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‘No evidence’ prisoner was denied food, basic care- HMP
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Acting Superintendent of Prison, Raymond B. Grant, said the incident involving a prisoner at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsum Ghut and circulated on social media in a video, earlier this week, was resolved safely “by prison staff acting in accordance with established operational procedures and contingency arrangements”.
‘PLM? That’s NDP 4’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said former legislator and National Democratic Party (NDP) member Mark H. Vanterpool’s most recent political move did not surprise him, calling Vanterpool’s newly introduced political group just another faction of the NDP.
'Put some more money into agriculture'- Hon Mather to Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands Party (VIP) member Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), MBE, has urged the Premier and the government of the Virgin Islands to invest more in agriculture. His call came during Virgin Islands Voice on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
VI to see record 52 cruise calls for summer season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Confirm bookings for 2026 indicate that the Virgin Islands will receive a record 52 cruise calls during the summer period, bringing an estimated 165,700 passengers to our shores.”
BVI Tourism Summit 2026 to feature 'BVI Market Connect: Partner Exchange'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) will introduce a dynamic new feature at the upcoming Virgin Islands Tourism Summit 2026 with the launch of BVI Market Connect: Partner Exchange, a structured, in-person engagement platform designed to strengthen collaboration between local tourism stakeholders and
the Territory’s international market representatives.
Suspected arson @Anegada Dumpsite being investigated
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Department of Waste Management, in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, is investigating potential arson at the Anegada Dumpsite.
Over 500 bales of derelict vehicles shipped to Miami- L. Allen Wheatley
HAVERS, Tortola, VI- More than five hundred derelict vehicles were removed from the derelict vehicles holding site at Havers last month.
BVI Film Commission showcasing territory @ Cannes Film Festival in France
CANNES, France- The British Virgin Islands Film Commission is representing the Territory at the Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 11 to 18, 2026, in France.
DCP Jacqueline E. Vanterpool leading VI delegation @ACCP in Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname- Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool is leading the Virgin Islands delegation at the 40th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), taking place in Suriname from May 11 to 15, 2026.
Consumer Protection Amendment Bill ‘does not go nearly far enough’- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has said the Consumer Protection Amendment Bill should speak specifically to those struggling daily in the Virgin Islands (VI) and not just as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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