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Premier Wheatley presented largest budget in VI's history of over $550M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) presented the largest budget in the history of the Virgin Islands (VI), totaling five hundred and fifty million, five hundred and ninety-one thousand dollars ($550,591,000.00) for 2026.
2025 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race sails off Saturday, November 22
NANNY CAY, VI- Competitive sailors in the Virgin Islands (VI) will take to the waters on Saturday, November 22, 2025, when the 2025 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race is held.
VI is ‘behind the ball’ in strategic planning- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - A twenty-year Virgin Islands Development Plan has been proposed by Social Commentator and former government consultant Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline.
PoSC recommends Vanterpool for CoP; Governor demotes her from Acting!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a show of colonial power, while others have described his behaviour as racism and sexism, Governor Daniel Pruce seems determined to bring in a United Kingdom (UK) national to head up the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Tortola Paving Ltd wins $14M contract for asphalt paving from West End to RT
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our News Centre is that Tortola Paving Ltd, a local company, has won the tender to provide asphalt paving from West End to Road Town on the main Island of Tortola.
Robotics integration into curriculum pays off @ First Global Robotics Challenge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Robotics Team’s performance at the 2025 First Global Robotics Challenge is a full-circle achievement of integrating robotics into the school curriculum.
Today is Budget Day in the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, will deliver the 2026 Budget Address today, Thursday, November 6, 2025. This year’s theme is "Pillars of Progress – Building a Sustainable Nation."
Constitutional negotiating team to UK ‘must sing from the same song sheet’- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- What appeared to be a cap for Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) to wear snugly, Deputy Premier Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has stated emphatically that the Virgin Islands (VI) constitutional negotiating team to the United Kingdom (UK) must be in agreement on all matters.
Pier Park reveals highly anticipated line-up of activities for November & December
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI– A series of family-oriented activities has been launched by the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, aimed at ushering in the New Year in fine celebratory style.
‘Strong lineup of horses’ for Salute to Service races in STT on Sunday
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- More than 35 horses are slated to compete in the Salute to Service horse races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
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