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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.
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Legendary VI Bands to Perform at Carrot Bay Cultural Thursdays’ Special Saturday Edition
The Bad Ones band will reunite for a special live performance in Carrot Bay on Saturday, 23rd May in what promises to be a memorable evening of music, culture, and nostalgia.
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Statement: Importance of Timely SSB Contributions
Madam Speaker, I rise to address a matter of national importance: the continued sustainability of our Social Security system. Social Security is a cornerstone of social protection in our Territory. It ensures that our citizens, our workforce, and their families have access to essential benefits in times of need. We must recognise and affirm the indispensable role employers play in maintaining this system. Paying contributions is not only a statutory obligation, it is a moral commitment to the well-being of our people and the resilience of our economy.
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Contract Signed for the Installation of a Sewerage Gravity Main Line from Parham Town to Long Swamp
The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract with Biosafe Treatment and Septic Solutions for the installation of sewerage gravity main line from Parham Town to Long Swamp on Tuesday 9th December at the Cutlass Tower. The contract in the amount of four million, one hundred and fifty-two thousand, four hundred and fifty-two dollars and fifty cents ($4,152,452.50) was awarded and is expected to be completed in a eight (8) month timeline.
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Statement by Honourable Julian Fraser, RA on the Ministerial Intervention Building Financial and Infrastructural Resilience in Small Island Economies
The Virgin Islands is a chain of over 60 islands, rocks and cays in the northeastern Caribbean that has set its sights on becoming the world's first climate-smart island chain.
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Official Statement by Honourable Sharie B. de Castro Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports on the 75th Anniversary of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands
Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, Honourable guests in the gallery, people of these Virgin Islands, good morning. Every time I walk into this House, I feel the weight of history. And today, as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of our Legislature, that weight feels especially profound. I think of my forefather, Captain Carlton deCastro — one of the first men to sit in this chamber when the Legislative Council was restored in 1950. A sea captain by trade — steady at the helm, calloused hands gripping the wheel, eyes fixed on the horizon, steering through both calm and storm.
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Cane Garden Bay Sewer Network Project Awarded
give summery without adding extra ChatGPT said: A contract valued at $3,785,274.55 has been awarded to Connect Enterprises Limited for Phase 2 of the Cane Garden Bay Sewerage Network Project. The work includes the installation of 4500 linear feet of sewer lines, pumping mains, and the construction of a new pump station, along with smaller pump stations and lift stations. Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley emphasized the project's importance for improving sanitation and supporting sustainable development. Minister Kye M. Rymer highlighted the long-term benefits to public health and the environment. Connect Enterprises Limited is committed to delivering a high-quality sewer network for Cane Garden Bay. The project will also restore roads and sidewalks and aims to enhance the area’s infrastructure and quality of life.
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VI Government To Introduce Legislation To Manage Education
The Government of the Virgin Islands will introduce new legislation to improve the management of education, youth affairs, and sports. This includes amendments to the Education Amendment Act (2014), the Early Childhood Policy, and the Special Education Policy, as well as revisions to the Graduation Policy, National Youth Policy, and National Sports Policy. The Governor also announced the amendment of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Act and the repeal of the BVI College Fund Act. Amendments to the Recreation Trust Act will also be made to ensure good governance. These legislative changes aim to improve education, sports, and recreational facilities in the Territory.
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Statement by Premier Wheatley on the passing of Mr. Charles S. Tobias MBE
The Virgin Islands mourns the loss of Mr. Charles S. Tobias MBE, a visionary entrepreneur, decorated veteran, and beloved member of our community whose legacy is woven into the very fabric of our tourism and cultural identity.
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Government of the Virgin Islands Publishes Guide on the Proper and Lawful Exercise of Discretionary Powers
Government of the Virgin Islands Publishes Guide on the Proper and Lawful Exercise of Discretionary Powers The Government of the Virgin Islands has released a new fact sheet and comprehensive policy guide designed to strengthen the proper and lawful use of discretionary powers across the public service. Discretionary powers, commonly indicated in legislation by terms such as “may,” “if the Minister is satisfied,” or “it shall be lawful”, enable Ministers, public officials and authorities to make decisions in situations where the law provides a choice of actions rather than a fixed outcome.