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‘We're in a very good place’ to be taken off FATF grey list- Hon Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development and Digital Transformation, the Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), says the Virgin Islands is in a “very good place” as it works to leave the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list.
Guavaberry Media fake news; VIP Congress did not ratify 3 candidates!
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The tabloid Guavaberry Media is at it again with its normal fake news and erroneous information. In an article today, October 8, 2026, the tabloid owned and run via the Facebook platform by controversial At-Large Independent Candidate Rosemary L. Rosan, aka ‘Cindy’, claimed that the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) had ratified three candidates ahead of the 2027 General elections.
Jazz Noir set to transform Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium into evening of elegance & jazz
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – When the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) revived its celebrated Performing Arts Series earlier this year with an electrifying performance by Latin jazz icon Tito Puente Jr., it signalled more than the return of a concert series. It marked the return of a cultural tradition that has connected Virgin Islands audiences with exceptional artistic experiences for more than two decades.
Skelton-Cline backtracks! Says Hon Walwyn 'did not meet' Hon Turnbull to join PLM
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, the host of Honestly Speaking, has withdrawn his statement that Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6) met with Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) to try to convince Hon Turnbull to join the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) with him.
Roof repair work underway @Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI — Repair work is now underway on the roof of the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic, marking an important step toward strengthening and improving the main healthcare facility on Virgin Gorda.
After 36 years, NPTVI increases park entrance fees
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) has announced revisions to its park entrance and marine conservation mooring fees, with the new rates taking effect on November 1, 2026.
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Hon Turnbull denies being approached by Hon Walwyn to join PLM
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has refuted claims by Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline that Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) approached him to move from the National Democratic Party to Mark H. Vanterpool’s People’s Leadership Movement (PLM).
Mark H. Vanterpool should not be eligible to become premier- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said Mark H. Vanterpool should not be Premier because he does not fit the criteria of a native Virgin Islander.
Symphony Circus coming to VI this monthend
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The circus is coming to town! The Symphony Circus will be in Road Town by the end of this month!
Rental vehicle stolen from Trellis Bay
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- A rental vehicle belonging to Azim’s Car Rental was reportedly stolen from Trellis Bay on Saturday night, October 3, 2026, and has not yet been recovered.
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