10 posts published by Davion during January 2025. Political commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has raised concerns about the BVI becoming a dumping ground for derelict vehicles, waste, and substandard imports.

Smith’s Ferry adds new vessel to its fleet. Smith’s Ferry Services has introduced a new vessel, I Legend, increasing its fleet to two. During a ceremonial launch on Sunday, February 2, Marjorie Smith, President of the company, highlighted that the vessel was named in …

Dec 30, 2024 · Peter Island Resort has officially reopened, marking a triumphant return after its closure due to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. The grand reopening was celebrated wit…

Dec 31, 2024 · The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is set to enhance accountability and service delivery within its public sector with the reintroduction of customer service charters in 2025. Kedimone Rubaine, Direc…

Jan 3, 2025 · The territory welcomed its first two babies of the year on Wednesday, January 2, at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. According to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), the babies were born just minutes apart.

Dec 27, 2024 · The BVI is set to host a pivotal tourism summit in January 2025 that seeks to reshape the territory’s tourism strategy. Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Luce Hodge-Smith recently explained the summit’s role in engaging industry stakeholders to collaboratively develop a forward-looking tourism plan.

Dec 30, 2024 · The British Virgin Islands made history by hosting the 42nd edition of the Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant on Sunday, December 29, marking the first time the event was held outside of St Kitts.. The pageant featured 13 contestants from across the region and concluded with the territory’s own contestant, Asha Hyndman, securing the first runner-up position.

Dec 30, 2024 · The Uber Soca Cruise (USC), renowned as the largest Caribbean music festival at sea, has announced its 2025 voyage will include a first-ever stop in Tortola, BVI. The announcement marks a significa…

Jan 3, 2025 · Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has conceded that the BVI’s recurrent expenditure is too high. During his wrap-up of the 2025 budget debate in the House of Assembly, the Premier acknowledged the challenges posed by the current fiscal situation but stressed the need for revenue generation and a more balanced budgeting approach.

Dec 26, 2024 · Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that recent governance reforms demonstrate the BVI’s maturity and readiness for greater autonomy. During a recent GIS interview, Dr Wheatley emphasised that the reforms, born out of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) process, demonstrate the territory’s ability to govern responsibly.