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July 31st, 2026
Nelcia St Jean installed as President of Rotary Club of Central Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT) officially welcomed President Nelcia St Jean as its president for the 2026–2027 Rotary year during its annual Changeover Ceremony held on July 25, 2026, marking the formal transition of leadership from Past President Zoe J. Walcott.

July 31st, 2026
TMB Enterprises gets $798,108.74 contract for de Castro Street Sidewalk Improvements

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands, has signed a $798,108.74 contract with TMB Enterprises for the Sidewalk Improvements to de Castro Street in Road Town.

July 29th, 2026
‘You cannot be 16, 17, 18 getting pregnant!’- Skelton-Cline to young girls

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has issued a stern warning to young ladies to refrain from getting pregnant prematurely, especially outside of wedlock.

July 29th, 2026
Culture bearers keep VI history ‘alive & unsanitised'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has commended the work of those whose mission is to preserve the history of the Virgin Islands (VI).

July 28th, 2026
Willock & D3 Committee to host marine workshop

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Keeping to his words to improve the quality of life for the people of District Three, the former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), businessman and public advocate, Mr Julian Willock, along with the Third District Committee, will host a one-day marine workshop.

July 27th, 2026
Maritime Heritage Museum temporarily closed for modernisation upgrades

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is undertaking significant modernisation and restructuring efforts at its maritime heritage facility, located within the Centre for Applied Marine Studies at the Paraquita Bay (South) Campus.

July 25th, 2026
Practice safe & accountable use of weed cutters- RVIPF & City Manager

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-  The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the Office of the City Manager have issued a joint appeal to residents and contractors involved in grounds maintenance following a notable increase in reports of property damage caused by weed cutters and similar equipment across Road Town and surrounding areas.

July 24th, 2026
Anegadians are ‘rightfully pissed off’- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said Anegadians’ push for their own representative in the House of Assembly (HoA) is because they want the deeds to their land, which their previous representatives have failed to deliver.

July 22nd, 2026
Protect students from alcohol @Emancipation Festival- Ministry of Education urges

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is appealing to the Virgin Islands community to ensure students are protected this Emancipation Festival season by refraining from providing them with alcoholic beverages.

July 19th, 2026
Residents urged to follow rules to protect QE II Park

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents and visitors in the Virgin Islands are reminded that the Queen Elizabeth II Park is a shared community space that requires everyone to observe its rules to protect its grounds, structures, and wildlife.

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