Claude Kettle Acting as Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports

Mr. Claude Kettle is Acting as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports effective 1st July, 2025, following former Permanent Secretary, Dr. Marcia Potter proceeding on pre-retirement leave. Mr. Kettle will act as Permanent Secretary until the completion of the recruitment process. following the retirement of former Permanent Secretary, Dr. Marcia Potter.

The BVI Film Commission Launches Future Filmmakers Academy

The British Virgin Islands Film Commission is launching the Future Filmmakers Academy, a week-long programme from March 31 to April 4, 2025, for young aspiring filmmakers aged 7 to 12. The academy will provide hands-on training in filmmaking, storytelling, directing, animation, and production, led by industry professionals Dame Peters and Naudia Turnbull. Sessions will be held at Seagrape Studios and H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. Registration is open, and space is limited. The BVI Film Commission aims to foster the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers.

Contract Signed For Solar Technology Energy Programme

Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley highlighted the Solar Technology Energy Programme (S.T.E.P.) as a key initiative for sustainable energy in the Virgin Islands. The program, led by the Ministry of Communications and Works, installs solar panels and inverters to reduce energy costs by up to 50% for participants. The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) covers all upfront costs, and customers can earn credits for excess energy sold back to the grid. Minister Kye M. Rymer emphasized the government's commitment to sustainable energy, investing $1 million in the initiative. Future phases will explore additional solar technologies.

Non-Stop Carnival at Sea: UberSoca Cruise Makes Historic First Stop in the Virgin Islands

Non-Stop Carnival at Sea: UberSoca Cruise Makes Historic First Stop in the Virgin Islands The Premier and Minister of Tourism, Honourable Dr Natalio D. Wheatley, has announced that the world's largest Caribbean music festival at sea — UberSoca Cruise — will make its inaugural call to the Virgin Islands on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, docking at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park in Road Town, Tortola.

British Virgin Islands Government Welcomes Independent Affirmation of Sovereign Credit Ratings and Stable Economic Outlook

The Ministry of Finance is pleased to announce that S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has affirmed the British Virgin Islands' 'BBB' long-term and 'A-2' short-term sovereign credit ratings. This affirmation, accompanied by a stable outlook, serves as a powerful endorsement of our territory’s resilient institutional framework and our unwavering commitment to prudent fiscal management.

VI to Host Invasive Green Iguana Action Planning and Management Training Workshop

VI to Host Invasive Green Iguana Action Planning and Management Training Workshop The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and the Great Britain Non-Native Species Secretariat (GB NNSS), will host a four-day Invasive Green Iguana Action Planning and Management Training Workshop from the 17th to 20th March 2026 at the HLSCC Learning Resource Centre.

Premier’s Remarks Welcoming TransAnguilla Airways Tortola to Anguilla Flight

Remarks by Premier Honourable Dr Natalio D. Wheatley on Friday 17 April 2026 Welcoming TransAnguilla Airways Tortola to Anguilla Flight

First Asia College Programme Student Receives Master Degree

Ms. Tisa Donovan has received high commendation as the first VI national to have graduated and received a Master’s Degree from an Asia university as part of the BVI /Asia Scholarship programme.

VI 71st Emancipation Celebration to Start with Torchlight Procession

The Virgin Islands commences its 71st Emancipation Celebration with the Traditional Torchlight Procession followed by the official opening ceremony of the Neil Frett Festival Village, later today.

Tenders Invited For Security Services For VI School For Technical Studies

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the supply of security services for the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies on Tortola.

The proposed scope of service comprises providing the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies with a 24-hour security service with the primary purpose to safeguard the property of the school and lives of student, employees