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Obesity one of the most serious public health challenges facing VI- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges facing the Virgin Islands today. It is driving the increase in chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke." This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), who said these conditions are affecting families, placing strain on the healthcare system and impacting productivity and economic stability as a Territory.
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The tears of Anegadians; ‘We want land titles & a cash machine’
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- It continues to be a challenge for most residents living on the sister island of Anegada. However, the northernmost island of the Virgin Islands is still holding its own as a pillar for Tourism.
Business owner feels ‘enormous national pride’ in giving back to community
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Nona Vanterpool-Bonelli, CEO of Vanterpool Enterprise Limited and Vanterpool Pharmacy, has expressed immense national pride in contributing to the community through the Road Town Partnership Programme.
VI residents urged to register for Caribe Wave 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to participate in the 15th regional tsunami preparedness exercise on March 19, 2026.
Destroying the future to bury the past
Alred C. Frett
Longing for the Empires of the Past:
We have just exited the shortest month, also known as Black History Month, but we still face Leaders who are firmly fixated on erasing our historic achievements, and maintaining the problems of the past, by silencing the voices of the People… They see us as servants in their Empire, so they focus on retaining power by abusing the People, without realising that more Empires fall from actions inside than outside.
Naturalisation is a ‘symbol of appreciation’- Hon Julian Fraser RA
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Tortola, VI- One hundred and twenty-two more persons have been recently naturalised as British Overseas Territories (BOTs) Citizens.
'Vibrant dinner party' Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026 is on tomorrow
THE VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026 edition is happening this weekend at the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour.
‘We have fallen behind’; Expats will return home- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, has said Caribbean people currently residing in the Virgin Islands (VI) will eventually move back home as progress in the VI is stalled.
Early morning fire destroys 2 buildings in Purcell Estate
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- An early morning fire on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, razed two small buildings in Port Purcell, leaving one person homeless.
Avanell Morton is honouree for 2026 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Prominent sports administrator and cultural figure Avanell Morton, aka 'Clarkie', will be honoured at this year's Virgin Gorda Easter Festival.
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