The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is reminding eligible residents that Friday, August 28, 2026, is the deadline to register to vote in order to be included on the Territory’s 2026 preliminary voters list.To qualify for registration, individuals must be a Belonger under Section 2(2) of The Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, be at least 18 years of age, and be domiciled in the Virgin Islands.Applicants must present one of the following documents when registering: A Virgin Islan...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has introduced a new Patient Bill of Rights brochure aimed at empowering residents to take a more active role in managing their health while promoting the safe and effective use of medicines across the Virgin Islands.The initiative, led by the Ministry’s Drug and Pharmaceutical Services Unit, is designed to improve pharmaceutical care by ensuring patients understand both their rights and responsibilities when accessing pharmacy services.Chief o...

There are entertainers, and then there are cultural ambassadors—individuals whose work transcends music and becomes part of a nation’s identity. In the Virgin Islands, Jougo has earned his place among that select group.For years, Jougo has consistently represented the Virgin Islands with authenticity, pride and passion. Whether performing on local stages during Emancipation Festival or carrying the Territory’s sound to audiences abroad, he has remained true to his roo...

Students across the British Virgin Islands will soon experience one of the most significant changes to Caribbean secondary education in decades after the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) announced it will replace traditional School-Based Assessments (SBAs) in most non-practical subjects with supervised assessments.The reforms, introduced in response to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), are expected to affect hundreds of students in the Virgin Islands who sit Caribbean Secondary...

For generations, the British Virgin Islands enjoyed a reputation as one of the safest places in the Caribbean. Violent crime was rare, murders were uncommon, and communities often knew one another well enough to help police quickly identify those responsible.That image has changed dramatically over the past decade.Since 2016, the Territory has witnessed an alarming increase in murders, many involving firearms, organized criminal activity, or targeted attacks. While some investigations have resul...

Over 7,000 people and 560 boats filled Pond Bay Beach for the British Virgin Islands' signature marine summer celebration.

Second Murder in July Casts Shadow Over BVI Emancipation Festival.