PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Virgin Islanders interested in pursuing careers in the hospitality, marine, and construction industries now have additional time to apply for fully funded training opportunities under the Government’s Let’s Build VI National Scholarship Programme.The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, has announced that the application deadline for the programme has be...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Former Miss British Virgin Islands queens will step back into the spotlight this weekend as they join the 2026 contestants for a day of culture, competition, and community spirit at the Royal Court Cultural Fun Day & Fish Fry.The event, which serves as the premier fundraiser for the Miss British Virgin Islands Pageant, will be held on Saturday, June 20, at the First Impressions School Grounds beginning at 11 a.m.Organizers say the family-friend...

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The British Virgin Islands is preparing to welcome nearly 250 athletes, coaches, officials and supporters next month as it hosts the prestigious Nagico and Interpath Junior Caribbean Squash Championships from July 10 to 16, 2026.The tournament, which will be staged at the Tortola Sports Club, is regarded as the premier junior squash competition in the Caribbean and is expected to attract approximately 150 of the region’s top young players....

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie de Castro, has praised Virgin Islands sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge following a remarkable weekend that propelled her into the history books as one of the fastest women ever to compete in track and field.In a statement issued on Tuesday, De Castro described Hodge’s achievements as “legendary,” noting that the young athlete stunned the athletics world by recording...

The absence of a political leader’s spouse from official functions often sparks questions among the public. In small communities such as the Virgin Islands, where leaders are highly visible and residents take a keen interest in public affairs, those questions can quickly become the subject of widespread discussion.In recent months, some residents have observed that Premier Natalio Wheatley’s wife has not featured prominently at public events and official engagements. The resulting cu...

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has launched a fresh defence of his government’s controversial $220,000 sponsorship of the Vybz Kartel concert, arguing that the Virgin Islands paid a fraction of what other jurisdictions were willing to spend to bring the Jamaican dancehall superstar to their shores.Speaking on the Too Inquisitive podcast hosted by Lawrence “Bunchie” Kirton-Wheatley, the Premier dismissed criticism surrounding the public investment and suggested detractor...

TORTOLA, Virgin Islands — The Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has marked World Oceans Day 2026 by sharing the findings of a pioneering marine plastic tracking study with students across the Virgin Islands, an initiative believed to be the first of its kind in the Caribbean.Observed annually on June 8, World Oceans Day serves as a global reminder of the importance of protecting the world’s oceans and marine ecosystems. Th...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — NAGICO Insurances has strengthened its commitment to youth development in the Virgin Islands with a $10,000 donation to the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) following the successful staging of its inaugural 2-Mile Run/Walk With A Purpose on Saturday, June 6.The donation was presented by NAGICO Manager Shaquilla Smith to YEP Deputy Director Bianca Dougan at the conclusion of the event held at the H. Lavity Stoutt...