JTV, Dr Wheatley outlined his administration’s efforts to improve conditions in Virgin Gorda, […]

by / on March 18, 2025 at 7:09 AM /