The Government of the Virgin Islands will begin legal action in 30 days against residents with unauthorised water connections unless they regularise their accounts with the Water and Sewerage Department, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Communications and Works. The ministry said the move comes as water has been declared a national… Continue reading Government Sets 30-Day Deadline Before Legal Action on Unauthorised Water Connections
Tropical Disturbance in Atlantic Could Approach Virgin Islands, Officials Warn
A disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean is showing signs of strengthening and could move closer to the Virgin Islands in the coming days, according to the Virgin Islands Disaster Management Office. Officials said the system’s track remains uncertain but trends indicate a possible approach that could bring heavy rainfall, flooding, gusty winds and dangerous seas… Continue reading Tropical Disturbance in Atlantic Could Approach Virgin Islands, Officials Warn
Virgin Islands Enacts Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024
The Government of the Virgin Islands has brought the Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024 into force, strengthening the framework for delivering social support to vulnerable residents. The measure took effect Sept. 1, following a notice by Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent O. Wheatley published in the Virgin Islands Gazette on Aug. 31 (S.I.… Continue reading Virgin Islands Enacts Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024
Third District Hosts Annual Back-to-School Giveaway in Sea Cows Bay
More than 85 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the annual Third District Back-to-School Giveaway, hosted by former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock and the Third District Committee, along with Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies. The event, held at the… Continue reading Third District Hosts Annual Back-to-School Giveaway in Sea Cows Bay
BVI to Send Largest Delegation to World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
The British Virgin Islands will send its largest delegation of athletes to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, scheduled for Sept. 13–21, 2025, according to the BVI Athletics Association. Six athletes — Kyron McMaster, Rikkoi Brathwaite, Chantel Malone, Beyoncé Defreitas, Jaleel Croal, and Djimon Gumbs — have qualified to compete. McMaster, the 2023 silver medalist… Continue reading BVI to Send Largest Delegation to World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
VI Talent Shines Internationally: Donelle “Phyzic” Smith Featured in California Gazette
One of our own is making international waves! Donelle “Phyzic” Smith, a proud son of the Virgin Islands, was featured today, September 3, 2025, in the California Gazette for his outstanding work and inspiring journey in the music industry. The Grammy Award-winning engineer is gaining recognition not only for his technical skills but also for… Continue reading VI Talent Shines Internationally: Donelle “Phyzic” Smith Featured in California Gazette
Necker Island Buggy Crash Claims Life of Executive Sous Chef Sihle Somdaka
The man who died in an electric buggy crash on Necker Island late Friday has been identified as executive sous chef Sihle Somdaka, according to a report in The Irish Sun. Somdaka, originally from Cape Town, South Africa, was taken by boat to Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Tortola, where he was pronounced dead.… Continue reading Necker Island Buggy Crash Claims Life of Executive Sous Chef Sihle Somdaka
Police Investigate Fatal Incident on Necker Island
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating a fatal incident on Necker Island that occurred in the early hours of Aug. 30, 2025. One man was transported to Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Another individual sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received medical treatment. Emergency services responded after being… Continue reading Police Investigate Fatal Incident on Necker Island
Dwynel D. Davis Wins Virgin Islands Adult Spell-Off Competition
Dwynel D. Davis won the fourth edition of the Virgin Islands Adult Spell-Off on Aug. 30, 2025, at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. Davis received the Spell-Off trophy, a gold medallion, a participation certificate, $1,500 in cash, a Cape Air round trip for two, a Driftwood Spa certificate valued… Continue reading Dwynel D. Davis Wins Virgin Islands Adult Spell-Off Competition
BVI Expands MSME Grant Program, Tripling Funding to $300,000
The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs on Aug. 29 hosted its second Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Grant Distribution Ceremony, awarding grants to a new group of entrepreneurs, many from the agricultural sector. The program’s funding increased this year from $100,000 to $300,000, according to Junior Minister for Financial Services and… Continue reading BVI Expands MSME Grant Program, Tripling Funding to $300,000