Joanna Gaskin, President of the Overseas Filipino Workers Organization (OFWO), is calling on employers in the Virgin Islands to stop pocketing statutory contributions deducted from their expat employees’ salary and to ensure that contributions are paid directly to the Social […]

Residents of the Sixth District are invited to spread holiday cheer this Thursday as Representative Myron Walwyn hosts the District 6 Christmas Carol Competition. The festive event will feature solos, duets, and group performances, promising a vibrant evening of traditional […]

The BVI enacted the Inquiries Act 2024, which took effect on Monday, December 9. The new legislation replaces the Commissions of Inquiry Act of 1880 and establishes improved procedures for conducting public inquiries in the territory. “I am delighted that […]

Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) has announced that its annual Winter Wonderland will be open daily from Thursday, December 19 to December 30, with the exception of Christmas Day. The event, aimed at raising funds for VISAR, offers a […]

More than 700 public officers were recently celebrated for their years of service during the Public Service Employee Recognition Ceremony in November. The event, held as part of Public Service Week, recognised the hard work and dedication of officers who […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has launched the Roots & Resilience: Together We Thrive programme, a multi-faceted initiative aimed at boosting community pride and improving the appearance of the Virgin Islands. The first project under the programme, Paint the Town: […]

Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) emerged victorious in both the junior and senior divisions of the Inter-Secondary Division Chess Tournament, hosted by the Ministry of Education. The event took place at the Multi-Sport Complex from Thursday, December 12 to Friday, […]

Officers from various organisations and departments across the territory recently completed a UK-funded training course focused on financial crimes investigations. According to a press release from the Governor’s Office, members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Financial Investigation […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is encouraging the people of the Virgin Islands to celebrate life. That was his central theme as he spoke briefly to the many patrons who attended his Christmas party last Thursday evening. The Premier also encouraged […]

Governor Daniel Pruce has praised the dedication and ingenuity of prison staff in the BVI as they manage challenging conditions, including overcrowding at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut. During a recent interview with JTV, Governor Pruce highlighted the […]