The British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Dominican Republic have established initial contact to begin the process of strengthening economic cooperation through trade and agriculture, among other things. BVI Special Envoy Mr. Benito Wheatley and The Honourable Olaya Dotel Caraballo, Dominican Republic Vice Minister of International Cooperation in the Ministry for Economy, Planning and Development, met … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a significant increase in public assistance grants, with annual allocations of the increase to exceed $1.7 million. The move, according to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley, is aimed at alleviating financial pressures on vulnerable families across the territory. Speaking during a recent session … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has declared his recent Asia Mission trip a success, highlighting key achievements in strengthening the British Virgin Islands’ relationship with the Greater China market and exploring new opportunities in Southeast Asia. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Monday, February 24, Premier Wheatley outlined how … Continued
A Baugher’s Bay man has been arrested and charged following a high-speed chase that ended in Sea Cows Bay on Monday, February 24, 2025. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed that Morgan Maduro, 20, has been charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug and Reckless and Negligent Act after attempting to evade … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, represented The Virgin Islands at the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) last week. The meeting was held on February 20 and 21 in Bridgetown, Barbados and was chaired by the … Continued
The Anguilla United Front has won eight of the 11 seats in the Anguilla House of Assembly, securing a majority to form the island’s new government. The AUF’s winning candidates are party leader Cora Richardson Hodge, Shellya Rogers, Cordell Richardson, Cardigan Connor, Kyle Hodge, José Vanterpool, Evans McNiel Rogers and Jeison Bryan. Richardson Hodge will … Continued
In partnership with the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Kenny Flowers, an upscale, tropical clothing and lifestyle brand, launched the new vibrant and stylish BVIs Collection just in time for spring travel. Inspired by sun-faded afternoons on the sand to salty nights under the stars, this vintage-inspired Kenny Flowers statement print is designed to transport wearers … Continued
The 2025 Classic Softball Tournament got off to an electrifying start on Tuesday, February 25, as Santiago and the Pirates secured victories in the opening games of the women’s and men’s divisions, respectively, at the E. Walwyn Brewley Ballpark. The tournament’s grand opening ceremony featured a march-past led by the Adventist Heartbeats Band and Elmore … Continued
Ashaala Shanae is an expert in celebrity vocal health, performance pedagogy, public speaking, and a voice monetization coach with over 20 years of professional experience. She provides vocal health, voice and stage confidence building, performance mastery, vocal health instructor certification, voice monetization, and creative entrepreneurship consulting within those respective industries. Hailing from the BVI, she … Continued
For 118 years Montessori philosophy, an educational method pioneered by Dr. Montessori and based on her observations in child psychology, has been practiced around the world. Each year, schools around the globe celebrate the life and work of Dr. Maria Montessori during International Montessori Week. Ms. Sharia de Castro, founder and Principal of Imagination Academy … Continued
