The Office of the Deputy Governor advises members of the public that former Deputy Governor, Mrs. Rosalie Adams is serving as Acting Governor in the absence of Governor Daniel Pruce and Deputy Governor Mr. David D. Archer, Jr., who are both out of the Territory.Mrs. Adams will act as Governor until Saturday 14th March, 2026.Mrs. Adams’ appointment is in accordance with section 37 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007.

Fourteen secondary school students from across the Virgin Islands have successfully completed the Street Doctors training programme, an initiative designed to empower young people to become peer leaders, positive influencers, and advocates for safer communities.Students from Elmore Stoutt High School, Bregado Flax Educational Centre, Claudia Creque Educational Centre, St. George’s Secondary School, the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS), and the BVI Seventh-day Adventist Sc...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced the appointment of Dr. Tavia Dawson as a Member of the Medical and Dental Council for the period 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029.Dr. Dawson, Managing Orthodontist and founder of BVI Orthodontics, brings over 15 years of professional experience in orthodontics in both the public and private sectors. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing dental and orthodontic services within the Virgin Islands.From 2007 to 2012, Dr. Da...

Shoveling Infrastructure Woes.

We woke early Saturday morning to the news of the bombings.  The US President had done in Iran what was being speculated upon for months.It was war.Sometimes the appearance of things and the things themselves are not synonymous.  Was it the amassing of equipment and expertise to develop nuclear weapons capabilities?  Could it have been the regime’s threat to Israel or its concern to US National Security?Oil?In the case of Venezuela, it was advertised as a war on drugs but th...

Hello You! In light of BVI News’ article dated 26th February, titled ’Rosan flags STD ‘outbreak’ among girls at local high school’ - here is a little something to read through. One mere moment can save a lifetime of pain, not just for one individual but a family, even generations to come based on the stigma of the situation. This may hit home for some or this might just be a lesson for others.  The Cost of Dishonesty Betrayal doesn’t always star...

Head note: I was advised that writing my series on the Golden Shovel would put me at risk for attacks on my reputation and my businesses. I’m not a perfect soul and like many I’ve made my mistakes and I have my challenges - some real and some imagined. There is one thing  I know for I’m sure - it’s my love for the land of my birth - our beloved Virgin Gorda.  My viewpoints will not align with everyone  and may also be misunderstood but that’s why we h...

122 persons have been naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens following two ceremonies held at Government House on Tuesday 24th February, 2026.During the ceremonies, the newly naturalised individuals heard congratulatory remarks from His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, Acting Premier, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, and Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.Governor Pruce reminded the celebrants that naturalisation is an enriching process from which the Virg...