Canada has announced the introduction of visa-free travel to travelers holding passports from 13 countries, several of which are in the Caribbean. The list released on June 6th named St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago, among members of the global community who will … Continued

After receiving the official proclamation of Virgin Islands Day in the City of Tamarac and the keys to Broward County, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Minister for Communications and Works the Honourable Kye Rymer showed their gratitude to Commissioner for Tamarac, Virgin Islander, Hon. Morey Wright Jr. . This ceremony set the pace … Continued

On June 5th the international community observed “World Environment Day” with a specific focus on bringing an end to plastic pollution. ” World Environment Day 2023 is a reminder that people’s actions on plastic pollution matters. The steps governments and businesses are taking to tackle plastic pollution are the consequence of this action. It is … Continued

The Virgin Islands is weeks away from the commissioning of an asphalt plant which promises to significantly slash the costs of upcoming roadworks being undertaken by the Government. That is according to a recent update provided by Director of the Public Works Department Jeremy Hodge. Hodge went on to provide some specifics as to where … Continued

On May 10, the BVI joined the international community in observing World Lupus Day. An annual observation which serves to rally persons and organisations around the world to bring greater attention to the disease, and the need for resources and efforts to support those affected by the potentially fatal disease.  In line with that observation, … Continued

As the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season has now begun, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is urging Virgin Islanders to be prepared for any possible inclement weather that could come to the Territory. He stressed that while the Government of the Virgin Islands will take the necessary action to ensure that the Territory is kept … Continued

How can kitchen scraps and bush cuttings help grow sweeter fruit, better vegetables and save the planet? All adults and teens interested in the answer to this and many other questions about Home Composting are invited to attend free workshops being held on Tortola on Saturday June 3rd. These Workshops are interactive “Trash to Treasure” … Continued

June 1st has been officially declared “Virgin Islands Day” in the City of Tamarac, Florida. This was announced by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley moments after he returned to the Territory on the inaugural American Airlines direct flight from Miami on Thursday Afternoon.  Premier Wheatley and Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rymer … Continued

A welcome ceremony was held airside at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Thursday to celebrate the occasion of the inaugural American Airlines direct flight from Miami.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are reminded of the dangers of smoking as the Territory observes World Tobacco Day 2023. Public Health Officer in the Ministry of Health and Social Development Ms. Renee Leonard said that smoking is one of the major risk factors for the development of chronic non-communicable diseases. “Among the greatest concerns … Continued