BVI TO HOST TOURISM SUMMIT AT PETER ISLAND RESORT

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and the British Virgin Islands Yachting, Hotel and Tourism Association (BVIYHTA), is set to host the much-anticipated Virgin Islands Tourism Summit 2025. The event will take place on 16-17 January at the Peter Island resort, bringing together key … Continued

2025 VI ICON AWARDS TO PRESENT NEW CATEGORIES

The Virgin Islands Icon Awards has officially opened applications for its highly anticipated Virgin Islands Training Academy, offering life-changing opportunities for young individuals across the territory. This year, the Academy is seeking 50 motivated and energetic participants, ranging from 10th-grade students to college-level individuals, to join its next cohort and gain invaluable experience in event … Continued

WALWYN CALLS FOR CANCER CENTRE IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

Hon. Myron Walwyn, Opposition legislator, is urging the government to establish a Cancer Centre in the Virgin Islands, citing an alarming rise in cancer-related deaths across the territory. Speaking during a recent House of Assembly session, Walwyn highlighted the changing landscape of cancer diagnoses in the Virgin Islands, noting that younger individuals are increasingly affected. … Continued

GOV’T TO FORGIVE LONG-STANDING WATER BILLS UNDER NEW POLICY

Residents grappling with long-outstanding water bills may soon find relief under a newly introduced policy by the Ministry of Communications and Works. This initiative, announced by Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Kye Rymer, aims to address persistent concerns from residents burdened by long-outstanding high water bills—often attributed to undetected water leaks and other systemic … Continued

PREMIER WHEATLEY COMMENDS REGIONAL PAGEANT

Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley lauded the recent hosting of the Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant in the British Virgin Islands, highlighting its significant contribution to the territory’s tourism product. Speaking about the event, Wheatley commended the quality of the show and praised those responsible for organizing such a prestigious occasion. The … Continued

FUNERAL HOME INTRODUCES ITS MAJESTIC LIFE-LIKE VIEWING

It could be behind a piano, or with a glass of wine, whatever fits the character of the deceased by the request of the family as Majestic Life Funeral Home-Crematory services in the British Virgin Islands recently introduced for the first time to the BVI the Majestic Life-Like Viewing. This was done on Friday January … Continued