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December 21st, 2019
High surf warning in effect today, Dec 21, 2019

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands can expect passing showers today with daytime high temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s, the wind will be moderate and from the east according to local weather forecasts.

December 20th, 2019
‘Godfather of tourism on JvD’ Albert H. Chinnery honoured

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- The Jost van Dyke administration building has now been officially reopened and it honours a late Customs Officer who had given more than 30 years of his life in service to the Virgin Islands.

December 18th, 2019
Monitor the importation of 'cheap, right hand driving' vehicles- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With an increased number of vehicles on the Territory's roads, commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has raised concerns about air pollution and the quality of vehicles being brought into the Virgin Islands.

December 17th, 2019
Only 'fit & proper' expats will enter for work in VI- Hon Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI- Following the successful recent processing of some 1500 persons living and working in the Virgin Islands (VI) for 20 years and more for Residency and Belonger status, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) says come 2020, only "fit and proper" individuals will be allowed to enter and work in the VI.

December 16th, 2019
Anegadians turn up in numbers to support newly crowned queen

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- A 17 year old of the Anegada community woke up this morning, December 16, 2019 with renewed motivation to carry the torch of the Sister Island, having been crowned its teen queen.

December 15th, 2019
VI & Airbnb ink Hotel Accommodation Tax agreement

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) and booking service Airbnb have official inked agreements for the voluntary collection of the Hotel Accommodation Tax on transient occupancy.

December 15th, 2019
What you doing here Mehson!

By Thomas C. Famous

“What you doing here Mehson !!” “When you leaving Mehson??”

Two questions, usually said in the same breath, usually asked by almost every friend and family member, whenever they saw me in Tortola.

December 14th, 2019
Mrs BVI Shondrea N. Turnbull placed 6th overall @ Mrs Globe 2019

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands is gradually rising among the bigger nations in ranking at International pageants with Mrs BVI Shondra N. Turnbull coming closest in history according to records.

December 14th, 2019
'Third World' to headline Foxy’s ‘Old Year’s Night’ fest

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Now an annual event that attracts thousands, this year’s ‘Old Year’s Night’ 2019 celebration at the Foxy’s Tamarind Bar in Jost van Dyke will be headlined by internationally acclaimed reggae band Third World to usher in the new year.

December 13th, 2019
CCT gifts Rainbow Children’s Home for Day 4 of 12 Days of Christmas Promotion

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – CCT continued to spread the Christmas cheer, today Friday, December 13, 2019 when CCT’s Marketing team presented gifts and eight mattresses to the residents of the Rainbow Children’s Home as part of the 12 Days of Christmas promotion.

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