The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged one male following the recovery of a firearm and a quantity of suspected cannabis during routine patrol on Virgin Gorda.On Thursday, March 27, 2026, officers attached to the Virgin Gorda Police Station were on mobile patrol when they observed a male acting in a manner that aroused suspicion in the vicinity of a local establishment. Officers approached the individual and conducted a search, during which a firearm was discovered on his pers...

Politics is dividing us.  We are not strangers to each other.  in-fact, we are relatives, friends, co-workers, acquaintances.So many have been grafted in that it is inappropriate even to speak of ‘us’ and them.  And in time, those who have worked hard to dilute the essence of the Virgin Islander will, too late, realize that they have only succeeded in hurting their children, grandchildren and future generations.  For it is, in part, a question about the beginning ...

The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched the  Legitimate Interest Access (LIA) system, which is now operational and enables eligible applicants to request access to beneficial ownership information.The new system follows an extensive programme of legislative, operational and technical work and is aligned with the approach taken by other financial centres globally, including the European Union’s 6th Anti Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6). This represents an important step for...

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has successfully hosted its first Contractor Orientation Session on the Code of Conduct for Contractors and Workers, alongside its Grievance Redress System (GRS), aimed at strengthening standards, accountability, and responsible project delivery across its portfolio.The workshop, held on 24 March, brought together representatives from five construction firms, including four first-time RDA contractors who were awarded contracts th...

Hello You! Happpy Holidays in Advance. The meaning of Easter is the resurrection of Christ for those who believe, signifies love and sacrifice, offering hope for a renewed and eternal life. It embodies forgiveness and new beginnings. Just as you can do. So here read on, You!  Easter in the Islands Easter in the islandsdon’t come quiet, it comes alive. With boats slicing through blue waters,engines roaring like celebration,the sea carrying loud laughter,from one isl...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development, successfully hosted the Fifty-Fourth Joint Meeting of the Executive and Education Committees and the Twenty-Third Meeting of the Practice Committee of the Regional Nursing Body (RNB) under the theme: “Bridging Divides, Driving Reform: Caribbean Nursing and Midwifery at the Forefront of Change.”Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent Wheatley, emphasised the critical role nurses play across the region.  &l...

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) confirms that 25 submissions have been received for the Road Town Partnership National Monument Design Competition, which officially closed this weekend.The final number reflects a strong response from designers, creatives, and other interested members of the public, demonstrating growing engagement and national interest in contributing to a symbol that represents the Virgin Islands’ identity, heritage, and resilience.Submissions con...

76 persons have been registered as British Citizens following a ceremony held at Government House on Tuesday 17th March, 2026.During the ceremony, newly registered British Citizens heard congratulatory remarks from Acting Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. David D Archer Jr. and Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.During his remarks, the Acting Governor noted that the new British Citizens should not take this new achievement lightly, but understand that they now represent a la...