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Coy W. Levons departs from NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that Coy W. Levons, who contested unsuccessfully for the Ninth District seat in 2023, has left the National Democratic Party (NDP).
Hons Dawson, Penn, Skelton & Turnbull attend CPA Regional Conference in Jamaica
OCHO RIOS, Jamaica- The Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI), Honourable Dr Karl Dawson (R1), led a VI delegation comprising Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8); Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL); and Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), to the 48th Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic (CAA) Region, held at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, from August 31 to September 4, 2026.
Local entities urged to apply for grants up to $100K through VICCTF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) is inviting eligible organisations across the Territory to apply for grants of up to $100,000 through its inaugural Call for Proposals.
'I’m not going to lie & say there’s no market [for drugs] here'- Richard Ullger
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Acting Interim Commissioner of Police, Richard Ullger, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) can be considered a transit point for human trafficking and drug trafficking because of its location in the Eastern Caribbean.
‘I was Director of W&S, we had water for the people’- Julian Willock
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Julian Willock, who hopes to be confirmed as the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate for District 3, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) water problems were exacerbated by the National Democratic Party (NDP).
‘We can no longer play politics with our future’- Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson has officially entered the 2026 general election race as an Independent At-Large candidate, declaring that party politics has failed to put the people of the Virgin Islands first and promising a campaign focused on accountability, basic services, and inclusive representation across all islands and islets.
Reno C. Mittelholzer in West Indies squad for 45-over Masters World Cup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The West Indies 14-man squad for the upcoming International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-40s 45-over World Cup set to be held in Guyana from October 17-31, 2026, has been announced, and a player from the Virgin Islands (VI) has made the cut.
Significant damage to vehicles in accident @Purcell Estate
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Two vehicles sustained significant damage after being involved in an accident on James Walter Francis Drive dual carriageway this afternoon, Monday, September 14, 2026.
Willock donates $3000.00 to 3 schools for student meals
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Seeking to do something different from his annual back-to-school giveaways, businessman and political aspirant Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, has launched a “No Student in District 3 Should Go to School Hungry” initiative.
VI should 'consider peritoneal dialysis where feasible’- Lynn Hodge-Walters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The featured speaker at the launch of the Robert A. Mathavious Memorial Trust at Prime Restaurant on September 11, 2026, Lynn Hodge-Walters, has reintroduced calls for the implementation of peritoneal dialysis (PD) as a treatment option for kidney disease in the Virgin Islands (VI).
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