The Prison Basketball League at His Majesty’s Prison concluded with Team Echo winning the championship. The initiative, run in partnership with the BVI Amateur Basketball Association, promotes rehabilitation through sports. Lecoy Hughes was named MVP and top rebounder, while Rudy Vanterpool scored the most points. Superintendent Jay Kendall and Health Minister Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley praised the league for fostering personal growth and teamwork. Sponsors Riteway and One Mart Supermarket supported the event, which marks a broader effort to reform and rehabilitate through structured, purpose-driven programmes.
The public is notified a portion of Main Street in the vicinity of St. Georges Episcopal (Anglican) Church to the entrance of Parker Road will be closed on Saturday 6th September from 9:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
The Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation continues to lead the Virgin Islands’ engagement with international partners to promote investment, strengthen financial services, and advance sustainable economic growth. Through overseas missions such as the recent visit to Latin America, the Ministry works to deepen global partnerships, highlight the Territory’s adherence to international standards, and showcase the Virgin Islands as a trusted and well-regulated international finance centre built on integrity, innovation, and reliability.
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting operators in the Tourism Sector to a consultation on the Climate Change Policy on Tuesday, on August 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Residents and visitors of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to review the updated 2025 Land-based Emergency Shelter List, now available online at bvi.gov.vg and www.bviddm.com. This list, published under Part V, Section 13 of the Disaster Management Act (2003), provides essential information to help the public prepare for emergencies.
The public is urged to exercise caution in the Threadfall to Elevator Hill area from Saturday, August 23 to Saturday, August 30 as road works in the area continue.
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the fabrication and installation of metal rails and a perimeter wall at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) in Road Town, Tortola.
The public is notified that the entrance to Horsepath Road in the vicinity of the Flemming Residence will be closed on Thursday 16th October from 9:30a.m. to 3:00p.m.
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is advising that the closed season for sea turtles is in effect from 1-2 April 2026 and 7 April to 30 November 2026.
The public is notified that there will be interruptions to traffic flow on various roadways on Friday, August 15 between 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The roadways are as follows: