Update: Access to the affected road where the water has pooled is currently blocked as of 3:30 PM. Teams from Water and Sewerage and Environmental Health are said to be on the ground assessing the situation. Original Story : 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 15th. A active sewage leak has been reported, with the flow coming … Continued
The government has launched a new public-private initiative aimed at beautifying and maintaining the Road Town area as part of a broader strategy to enhance tourism and quality of life for residents.Junior Minister of Culture and Tourism Luce Hodge Smith announced the Road Town Partnership during a ceremony attended by representatives from various government departments, … Continued
Caribbean tourism officials are urging the U.S. government to exempt the region from proposed port service fees targeting Chinese-made or flagged vessels, warning the measures could significantly harm an industry vital to both economies. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association submitted recommendations to the U.S. Trade Representative regarding the proposed fees of up to $1.5 … Continued
A woman died in a single-vehicle accident late Friday night in the Brewers Bay area of Tortola, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed Saturday morning. The fatal crash occurred after 11 p.m., according to a brief police statement. Authorities have not released the identity of the female victim. “The circumstances surrounding the lone vehicle … Continued
Just over four months after her unceremonious dismissal, At-Large Representative Lorna Smith OBE is returning to Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley’s cabinet in a role similar to her previous position, according to a joint announcement made Tuesday. The cabinet reshuffle comes at the expense of Dr. Karl Dawson, who has been stripped of his title as … Continued
Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley departed earlier today for a 10-day Asian tour aimed at strengthening the territory’s position in global financial services. The high-level meetings, scheduled for Feb. 16-21, will take place across major financial centres including Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau and Malaysia as part of the territory’s strategy to expand its presence in … Continued
Rosewood Little Dix Bay has secured the top position in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hotels in the British Virgin Islands” rankings, leading a list of prestigious properties across the territory. The annual rankings, which focus on luxury accommodations, require properties to maintain at least a 4- or 5-star rating and gather a minimum … Continued
French rescue teams have recovered the final two bodies from the wreckage of a Cessna 172 aircraft that crashed in the mountains of La Plaine last month, RCI Martinique reported Wednesday. The French High Mountain Gendarmerie Platoon conducted the difficult recovery operation at an altitude of 750 meters, where the aircraft wreckage hung precariously on … Continued
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States has taken a bold step towards a cleaner and economically sustainable future with the unanimous adoption of the landmark Basseterre Declaration at the Third Council of Ministers: Energy meeting held on February 4-5, 2025, in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Basseterre Declaration establishes the OECS Decade of Action for … Continued
The British Virgin Islands government has initiated public consultations on proposed legislation to establish a Human Rights Commission, with territory-wide meetings scheduled to begin March 10. Deputy Governor David D. Archer, Jr. announced the launch of the Human Rights Commission Bill, 2025, calling it “a welcomed step forward in the proper handling of human rights … Continued
