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Shereen D. Flax-Charles signals NDP At-Large bid; Awaits convention vote
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former At-Large Representative Shereen D. Flax-Charles has indicated she is seeking one of the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) At-Large seats in the next general election, but says she cannot yet issue a formal declaration because she must first clear the party’s internal nomination and convention process.
Over 200 volunteers show up for International Coastal Cleanup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 200 volunteers showed up to support the Virgin Islands’ 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
2 T&T men convicted of firearm offences ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two nationals of Trinidad and Tobago who were convicted of firearm-related offences have been ordered deported from the Virgin Islands by Governor Daniel Pruce.
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$100M loan fully committed; 'We need to consider additional financing'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the Virgin Islands Government has already committed the $100 million loan secured to finance critical infrastructure and other priority projects across the territory.
‘We do not feel included & that’s a shame’- HoA Speaker to CPA
CAPE TOWN, South Africa- The Speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly, Hon Corine N. George-Massicote, has sounded the alarm over the exclusion of the flag of the Virgin Islands (VI) and those of other participating United Kingdom Overseas Territories at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC).
Premier Wheatley-led delegation off to UK; Hon Vincent O. Wheatley is Acting Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is leading a delegation to London, England, from September 21 to 26, 2026, for constitutional negotiations. Formal negotiations will take place from September 22 to 25.
93 billfish released during 2026 Scrub Island Billfish Series
SCRUB ISLAND, VI – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina recently concluded the annual Scrub Island Billfish Series held from August 24 to September 1, 2026.
VI records team & individual wins @ 46th Chess Olympiad
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan- The Virgin Islands’ national chess teams have recorded milestone results at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the Women’s team securing its first match victory and the Open team earning its first individual win and match point of the tournament.
HLSCC records highest enrollment since 2013
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has recorded a major increase in student enrollment with 854 registered students for the 2026 Fall semester.
FIFA President to attend inauguration of new football pitch in East End
EAST END, Tortola, VI- President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Giovanni V. Infantino, aka 'Gianni ', is slated to visit the Virgin Islands for the second time as FIFA boss.
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