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August 10th, 2023
Emancipation celebration in VI is now a 'carnival'- Bishop John I. Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While criticising the way the VI Emancipation Festival is celebrated in the Virgin Islands, outspoken clergyman Bishop John I. Cline blasted the local emancipation celebrations as one that has become a carnival.

August 10th, 2023
VI suffer heavy defeats @ CONCACAF U15 C/Ships in Dominica

ROSEAU, Dominica- The [British] Virgin Islands have found the going very tough at the CONCACAF U15 Championships in Dominica, suffering heavy back-to-back defeats in the group stage.

August 5th, 2023
Housing assistance recipient receive keys to brand new home

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Through the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, Mr. Ted Rabsatt of Fat Hog’s Bay is now the latest recipient of a new home as part of the programme.

August 3rd, 2023
VI 'considering' lifting visa restrictions for Guyanese travelling to VI- Hon Lorna G. Smith

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA - The Virgin Islands (VI) is currently considering lifting its visa restriction for Guyanese traveling to the VI, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said.

July 28th, 2023
2023 Christmas in July breaks attendance records

POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Official stats from the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) have indicated that the 2023 Christmas in July event hosted annually at Pond Bay, Virgin Gorda in the Virgin Islands has broken attendance records with some 5,500 people and 475 vessels attending the event this year.

July 25th, 2023
Hon Walwyn caught discrediting local efforts on bringing non-stop AA flights

TRELLIS BAY, BEEF ISLAND, VI– Controversial politician Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) has been found trying to discredit the work of the Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) Government, locals, and that of Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) in brokering the deal to bring the historic Miami to VI flights from American Airlines which commenced on July 1, 2023.

July 25th, 2023
VI defeat DR in thrilling final of Battle of the Fittest in St Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten- The [British] Virgin Islands are the 2023 Champions of the Battle of the Fittest Tournament after beating rivals and defending champions Dominican Republic (DR) in a thrilling final in St Maarten on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

July 25th, 2023
VI can be a 'top destination' for entertainment tourism– Clive L. McCoy

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of Tourism Mr Clive L. McCoy says the Virgin Islands (VI) has the potential to become a top destination in the world for entertainment tourism.

July 24th, 2023
'Incident Free' Christmas in July 2023 a success – BVITB’s Clive L. McCoy

POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Director of Tourism at the BVI Tourist Board, Clive L. McCoy has called the 2023 Christmas in July held at Pond Bay, Virgin Gorda, on Saturday, July 22, 2023, a massive success and one that was incident free.

July 21st, 2023
'Stage is set' for Christmas in July event this weekend!- BVTB’s Tommy Dardet

POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The sea has been calming down, the boats are starting to arrive from Puerto Rico and the festive atmosphere is sure to draw another large crowd for the 2023 edition of Christmas in July at Pond Bay on Virgin Gorda this weekend.

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