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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...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, BVI — Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley used his State of the Territory Address to paint a picture of a Virgin Islands economy that continues to grow despite global uncertainty.The Premier highlighted record tourism numbers, strong government revenues, infrastructure investments, and what he described as continued progress toward implementing the National Sustainable Development Plan.According to Wheatley, the Territory has demonstrated resilience in the face of interna...

In a move that underscores the power of alumni achievement and industry-driven education, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has launched newly designed chef jackets created by HLSCC alumna Kirsten Frazer, Founder and Creative Director of Trefle Inc., for use within the College’s Culinary Arts Programme. The initiative reflects a deliberate effort to strengthen the link between education and industry while elevating professional standards in culinary training and positioning Vi...

VIRGIN GORDA, BVI — Strong winds and rough sea conditions were not enough to keep boaters away from the 22nd Annual Leverick Bay Poker Run, as more than 45 vessels and over 500 participants took part in one of the British Virgin Islands’ most anticipated fundraising events on May 24.Organizers hailed this year’s turnout as a testament to the popularity and resilience of the longstanding community event, which remains one of the largest charitable boating gatherings in the ...