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World's Largest Floating Bookfair to Visit the Virgin Islands
Literary and cultural enthusiasts in the Virgin Islands are in for a treat when the world’s largest floating bookfair docks in Road Town, Tortola from 24th-29th October, 2025 with over 5,000 titles on display for sale.
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BVI Robotics Team Heads to Panama for 2025 FIRST Global Challenge
Five young Virgin Islanders are set to proudly raise the Territory's flag on the global stage as they compete in the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama City from October 29 to November 1. This year's team — Eleazar Brooks, Keyara Smith, Jayron Gibson, Judiah Case, and Denae Scatliffe-Chalwell will compete with their robot, Artemis, marking the Virgin Islands' third consecutive year on the international robotics stage. Since their debut in Singapore in 2023, followed by Greece in 2024, the team has steadily climbed the global rankings, moving from 143rd out of 191 to 111th out of 180 teams worldwide.
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Publication of the Report of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization’s Visiting Mission to the British Virgin Islands
Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley announced the publication of the UN Special Committee on Decolonization’s report following its visit to the British Virgin Islands in August 2024. The report assesses the Territory's decolonization progress and recommends implementing an education program on independence, establishing an independence timetable, engaging in talks with the UK, and considering a referendum on independence. The report will be debated in the House of Assembly and the government will host a public forum for views. The report is available on the Government’s website.
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Lloyd Drive to Station Avenue Traffic Interruption Notice July 26
The public is notified that there will be interruptions of the traffic flow on the following roadways on Saturday, July 26 between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
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Portion of Main Street Closure Notice 26th April
The public is notified that a portion of Main Street in the vicinity of the Little Denmark Building to the Midtown Restaurant will be closed on Sunday 26th April 2026 from 8:00a.m to 1:00p.m. The reason for the closure is to facilitate the clearing of branches and trees from the electrical and telecommunication lines at the J.S Archibald & Co Barristers & Solicitors property.
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26 Successfully Complete Entrepreneurial Education Programme
On 28 June, 2026, Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, congratulated 26 entrepreneurs and business owners who successfully completed the Entrepreneurial Education Programme, a training initiative hosted by the Department of Trade in collaboration with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) - designed to strengthen business planning, marketing, financial management and operational skills.
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Self-Manumission: The Long Look Free People and 250 Years of Legacy
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development in collaboration with the Long Look 250th Commemorative Committee is launching a poetry and critical essay writing competition as part of activities to observe the Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate, Long Look.
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Portion of Station Avenue Temporary Road Closure Notice 25th and 26th September
The public is notified that a portion of Station Avenue in the vicinity of the Road Town Police Station to the entrance of Palm Road (John’s Hole) will be closed on Thursday 25th September from 8:30a.m. to 12 noon, and on Friday 26th September from 8a.m. to 5:00p.m.
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Portion of Main Street Temporary Road Closure and Traffic Turnaround Notice 26th September
The public is notified that a portion of Main Street in the vicinity of the Road Town Methodist Burial Grounds to the St. George’s Anglican Church will be closed on Friday 26th September from 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.
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Premier-Led Delegation To Visit Pacific Asia Region Next Month
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley will lead a delegation to Hong Kong, Macau, and Malaysia in February. The visit aims to strengthen relationships and promote the BVI’s financial services industry in the Asia-Pacific region. The delegation will also visit partner universities in the BVI’s Asia Abroad Programme and meet with university chancellors to discuss educational opportunities. The BVI’s post-COVID-19 strategy focuses on diversifying markets, products, and services in the region.