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September 7th, 2023
HoA to meet today Thursday, September 7, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands is to meet today Thursday 7, September 2023 at its Chambers in Road Town the capital city.

September 5th, 2023
Bryan out of USVI until Sept 12; Lt. Governor now acting Governor

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. John, USVI - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. left the territory on Sept. 3rd and will be away through Tuesday, September 12, according to an announcement from Government House.

September 5th, 2023
Some believe only rogue Gov’ts pushing concept of self-determination– Carvin Malone

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former government minister Carvin Malone (AL) said the concept of self-determination of British Overseas Territories is one that has been long in the making since the late 40s and not a recent concept being pushed for nefarious reasons as some believe.

September 2nd, 2023
Power temporarily cut in parts of West End due to boat mishap

WEST END, Tortola, VI – Parts of West End Tortola are currently without power after a boat has inadvertently hooked onto some lines, causing damage to the infrastructure officials from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) have informed.

September 2nd, 2023
Gov’t wants tenders for 'competent' catering service @ Immigration Detention Centre

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has issued a notice inviting tenders for locally trained and competent Catering Services to provide meal services at the temporary Immigration Detention Centre in the VI.

September 2nd, 2023
Gov’t will ‘put our money where our mouth is’ for education – Hon DeCastro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says the Government will continue to invest heavily into education, recognizing its impacts on youths and the local economy.

September 1st, 2023
Anegada aircraft seizure: 800kg of cocaine confiscated- RVIPF

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are actively conducting investigations into the recent drug seizure on Anegada.

August 31st, 2023
VI must be proactive against UK imposed policies- Carvin Malone

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – A former Minister for Health and Social Development Mr Carvin Malone has called for the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) to stop being reactive and be proactive when it comes to United Kingdom (UK)-imposed policies.

August 30th, 2023
Final checks being conducted on Gov’ts asphalt plant - Jeremy W. Hodge

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Director of the Public Works Department, Mr. Jeremy W. Hodge says final diagnostic checks are being conducted on the department’s asphalt plant ahead of its operation.

August 29th, 2023
‘Exciting things ahead’ to start strengthening VI culture– Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has shared plans to strengthen the VI’s culture by introducing ways to encourage the preservation of culture via a culture and heritage strategy to be implemented.

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