Ralph Gonsalves who has been the Prime Minister of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines for the past twenty Five (25) years, has lost his seat to former Opposition Leader Dr. Godwin Friday, in a crushing defeat. The New Democratic Party (NDP) has secured victory in the 2025 national elections, concluding a quarter-century reign by Gonsalves. Dr. Godwin Friday, the party leader, will become the island’s seventh prime minister since its 1979 independence. The NDP’s strateg...

The Blood Bank at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital has issued and urgent notice for O+ and O– blood donations to support patient care. Donations can make a meaningful and immediate impact, the statement noted.The Laboratory is open for blood donation from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. For questions or to confirm eligibility, persons can contact the Lab at 284-852-7572.Please Note:• Donors should be in good general health.• Please bring a valid photo ID.• Ea...

Memories and unforgettable moments captured and shared through generations make the best stories. On Thursday, 20 November 2025, local retired educator, Dr. Christine D. Hodge of Ballast Bay, Tortola, celebrated with family, friends and well-wishers at the launch of her book entitled: “Real Family Jokes”. In this book, the author expresses these memories in the form of humour, culture and history. In her remarks, Dr. Hodge stated: “First of all, I ...

Hello You! As Melody Beattie said, "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more." Every year should be thankful for life itself, but also focus on the simplest blessings we receive every day. It is a time for quiet reflection and enjoying beautiful moment with our family/loved ones. So this year, take just one minute. Stop. Reflect and be thankful.  Thanksgiving to MeWarm, island-rooted, and healingThanksgiving to me hits different this ...

In a recent facebook post, Sir Richard Branson shared the news that his Wife, Joan Branson had passed. In a moving, heartfelt statement, he wrote: “Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away. She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for. She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world. Sir Richard Branson. Richard, who made his billions as the Virgin Group founder, marrie...

On 4 November, Governor Pruce announced that he had commissioned a full, independent external investigation into the circumstances that led to the escape of Jose Almestica and John Burgos from His Majesty’s Prison on 25 October.‘I can now confirm that the UK’s Ministry of Justice has identified an expert in prison security and risk management to undertake the investigation. ‘The expert has arrived in the Virgin Islands and has begun his investigation. Ag, Governor David A...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has appointed Dr Natasha Frett to serve as a Member (Medical Practitioner) on the Allied Health Professionals Council for the period 15 September 2025 to 14 September 2028.Dr Frett is a respected paediatrician and healthcare leader with more than a decade of dedicated service to the Virgin Islands. She currently serves as Director of Primary Health Care at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), while continuing her clinical practice as a paediat...

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) successfully concluded its inaugural Week of Activities, BVIEC Presents: Watts Going On!, held from November 10–14, welcoming approximately 200 students from schools across the Territory to guided tours at the Anegada Power Station and the Henry Wilfred Smith Power Station in Pockwood Pond, Tortola.Throughout the week, students and teachers representing a wide range of institutions including Claudia Creque Educational Centre, BVI Seventh Day Adventis...

In the following statement released yesterday Monday November 17th, the BVI Christian Council has registered its formal objection to the Government sponsored UberSoca Cruise event. “In a previous correspondence, we formally registered our objection to the Vybz Kartel Concert held in March 2025. At that time, we made a commitment to provide a stronger and more consistent voice on matters that could negatively affect the well-being of our Territory, as well as to give praise when it is ...