Virgin Gorda United (VG United) continued their flawless start to the 2024-2025 BVI Football Association National Football League season, storming to a 5-0 victory over rivals Sugar Boys FC last Sunday at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground. VG United’s offence was relentless, securing all five goals in a stunning first-half display. Jaadon Quashie led the … Continued
Governor Daniel Pruce has officially signed into law the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2024, which introduces new pathways to Residence Status for children, including those born in the Virgin Islands to non-belonger parents. Signed on November 1, the legislation also addresses the requirements for Residence and Belonger Status, establishes transparent guidelines for awarding status, … Continued
Ephraim Penn, President of the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC), has been elected as the new President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (ANOCES). The election, held on October 18, 2024, during the ANOCES General Assembly at Sandals Beaches Resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, is … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced a substantial expansion of its CCTV surveillance network across Tortola and Virgin Gorda, boosting security and creating notable cost benefits. By the end of 2024, over 100 advanced CCTV cameras will be installed in strategic locations throughout Tortola, while Virgin Gorda will see its CCTV sites … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a grave warning about a new, dangerous gang known as the “Money Boys” (MB), now wreaking havoc across Tortola. Composed of approximately 25 young men aged 17 to 25, Money Boys members reportedly possess unlicensed firearms and are connected to an increasing number of violent incidents … Continued
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell delivered an impassioned call for unity and decisive action at the opening of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, emphasizing the urgency of achieving ambitious outcomes to combat the climate crisis. Stiell began by acknowledging the transition from the Emirati presidency to Azerbaijan’s President Babayev, … Continued
During the recently concluded BVI Lit Fest, acclaimed historian David Olusoga delivered a compelling lecture titled Being & Belonging. The lecture explored themes of citizenship and identity in the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories, drawing critical insights from the Windrush scandal and broader issues surrounding British nationality laws. Olusoga provided a detailed examination of … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced plans to merge the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) with the Water and Sewerage Department (WSD) by 2025, reigniting a proposal initially announced in 2013 under the National Democratic Party (NDP) which was never realized. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, made the declaration … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a wanted bulletin for two men in connection with the shooting and attempted murder of 21-year-old K’zhari Stoutt on Friday, November 8, 2024. Stoutt, who was shot in Long Bush, Tortola, underwent surgery at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital and is currently reported to be … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley presented the BVI’s 2025 Budget in the House of Assembly on Monday, unveiling a projected revenue collection of $407,931,923 for the upcoming fiscal year. According to Premier Wheatley, the budget represents a nearly $100 million increase in revenue compared to 2015, reflecting resilience and growth … Continued
