Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, is appealing to the community to help keep the Virgin Islands safe by turning in illegal weapons during an amnesty instituted by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in July. 

Commissioner of Customs Mr. Wade Smith said the pieces of equipment detained in the operation by the department’s special units, appear to be in contravention of the Customs Management and Duties Act No. 6 of 2010.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, has stated that he is pleased to be part of the celebrations for an extraordinary son of the soil who paved the way for the prosperity that BVIslanders now enjoy.

In efforts to safeguard the health, wellness and safety of the staff and inmates of Her Majesty’s Prison, the Ministry of Education and Culture has taken steps to have the roofing covering for numerous buildings at the facility replaced. 

The Rock Café and Sam’s Piano Bar on Virgin Gorda have captured the July Business of the Month title. 

The Licensing Magistrate is reminding all persons desirous of selling intoxicating liquor during the upcoming BVI Emancipation Festival to apply for and obtain a temporary liquor licence to do so.depu

Mariners, ship and, yacht owners and those interested in maritime affairs are invited to a meeting to discuss the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 on Thursday, July 16.

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) is excited to share news that Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda have earned the top rankings in Travel + Leisure’s 2015 World’s Best Awards. Jost Van Dyke was awarded the No. 2 spot while Virgin Gorda followed in the No. 3 ranking this year for Top Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. These spots were awarded based on surveys conducted by readers who marked their rankings based on natural attractions, beaches, activities, sites, restaurants, food, people, friendliness, and value.

A drought watch remains in effect for the British Virgin Islands given the significant reduction in rainfall recorded for the first half of this year.

The 2015 to 2016 academic school year will see a change in uniform for junior students at the Elmore Stoutt High School.