Caribbean tourism shows resilience amid mixed markets

Bridgetown, Barbados: Caribbean tourism recorded 18.5 million arrivals in the first half of 2025, up nearly two per cent on last year and six per cent above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data presented at the CTO’s State of the Tourism...

VI’s Jr Tourism Ambassador off to Barbados for Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Virgin Islands’ 2025 Junior Ambassador of Tourism, Ms Auri-Ana A. Elshabbaz, will represent the Territory at the Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress in Barbados on October 2, 2025. Hosted by the Caribbean Tourism...

VI Tourism Partners urged to attend BVI Market Connect October Webinars

Designed to strengthen engagement between the VI tourism industry and its global source markets, BVI Market Connect will deliver fresh market intelligence and practical insights to help local stakeholders grow their businesses. Photo: BVITBFC ROAD...

Refining the Standards for Denying Religious Accommodation After Groff

Following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Groff v. DeJoy, before denying a religious accommodation under Title VII based on the undue hardship it creates, employers must demonstrate that the burden is “substantial in the overall context...

USS Iwo Jima Docks in Crown Bay for R&R, Recalling an Era When Navy Visits Energized St. Thomas

The USS Iwo Jima on Friday moored at the V.I. Port Authority’s Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay, an arrival that has already drawn onlookers to the waterfront. The amphibious assault vessel is carrying 3,700 people, including...

China Turns to Arctic Shortcut While Major Carriers Steer Clear

By Brendan Murray and Danielle Bochove (Bloomberg) — China’s latest foray into the Northern Sea Route — using the channel between Russia and the North Pole to ship goods — has led some of the world’s largest container carriers to reiterate that...

St John man arrested for pointing gun @mother’s boyfriend

Court documents describe a violent confrontation in which Dekyle Fessale menaced his mother’s partner with a pellet gun, then returned with a knife, forcing his mother to shield the victim. He faces felony assault and weapons charges. Photo: VIPD...

Bishop Kenneth Monroe: A living legacy

RED SPRINGS — The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Monroe began his life and ministry in the small town of Red Springs. Monroe received his elementary and secondary education from the public schools of Red Springs. He was baptized and became a member of the St....

Premier ‘hopeful’ UK will help expand airport

Britain could help the Virgin Islands government finally deliver on its controversial plan to move ahead with a major airport expansion on Beef Island, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley told the Beacon this week. Speaking after a three-day visit...

Epstein sex trafficking survivor speaks out in Long Beach, calling for release of files

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A survivor of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein spoke out in Long Beach on Monday. She and several others are calling for the full release of the case files tied to his crimes. The push for the Trump...

Virgin Islands honors soca star Pumpa with key to the territory and road naming

Virgin Islands lawmakers are celebrating local soca icon Dennis “Pumpa” Lennox Leroy Liburd, Jr., by awarding him the official key to the territory and renaming a road in his honor. Bill 36-0058, sponsored by Senator Marise James, recognizes Pumpa...

Man-to-man ‘beach talk’ at Hull Bay ends in assault charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Hull Bay beach talk between two male individuals ended in one person being charged with assault, authorities said. Va’Shawn Daniel, 26, was arrested and charged with third-degree assault-domestic violence, simple...

Buy BVI Trade Expo 2025 celebrated the Virgin Islands Entrepreneurial Spirit

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the BUY BVI Trade Expo 2025 on 19–20 September at the Multipurpose Sports Complex under the theme ‘Celebrating the Virgin Islands Entrepreneurial Spirit’. The Expo brought together...

Virgin Islands Lawmakers Approve Key to the Territory and Road Renaming to Honor Soca Star Dennis “Pumpa” Liburd

Virgin Islands soca star Dennis “Pumpa” Lennox Leroy Liburd, Jr. will receive the official key to the territory and a road named in his honor, as lawmakers took action to celebrate his “many contributions to the Virgin Islands culture and music...

An ultimate sports legacy

Islanders played ultimate frisbee with the founders of the sport. A small group of ultimate frisbee enthusiasts gathered at MVRHS for a pickup game. —Eunki Seonwoo Joel Silver (left) and Jon Hines, co-creators of ultimate frisbee. —Eunki Seonwoo...

Premier League Soccer: Stream Bournemouth vs. Fulham Live From Anywhere

Bournemouth will look to maintain its superb early-season form in the English Premier League on Friday as it hosts a Fulham team looking to get back to winning ways. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching EPL games...

Goodbye Social Security payments if you travel to these countries

Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issues payments to all beneficiaries of its program, which exceeds 74 million people. These range from retired workers to individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social...

Tucker & Barnett Earn NORCECA Beach Victory

Bermudian beach volleyball players Sean Tucker and Benjamin Barnett concluded the second day of the 9th stage of the North America, Central America, and the Caribbean [NORCECA] Beach Volleyball Tour with a victory to secure a shot at a top ten...

Premier Wheatley & Hon Rymer in UK for tourism 'opportunities & partnerships'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), accompanied by the Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), is on a short visit to the United Kingdom (UK) to...

U.S. Virgin Islands Official Teri Helenese Urges Focus on Sustainable Growth Ahead of World Tourism Day

Source: Teri Helenese Teri Helenese U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (September 22, 2025) — Teri Helenese, Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for the U.S. Virgin Islands, has called for tourism to be recognized as a driver of...