State emergency officials say new rules and delays for FEMA grants put disaster response...

“Every day we remain in this grant purgatory reduces the time available to responsibly and effectively spend these critical funds,” said Kiele Amundson, communications director at the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. The uncertainty has led...

St Thomas Is Getting a New Floating Taco Bar 

It began with a childhood dream, and turned into one of the most popular places in the US Virgin Islands: Lime Out, the beloved floating taco bar in St John. And now the concept is expanding, with the new Lime Out St Thomas set to open its doors...

State emergency officials say new rules and delays for FEMA grants put disaster response at risk

State crisis managers say severe cuts to federal security grants, restrictions on money intended for preparedness and funding delays tied to litigation are posing a growing risk to their ability to respond to emergencies. It's all causing...

Lime Out’s Floating Taco Stand Is So Popular, It’s Opening A Second Location

Lime Out, a popular floating taco bar situated in the Virgin Islands, has been getting so much attention for their creative and fun dining concept that they are now about to open a second location in St. Thomas, which will open in November 2025....

Jr Tourism Minister participates in UNESCO World Conference in Spain

BARCELONA, Spain- "It was an honour to represent the Virgin Islands at MONDIACULT 2025 and share our vision for culture as a driver of education, peace, and sustainable development," Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Honourable Luce D....

A more 'cohesive, compassionate & just society' being shaped- Premier Wheatley

JOHN’S HOLE, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the reopening of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre shows that the Virgin Islands (VI) is becoming a more inclusive society. An official...

Sunshine gives way to clouds, an a.m. shower or two, with a little rain in the afternoon, high 91

Tuesday October 14, 2025 HOT TODAY, HOT ALL WEEK — STAY SAFE & COOL! Heat Advisory Urban & coastal areas 10 AM – 5 PM Heat risks remain elevated all week across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Drink water Avoid strenuous activity Take...

COMMENTARY: How the 2007 Constitution redefined ‘belonging’

in All News / By: BVI News on October 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM / By Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson, Contributor When the Virgin Islands adopted its 2007 Constitution, it was celebrated as a proud step toward self-governance and maturity. Yet within that...

Several thousand pack downtown South Bend for 'No Kings 2' protest

Thousands gathered in South Bend for the "No Kings 2" protest against the Trump administration. The event was one of 2,500 similar demonstrations scheduled across the country and internationally. Protesters and speakers cited a range of issues,...

Caribbean tropical threat may develop next week

A tropical wave is showing signs of potential development and could strengthen into a tropical storm over the Caribbean early next week, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Confidence is increasing that parts of the Caribbean and portions of the...

VI climbs into Top 5 Best Caribbean Islands in Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Awards

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has secured its position as the 2nd Best Island in the Caribbean and Atlantic, as recognised by the esteemed Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards (US Edition) and 4th in the United...

Virginia Giuffre book claims Prince Andrew ‘felt entitled’ to have sex with her

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Grenada secures back-to-back victories in international friendlies

The Grenada Senior Men’s National Team (SMNT) delivered commanding performances to secure victories over both the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cuba at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium. Grenada opened the FIFA October window with a decisive...

Moderate to heavy showers approaching the Territory- DDM

-could lead to excess runoff & increase the risks of flooding & lightning Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms are approaching the territory, the BVI Department of Disaster Management has reported. Photo: Facebook/BVI DDM ROAD TOWN, Tortola,...

What She’s Having: Meghan de La Valette’s Got More Than Just a Great Cocktail to Serve You

Bartender at Pasta Beach Newport is a designation that Meghan de La Valette has been proudly carrying for seven years. “I absolutely love (it),” she said. “Pasta Beach is a gorgeous environment with laughter and storytelling, the sound of cocktail...

The 'new George Soros' quietly stoking ANARCHY across America: Ultra-secretive billionaire is unmasked... we traced his 'dark money'

A British hedge fund billionaire has been accused of secretly bankrolling climate anarchists, hard-left campaigners, and even groups linked to Communist China — all while shaping US policy from afar. A bombshell new report by Americans for Public...

No middle ground! BVI must choose colonialism or self government

in All News / By: BVI News on October 17, 2025 at 8:07 AM / Junior Minister for Financial Services, Lorna Smith, says the BVI can no longer straddle the line between self-rule and colonial control — the territory must either “shake off colonialism...

‘As soon as the money comes in, it goes right back out’- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) is blessed to have two global revenue earners, Financial Services and Tourism; however, the majority of the money...

Where TS Jerry is headed as future hurricane zips across Atlantic

Tropical Storm Jerry is rushing across the central Atlantic Ocean on Thursday and is expected to finally strengthen into a hurricane on Friday. Jerry, which formed Tuesday, is the 10th named storm of a late-blooming season that has produced three...

September 2025: Earth’s 3rd-warmest September on record

September 2025 was Earth’s third-warmest September in analyses of global weather data going back to 1850, behind only 2023 and 2024, said the European Copernicus Climate Change Service on Oct. 9. The Japan Meteorological Agency also rated...