Dame Janice Pereira, former Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC), has been appointed to His Majesty’s Privy Council by King Charles III, opening a new chapter in her distinguished career. Pereira, who hails from Virgin Gorda, made history as the first female Chief Justice of the ECSC, a position she held from … Continued
Elmore Stoutt OBE, a prominent cultural figure in the British Virgin Islands, was recently honoured by the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church as part of its Homecoming Sunday Service. The video tribute, played during the church’s service on Sunday, featured Stoutt reminiscing about his childhood on Tortola as part of the church’s “A Moment in … Continued
Construction of the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre on Beef Island advanced this past weekend as crews poured concrete for the facility’s floor slab, including a wheelchair-accessible ramp. Workers from No Limit Construction Services spent Saturday afternoon on site, focusing on the ADA-compliant features that will ensure equitable access for all users. The ramp is a … Continued
Residents are being urged to steer clear of the Delta Petroleum Service Station in Pasea Estate, Tortola after a vehicle caught fire at the station moments ago. Details on the cause of the fire remain unclear, but emergency personnel have been dispatched to the scene to manage the situation. This is a developing story, and … Continued
In a significant show of support for youth development in the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has donated $15,430 to the BVI Scouts and Girl Guides BVI. This contribution comes from the proceeds of a fundraising initiative held during the 2020 Police Week. The Police Week Planning Committee, led at the … Continued
The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) is currently in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) on an official mission to assess the territory’s relationship with the United Kingdom (UK) and discuss the BVI’s political future concerning decolonization. The two-day mission, which concludes on Tuesday, August 27, involves a series of meetings with key local … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted a series of successful special operations over the weekend, resulting in the seizure of four firearms, a significant quantity of drugs, and multiple arrests. These operations, which focused on intelligence-led stop and checks, targeted patrols, and searches in designated hotspots, were part of the RVIPF’s ongoing efforts … Continued
Virgin Gorda resident Tanieka Gludd has been crowned the champion of the 2024 Adult Spelling Bee competition, following a thrilling tiebreaker on Saturday night. The event, held at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), saw Gludd outspell six other contestants to secure the top spot. The competition culminated … Continued
BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is making significant strides in restoring power to areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto, with the General Manager, Dr. Neil Smith, expressing confidence that electricity will be fully restored across the territory by the end of this week. In a recent interview with local media, Dr. Smith provided an update on … Continued
The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro, and her team visited the construction site of the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre this week, accompanied by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) project team. The visit marks a significant step in the development of a facility designed to provide … Continued
