On the morning of Thursday, October 17th, the Ad Hoc Committee for the Urgent Enhancement of Virgin Gorda  Health Care, officially presented a petition to the Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency Daniel Pruce at Government House.The petition, signed by over 800 concerned residents and stakeholders, outlines critical issues affecting health care services in Virgin Gorda  and seeks the Governor’s intervention and counsel to find a way forward to address urgent shortcoming...

Premier, and Minister of Finance, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley has stated that there is a need for the active monitoring the Territory’s environment, its water quality and coral reefs.Premier Wheatley while addressing the launch of the ‘Vigilate’, a vessel that will be used for water quality monitoring, urged representatives from various governmental and environmental non-profit organisations to embrace and commit to the jou...

The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) successfully completed a comprehensive simulation exercise at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on October 10.Managing Director Mr. Kurt Menal said the primary objectives of the exercise was to test the Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) procedures, assess the response time of the RFFS, and evaluate the effectiveness of interagency communication and the Incident Command System, along with evaluating the reliability of the airport'...

The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has officially announced the departure of Christopher Kiwomya as the Head Coach of the Senior Men’s National Team. After three years of dedicated service, Coach Kiwomya has stepped down from his role, leaving behind a significant legacy in the evolution of football within the British Virgin Islands.Since joining the team, Coach Kiwomya has been a pivotal force in the team’s growth, leading them to a series of notable achiev...

The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, has once again abused his power to circumvent established committees, and regulations to ensure his wishes are carried out. The Government and Miss BVI Committee has established that they would no longer provide a car to the winner of Miss BVI annually, except in cases of special year celebration i.e every five (5) years.  They certainly agreed that the prize of a car should be reserved for the winner of the 70th E...

A massive overnight fire has consumed several vehicles. The fire is said to have occurred on the back of Island Department Store in Duffs Bottom.   It is believed that the vehicles belong to the Tortola Auto Group (TAG). This information has not yet been confirmed by the company.  Firefighters were on the scene and have contained the fire. Guavaberry Media will bring you further details as they unfold. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a week-long National Celebration in honour of The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira on the occasion of her retirement from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court as Chief Justice.The celebrations themed, ‘Celebrating our Radiant Daughter: A Journey from the Virgin Islands to the Privy Council’, are also being held on her recent appointment to His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.The celebrations, which will run from O...

There is a chink in the armour of state.  Two ministers (we wonder if they are rogue) have broken ranks with the Premier on a planned party for which, so far, over $200K has already, silently, disappeared from the state treasury.  A long letter was written by a third minister in protest but only the two exhibited the courage to lodge their dissatisfaction with the people.The financial stewardship is questionable given that the government is struggling to balance its 2025 budget es...

Seven (7) Air Traffic Control Officers at the British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (the Authority) have completed the Aeronautical Meteorology Observer Training Course with a one hundred percent pass rate.The course was a specialised training program to ensure that the Authority continues to meet international standards in aviation safety and operational efficiency and was conducted in collaboration with the Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH).Officer in Charge, Mrs. Dia...