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June 20th, 2026
‘Anedaga lobster fest has the potential to do a lot more’- Premier Wheatley

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has stated that the Anegada Lobster Festival is a tourism initiative that the Virgin Islands (VI) government aims to revamp.

June 18th, 2026
'Cultural preservation does not happen by chance'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith has underscored the importance of passing on the cultural heritage of The Virgin Islands to the younger generation.

June 15th, 2026
Department of Culture to host ‘unique’ Fungi Music Workshop

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Fungi Music workshop will be held this Wednesday, June 17, 2026, by the Department of Culture in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Studies Institute.

June 13th, 2026
31 awarded @ His Majesty King Charles III Birthday Parade & Celebration

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 2026 His Majesty King Charles III Birthday Parade and Celebration took place on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Queen Elizabeth II Park.

June 8th, 2026
‘It's been special'- Donyelle D. Hodge on her reign as Miss BVI 2025

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Miss BVI 2025 Donyelle D. Hodge has called her reign special.

June 6th, 2026
Poetry & critical Essay Writing Competition launched

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A poetry and critical essay writing competition as part of activities to observe the Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate, Long Look has been launched. The competition is being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development in collaboration with the Long Look 250th Commemorative Committee.

June 4th, 2026
2026 Miss BVI Pageant contestants to feature in 'Crown & Conversations' this evening

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the Miss BVI 2026 contestant reveal on May 29, 2026, the Miss BVI Sub-Committee has announced ‘Crown & Conversations’ where the public will have the opportunity to learn more about the three contestants.

May 30th, 2026
UPDATE: 2026 Miss BVI constestants revealed

WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Three young women will compete for the prestigious 2026 Miss BVI title on August 2, 2026, at the Festival Village. The contestants are Angelique B.Lettsome, Contestant #1; Kala J. Penn, Contestant #2; and Asha A.S Hyndman, Contestant #3.

May 25th, 2026
Willock calls for museum & park in District 3

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, BVI- Political aspirant, former Speaker of the House of Assembly, and businessman, Mr Julian Willock, has issued a call for the construction of a museum in District 3.

May 23rd, 2026
Lavida Cottoy named village Honoree for 2026 Emancipation Festival

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Prominent cultural figure and event organiser in the Virgin Islands (VI), Lavida Cottoy, has been named the Village Honouree for the 2026 Emancipation Festival by the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee.

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