ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Businessman, community advocate and horse racing enthusiast Lesmore Smith has once again thrown his hat into the political ring, announcing his intention to contest the Fifth Electoral District seat in the next General Election.Smith is no stranger to politics. His latest bid marks another chapter in a political journey that has seen him campaign both as an independent candidate and under a political banner. In the 2023 General Election, Smith aligned h...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — South African yacht captain Lesley Joubert has been acquitted of all charges stemming from the fatal boating collision in Virgin Gorda’s North Sound that claimed the life of veteran charter captain Stephen Cross Jr. in November 2024.The unanimous verdict was delivered by a High Court jury following more than three hours of deliberations. Joubert was found not guilty of manslaughter, committing a reckless and negligent act,...

Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — VI Motors Ltd. is proudly marking its 60th anniversary under the theme “60 Years Strong – Driven By You,” celebrating six decades of dedicated service to the Virgin Islands and its longstanding commitment to “Service Beyond the Call.”Founded in 1966, VI Motors has grown into one of the Territory’s most established automotive companies, serving generations of customers across vehicle sales, ...

Former Police Commissioner Gets 10 Years, Former OMB Director Receives 7 Years, Contractor Sentenced to 22 Months in Landmark USVI Corruption Case.

Uses State of the Territory Address to Make Case for Another Term.

On Tuesday evening the Leader of Government Business delivered his State of the Territory Address under the theme, “Keep moving forward.” It was the Premier’s moment to report to the people about his stewardship on their behalf.The Premier was clear that “progress is a journey,” and we know that BVI had been on that journey since the Legislative Council was restored on 20 November 1950.The next BVI Constitution Order followed in 1967 after Mary Macdonald Proudf...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — British Virgin Islands sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge continues to redefine what is possible for athletes from the territory, delivering a series of remarkable performances in 2026 that have propelled her into the upper ranks of world athletics.The 20-year-old University of Georgia standout has enjoyed a breakthrough season, shattering national records, capturing major collegiate titles, and emerging as one of the fastest women in the world...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is calling on heavy equipment operators across the Territory to contact the utility before carrying out work near electrical infrastructure, following a series of recent incidents that have resulted in damage to power lines and equipment.According to BVIEC, several cases—including incidents reported as recently as last week—have involved heavy machinery coming into contact with the Corporation&rsq...