PENSION SYSTEM TO BE REVIEWED BY JUNE 2025

The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands is set to review the current pension system by June 2025 as part of a broader pension reform strategy aimed at addressing financial sustainability and the needs of retirees. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, made the announcement in the House of Assembly while responding … Continued

SMITH & PENN NAMED IN VI DELEGATION TO ASIA

Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley departed earlier today for a 10-day Asian tour aimed at strengthening the territory’s position in global financial services. The high-level meetings, scheduled for Feb. 16-21, will take place across major financial centres including Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau and Malaysia as part of the territory’s strategy to expand its presence in … Continued

NO PLANS TO MERGE RVIPF, CUSTOMS, AND IMMIGRATION

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has confirmed that his government has no plans to merge the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) with His Majesty’s Customs and Immigration. His statement came during the House of Assembly on Thursday, February 13, in response to questions posed by Opposition Leader Hon. Ronnie … Continued

AG. CEO SPEAKS ON CHALLENGES IN SCHOOLS

In a recent interview, Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education Orlandette Crabbe outlined a number of factors contributing to the demise of many of the territory’s children. She was at the time addressing the ongoing matter regarding students taking sexual drugs as well as violence. She began by addressing the policy in … Continued

DEYA SETS NATIONAL RECORD IN WOMEN’S 60M HURDLES

Deya Erickson made history for the British Virgin Islands, smashing her own national record in the women’s 60-metre hurdles with a time of 8.32 seconds at the Celebration Pointe Classics on Friday, February 7, 2025. Her performance secured her first place, surpassing her previous record of 8.48 seconds. In other track and field news, Jaleel … Continued

SEVERAL SCHOOLS ADVANCE TO THE BDO LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS

The 2024-25 BDO Schools League continued this week with intense quarterfinal action, setting up exciting semi-final matchups across multiple age divisions. St. Georges and Ciboney advanced in the Under 12 category, while Ciboney and Cedar International secured their places in the Under 9 division. Enid Scatliffe and St. Georges also made their way to the … Continued

BVI SUFFERS 2ND DEFEAT IN CONCACAF U-17 QUALIFIERS

The British Virgin Islands endured their second loss in the ongoing 2025 CONCACAF Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers, falling 5-0 to host nation Costa Rica on Tuesday at Estadio Nacional in San José. With this victory, Costa Rica surged to the top of Group B, delivering a commanding performance in front of their home crowd. Isaac Badilla … Continued

ROSEWOOD LITTLE DIX BAY NAMED TOP BVI HOTEL

Rosewood Little Dix Bay has secured the top position in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hotels in the British Virgin Islands” rankings, leading a list of prestigious properties across the territory. The annual rankings, which focus on luxury accommodations, require properties to maintain at least a 4- or 5-star rating and gather a minimum … Continued

BVIHSA AND RDA PARTNER TO UPGRADE HOSPITAL

In a significant step toward improving healthcare infrastructure in the Virgin Islands, the BVI Health Services Authority signed a multi-agreement with the Recovery and Development Agency on Monday, February 10, to facilitate much-needed renovations and upgrades at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The agreements include a Memorandum of Understanding , which formalizes the strategic … Continued