News
Exercise caution in Pasea Estate Area
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public is notified that traffic lights in the Pasea Estate area are currently malfunctioning. Works are being done to rectify the issue while preparations to procure new devices are made.
Water disruption from tonight for certain areas on Tortola
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The public is notified that water will be interrupted tonight, June 4, 2023, in the following areas from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM June 5, 2023.
Importing vehicles from Japan heightening derelict vehicles problem- Neville Allen
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- “Many persons bring vehicles from Japan and so forth and it is very difficult to get parts when it starts giving problems and they would take these vehicles and put them on the side of the road and in public parking lots. It is a nightmare, a safety issue and it breaks down the beauty of our Territory.”
VI Gov’t seeking ways to manage threat of sargassum seaweed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is seeking ways to manage the threat of an unwelcomed visitor- sargassum seaweed.
VI’s visa requirement for Guyanese should be 'revisited'- Hon Fraser
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- Member of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said the visa requirement imposed on Guyana nationals by the [British] Virgin Islands should be revisited.
UPDATE: T.B. Lettsome Airport re-opens following brief closure
BEEF ISLAND, VI - The BVI Airports Authority has announced that the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport has resumed normal operations effective 1:20 p.m. today, Saturday, June 3, following a brief closure.
UPDATE: TS Arlene downgraded to Tropical Depression
MIAMI, Florida, USA - Tropical Storm Arlene weakened to a tropical depression on Saturday morning, June 3, 2023, as its maximum sustained winds dipped from 40 mph to 35 mph.
Roach stresses insurance preparedness as 2023 hurricane season begins
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - As the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season officially commenced on June 1, Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach is urging Unites States Virgin Islands (USVI) residents to secure appropriate insurance coverage to protect their properties and belongings.
Gov’t investing $50K in local musical artists– Premier Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands will be investing some $50K into local Virgin Islands artists as a means to push local musical talent and help each artist grow in their respective field.
‘It feels good to deliver the goods for the people of the VI’- Premier
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R1) has congratulated all who made the inaugural direct flight from Miami to the Virgin Islands (VI) possible, adding that it feels good to have delivered on a promise made to the people of the territory.