ROAD TOWN, Tortola — Guavaberry Media understands that Financial Secretary Jeremiah Frett has officially filed for retirement, bringing to a close a lengthy career as the Territory’s most senior public finance official.His departure comes at a time when public scrutiny over the management of government finances has reached unprecedented levels, with several high-profile financial controversies dominating national discussion and fuelling calls for greater accountability...

British Virgin Islands sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge has etched her name into Commonwealth Games history after producing a sensational, record-breaking performance in the women’s 200 metres semifinal at Glasgow 2026.The 20-year-old delivered the race of her life on Thursday, July 30, storming to victory in the second semifinal at Scotstoun Stadium in a blistering 22.01 seconds to secure her place in the final.In doing so, Hodge shattered the Commonwealth...

The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Road Town Development Partnership, has awarded a contract valued at $798,108.74 to local contractor TMB Enterprises for major sidewalk improvements along de Castro Street, marking another step in the ongoing revitalisation of the capital.The contract was officially signed today between the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands, and TMB Enterprises.The project repre...

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is reminding eligible residents that Friday, August 28, 2026, is the deadline to register to vote in order to be included on the Territory’s 2026 preliminary voters list.To qualify for registration, individuals must be a Belonger under Section 2(2) of The Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, be at least 18 years of age, and be domiciled in the Virgin Islands.Applicants must present one of the following documents when registering: A Virgin Islan...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has introduced a new Patient Bill of Rights brochure aimed at empowering residents to take a more active role in managing their health while promoting the safe and effective use of medicines across the Virgin Islands.The initiative, led by the Ministry’s Drug and Pharmaceutical Services Unit, is designed to improve pharmaceutical care by ensuring patients understand both their rights and responsibilities when accessing pharmacy services.Chief o...

There are entertainers, and then there are cultural ambassadors—individuals whose work transcends music and becomes part of a nation’s identity. In the Virgin Islands, Jougo has earned his place among that select group.For years, Jougo has consistently represented the Virgin Islands with authenticity, pride and passion. Whether performing on local stages during Emancipation Festival or carrying the Territory’s sound to audiences abroad, he has remained true to his roo...

Students across the British Virgin Islands will soon experience one of the most significant changes to Caribbean secondary education in decades after the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) announced it will replace traditional School-Based Assessments (SBAs) in most non-practical subjects with supervised assessments.The reforms, introduced in response to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), are expected to affect hundreds of students in the Virgin Islands who sit Caribbean Secondary...

For generations, the British Virgin Islands enjoyed a reputation as one of the safest places in the Caribbean. Violent crime was rare, murders were uncommon, and communities often knew one another well enough to help police quickly identify those responsible.That image has changed dramatically over the past decade.Since 2016, the Territory has witnessed an alarming increase in murders, many involving firearms, organized criminal activity, or targeted attacks. While some investigations have resul...