The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has officially launched a new modular qualification framework designed to give students greater recognition for the knowledge and skills they acquire throughout their secondary education.
Opposition Leader and Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn is calling for greater community involvement in the cultural aspects of the territory’s celebrations.
Opposition Leader and Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has criticized the government’s management of public funds, questioning how the administration has used the financial resources available to it.
Opposition Member and Second District Representative Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull has criticised the government’s proposed increase in electricity rates, warning residents not to be reassured by claims that the higher rates will primarily affect larger consumers.
Rotary Assistant Governor in the British Virgin Islands – Shan Mohamed has called on members of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola to be the driving force that designs and launches a structured, sustained substance awareness and prevention programme for the young people of the Virgin Islands.
More than $20 million in unpaid electricity bills is reportedly owed to the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), with Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley warning that unpaid accounts and electricity theft are placing additional financial pressure on the territory’s electricity system.
BVI Chamber Chairman Sinclair Flemming is calling for an end to what he describes as the “demonization” of local businesses, warning that statements by government officials should not create divisions between employers and employees.
The hosts of the Talking Points programme say it is taking too long to provide residents across the Virgin Islands with a reliable potable water supply, arguing that the longstanding problem should have been addressed years ago.
The debate over revealing costumes displayed during the August Monday Festival Parade continues, with historian Bernadine Louis calling for proper standards to be established for costume design.
Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has dismissed concerns about the rising cost of living in the British Virgin Islands, pointing to heavy consumer spending during the recently concluded Emancipation Festival as evidence that money remains available in the Territory.
Residents and businesses in the British Virgin Islands are being warned to brace for higher prices after the House of Assembly approved a motion that will allow the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to increase rates for its largest consumers.
Fourth District Representative Luce Hodge-Smith says the public will be kept informed about disruptions when work begins on the de Castro Street sidewalk improvement project in September, with most construction expected to take place at night. Details in this report
The Virgin Islands government has signed a contract for the repair the roof of the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre in Virgin Gorda, a move Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley says marks an important step toward restoring reliable and resilient healthcare services on Virgin Gorda.
Junior Minister for Economic Development Lorna Smith is bringing key players in the marine industry together later this month for a programme aimed at strengthening local businesses and expanding opportunities for Virgin Islanders in the sector.
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley used the Commonwealth Games Recognition Ceremony for Adaejah Hodge to make a call for unity, urging residents not to politicize the young sprinter's accomplishments.
President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, has urged nuclear-armed states to commit to a policy of not using nuclear weapons first, warning of the catastrophic consequences of nuclear conflict.
Concerns over this year’s festival opened the discussion among commentators on the Talking Points programme, with questions being raised about the level of modesty displayed during the celebrations.
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College is encouraging persons interested in careers in the marine industry to take advantage of training opportunities ranging from basic safety certification to technical and degree programmes designed to prepare them for employment in the sector.
The British Virgin Islands on Tuesday celebrated one of its brightest young sporting stars as stakeholders gathered at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park to honour sprinter Adaejah Hodge following her historic performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Premier and Seventh District Representative Dr. Natalio Wheatley says the 250th anniversary of the self-manumission of the people of Long Look must be more than a one-off commemoration, calling for the historic event to become more prominent in the national consciousness.
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn says no one should dictate how the people of East End/Long Look celebrate their freedom, as he underscored the community’s historical connection to Emancipation celebrations.
Acting Interim Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger has given the assurance that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force will pursue every available lead to bring those responsible for the territory’s two recent murders to justice.
remier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley says despite the progress made by the Virgin Islands since emancipation, the territory is still not fully free, as he pushed back against suggestions that its elected representatives are incapable of managing its affairs.
Tuesday night's Go Green celebration at the Lavida Cottoy Festiville proved to be one of the biggest attractions of the 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, with patrons turning out in droves for what many described as the best-attended night of the festival village so far.
An evening of elegance, poise, and fierce competition culminated in the crowning of a new ambassador for the territory. Twenty-one-year-old Asha Hyndman has been crowned Miss British Virgin Islands 2026 after sweeping the majority of sectional awards at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
Virgin Islands music duo R. City used their performance at Gen Z Night on Wednesday, July 29, to condemn the fatal shooting of businessman Kai De Castro, calling for an end to the violence affecting the Territory.
National Democratic Party (NDP) member Bishop John Cline has declared that the Virgin Islands' ongoing water crisis has reached a "breaking point," calling on the government to redirect spending from entertainment and other activities toward providing black water storage tanks to residents.
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Social commentator Claude Skelton Cline has claimed that the Virgin Islands' high cost of living is partly the result of businesses being allowed to operate without competition trust laws.
Traditional dishes, handcrafted goods and cultural artefacts drew several visitors to the Emancipation Festival Food Fair, where vendors celebrated not only the flavours of the Virgin Islands but also the Territory's rich history and heritage.
As thousands of residents and visitors prepare to celebrate the 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, leadership and community honorees are uniting behind a powerful message: enjoy the festivities, but leave the violence behind.
The BVI Airports Authority says it is continuing to invest in the professional development of its staff, with a group of airport fire officers recently completing specialized Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting training in the United States.
Lenell A. Stevens Jr., better known as LJ, and Jan Williams, performing as J'Versatile, emerged victorious in the 2026 Soca Monarch Competition held Tuesday night at Lavida Cottoy Festiville.
The Family Support Network (FSN) says it is stepping up fundraising efforts as demand for its services continues to grow, even as it renews its call for an increase in the government's annual subvention.
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley has confirmed that $2.4 million in public funds was invested in Jamaica's Delta Capital Partners Limited without the required approvals, prompting an investigation by the Financial Investigation Agency (FIA).
Social Commentator Claude Skelton Cline believes anyone saying Anegada and Jost Van Dyke should have their own representatives it is just political pandering.
