Following Honourable Julian Fraser’s political realignment, the Virgin Islands Government has undergone a minor cabinet reshuffle, shifting the responsibilities of several key ministries and departments. Fraser’s entry into Premier Natalio Wheatley’s administration has resulted in a number of adjustments. Fraser has been appointed as the new Deputy Premier and will oversee a revamped Ministry portfolio, … Continued
Honourable Julian Fraser, the Member for the Third Electoral District and Chairman of the Progressive United Party (PU), has realigned politically, rejoining the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government after years of separation from that party. Fraser’s move to the Government benches comes with a key appointment—he has been named Deputy Premier, a title previously held … Continued
1FirstBank account holders in the British Virgin Islands faced a significant issue today as many reported that their account balances had disappeared. The problem appears to have affected both personal and business accounts across the territory. Some customers have reported seeing zero or negative balances in their accounts, while others have been unable to make purchases … Continued
Miss British Virgin Islands 2024 has debuted her first digital newsletter offering a behind-the-scenes look at her first three months with the crown. Adacia Adonis, crowned in July, launched “The Missive of Miss British Virgin Islands” as a way to connect with the community and document her reign. The October issue details her activities ranging … Continued
Caribbean Cellular Telephone Ltd (CCT), the BVI’s only locally owned telecommunications provider, continued its annual tradition of participating in “Reading is Fun Week”, held from October 7th to 11th this year. CCT team members and ambassadors had the pleasure of visiting various schools across the territory, sharing stories and inspiring young minds. As part of … Continued
Invest 94L, a weather disturbance in the Atlantic, is projected to bring unstable weather conditions to the British Virgin Islands within the next 24 hours. Currently situated approximately 700 miles east-southeast of the territory, the system is moving westward at a speed of 20 mph, with sustained winds of around 30 mph. While Invest 94L … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change officially launched a new motor vessel, “Vigilate,” on Friday, October 11, 2024, to bolster the monitoring and surveillance of territorial waters. The vessel, whose name means “be watchful,” was acquired through a $933,189 grant from the European Union’s Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine … Continued
Violent protests over high living costs on the French Caribbean island of Martinique have resulted in one death and multiple injuries, authorities have reported. A man succumbed to gunshot wounds amid clashes between demonstrators and police, which also left 12 officers injured, one by gunfire. The fatality occurred during a looting incident at a shopping … Continued
Sharon Flax-Brutus, former Director of the BVI Tourist Board, has expressed concerns about the territory’s tourism sector, calling for more intentional planning and marketing of the British Virgin Islands’ offerings. Flax-Brutus, drawing from her lifelong experience in the industry, criticized the current approach to tourism as being “more talk than action.” She highlighted issues at … Continued
De’Nya Winter, representing the British Virgin Islands, was crowned Miss Caribbean Cultural Princess 2024 on Sunday, October 6, in Hollywood, Florida. The pageant, reduced to two competitors, featured representatives from the British Virgin Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Winter dominated several categories, winning Miss Photogenic, Miss Congeniality, Best Cultural Doll Wear, Best Magazine Wear, … Continued
