ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — The U.S. Virgin Islands is once again confronting the devastating impact of gun violence following the fatal shooting of veteran Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Officer Eustace Charles, who was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in Williams Delight early Sunday morning.The killing has sent shockwaves through the Territory’s law enforcement community and comes amid continuing concerns over violent crime and the growin...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — The Department of Waste Management, in partnership with Green VI, is calling on residents, businesses and community organisations across the Virgin Islands to take meaningful action during Plastic Free July by reducing single-use plastics and increasing recycling efforts.The month-long campaign aims to divert more plastic from the Territory’s waste stream while encouraging the public to adopt more sustainable everyday habits that he...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Deputy Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr. has been sworn in as Acting Governor of the Virgin Islands and will serve in the role from Thursday, July 23, to Monday, August 3, 2026, during the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, who is away from the Territory.Mr. Archer took the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath for the Due Execution of Office before Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh. The swearing-in cer...

His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce, has assented to the Human Rights Commission Act, 2026, marking a significant step toward the establishment of a formal human rights framework in the Virgin Islands.The legislation, once brought into force, will provide the foundation for the creation of a Human Rights Commission aimed at promoting awareness, protecting fundamental rights, and strengthening mechanisms for addressing human rights concerns within the Territory.The Act will not take immedia...

One hundred years after the sinking of the Fancy Me, one of the most significant maritime tragedies in Virgin Islands history, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), through the Jennie Wheatley Virgin Islands Studies Institute, will commemorate the centennial anniversary with a special exhibition honouring the vessel, its passengers, crew, and the enduring legacy of the event.The exhibition will form part of the College's ongoing efforts to preserve and share the stories that have ...

Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT), the Virgin Islands’ only locally owned telecommunications provider, has announced recording artiste and producer Raul “Jougo” Sprauve as its newest brand ambassador.The partnership brings together two Virgin Islands brands built on creativity, local pride, and a commitment to investing in the Territory’s people and culture.Jougo, who has established himself as a respected entertain...

Nature abhors a vacuum.  And somehow, the world believes that BVI has become a vacuum.  Otherwise, everyone would not feel so justified in speaking on our behalf.We cannot dispute that the Diplomat is on the job.  He seems to be ubiquitous and based on what is seen in the press, effective.He obviously has BVI at heart and is an experienced, well-connected professional. We do not know who advises him but on the issue of his Minister’s ‘private stance’ on self...

The East End/Long Look Festival Committee has announced Ms. Sandra Potter as the 2026 East End/Long Look Festival Parade Marshal, recognising her years of dedicated service, leadership and unwavering commitment to the community.The prestigious honour celebrates Ms. Potter’s significant contributions to the growth and continued success of one of the Virgin Islands’ most cherished community festivals. Throughout the years, she has played an instrumental role in supportin...