Motorists traveling through Sea Cow’s Bay are being advised to expect temporary traffic delays as upgrades to the water transmission system and ongoing roadworks continue in the area.

The Ministry of Communications and Works said the works include improvements to the water infrastructure as well as the installation of a sub-base along the westbound lane of the Sea Cow’s Bay Road Project.

Drivers are being urged to follow instructions from traffic personnel and to exercise caution while traveling through the construction zone.

The ministry said the works are part of ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure in the area and noted that disruptions are expected during the execution of the project.

Officials apologized for the inconvenience caused and said the measures are necessary to facilitate the completion of the upgrades.

The healthcare system in the Virgin Islands is facing mounting challenges, including leadership vacancies, unpaid workers and staff shortages, according to concerns raised during the May 5, 2026 broadcast of Honestly Speaking with Claude Skelton Cline, titled “We Will Not Be Fooled Again Pt. 4.”

During the program, Claude Skelton Cline said the absence of a confirmed chief executive officer and board leadership has contributed to instability at the BVI Health Services Authority.

He said some healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, have gone unpaid for extended periods, prompting some to leave the territory for better opportunities.

“We have doctors and nurses … who have not been paid … and they have been pulled away in private hospitals and elsewhere because better compensation packages are being offered,” he said.

He also pointed to vacancies in key governance roles, including the expiration of terms for board members without replacements, raising concerns about oversight and decision-making.

He said the combination of staffing shortages and administrative gaps is affecting the delivery of healthcare services and warned that the system could deteriorate further if the issues are not addressed.

The BVI Health Services Authority manages public healthcare services in the territory, including the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

Officials have not publicly responded to the concerns raised.

The British Virgin Islands Basketball Association will open the 2026 Winston Bolus National Basketball League on May 9, with Relentless facing VG Elite in the senior division at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

The opening game is scheduled for 6 p.m., marking the start of league play. A junior division matchup between Skill Ballers and On a Mission VG will also take place as part of the opening night schedule.

The league brings together local teams competing under the Winston Bolus National Basketball League banner, with games expected to continue at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex throughout the season.

Opening night will feature two divisions, highlighting both senior and junior competition. The senior matchup between Relentless and VG Elite is set to headline the evening, while the junior game is expected to provide an early look at developing players.

The league is organized by the BVI Basketball Association and forms part of ongoing efforts to provide structured competition for teams and players in the territory.

The start of the league follows a period of uncertainty surrounding organized basketball in the Virgin Islands, with officials seeking to reestablish consistency and participation through a unified competition structure.

League organizers have said the initiative is intended to strengthen the sport locally, with an emphasis on regular scheduling and team involvement across divisions.