Virgin Islands to Adopt Cutting-Edge Global Standards for Marine Accident Investigation

The Virgin Islands is taking steps to boost its maritime safety standards, with the recent participation of Chief Marine Accident Investigator of the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority MSIRA, Mr. Jerome Padmore, in an international conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.

Water Tanks Distributed to Farmers in Paraquita Bay to Strengthen Agricultural Resilience

Five farmers in Paraquita Bay are now better equipped to support their agricultural operations following the distribution of five 1,000-gallon water tanks under the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Integrated Land Management (ILM) / Sustainable Land Management (SLM) programme.

Ministry of Education Launches Football for Schools Programme

The Ministry of Education is partnering with the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) and FIFA in the official launch of the Football for Schools programme.

This initiative aims to enhance Physical Education (PE) by formally incorporating soccer into the curriculum, fostering students' love for the sport, and promoting holistic development through athletics.

As part of the initiative, several PE teachers

Waste Management Rewards Persons for Environmental Stewardship

The Department of Waste Management is celebrating the creativity and commitment of persons who work to enhance public spaces across the Virgin Islands.

Art and Poetry Competitions to Promote Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week

As the Virgin Islands prepares to observe Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2026 from May 11–15, the Environmental Health Division (EHD) is inviting students across the Territory to take part in a Poetry and Art Competition aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action to reduce mosquito breeding.

House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands Clarifies Context of Auditor General's Report on 2024 Salary Adjustments 21 September, 2025

The release of the recent Auditor General’s report has prompted significant public discussion, particularly around the adjustments made to the compensation of elected Members of the House of Assembly. The level of public interest underscores the importance of transparency and clear communication regarding the decisions taken, the rationale behind them, and the processes that were followed.

Statement by the Minister of Communication and Works- Post Hurricane Erin Update

I stand before you today to provide an update on our response to Hurricane Erin and the actions we have taken to protect lives, infrastructure, and essential services across the Territory.

Remarks by Hon. Julian Fraser Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change

Hon. Julian Fraser highlighted the Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund as a model for sustainable climate financing, created in response to limited access to international funds for UK Overseas Territories. The Fund, legally established in 2015, is independently governed and aims to support climate adaptation and mitigation projects. With over $5.2 million in seed funding, it will officially launch at COP30 in Brazil. The Fund emphasizes transparency, diverse funding sources, and equitable access for government, NGOs, and private entities.

Government Submits Self-Assessment Report To Complete COI Implementation

The Government of the Virgin Islands has officially submitted its Self-Assessment Report on the Implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations, marking a major milestone in governance reform. Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley announced the report’s approval by Cabinet (April 30), tabling in the House of Assembly (May 6), and submission to the UK Minister (May 8). The report, alongside Governor Pruce’s Final Review, will inform the UK’s decision on whether to lift the Order in Council, which had threatened partial suspension of the Constitution in 2022.

Water & Sewerage Department Updating Customer Information

The public is notified that the Water and Sewerage Department is in the process of updating customer information within their database to ensure that all records are accurate, complete and up to date. When visiting the department whether physically or online, customers will be required to provide or verify personal information with the Customer Care Services Unit. The information requested may include but is not limited to: • Full Name • Home/Physical Address • Mailing Address • Email Address • Telephone Number(s) • Social Security Number • Valid Government issued identification (ID)