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June 2nd, 2026
'I was in the hospital flatlining'; J'versatile calls on youth to stay away from drugs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Singer and Songwriter, Jan Williams, aka J'versatile, the 2023 Virgin Islands Soca Monarch, has urged the youth of the territory to stay away from drugs after experiencing a life-threatening situation following the ingestion of marijuana edibles.

June 1st, 2026
VI progressed in 'strides' when power was devolved to locals- Justice Farara

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Justice Gerard St. C. Farara, KC, Chair of the 2005 Constitutional Review Commission, member of the 2007 and 2026 Negotiating Team from the Virgin Islands (VI), has encouraged Virgin Islanders to consider the Constitution as more than just an abstract document.

May 31st, 2026
UPDATE: Machete brandished during customer brawl @RiteWay- RVIPF

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A machete was allegedly brandished during the customer brawl at RiteWay Food Market in Pasea Estate on May 26, 2026.

May 31st, 2026
Keje Hendrickson wins $5.5K top prize in Vanterpool's Pharmacy 55th Anniversary raffle

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The top prize of $5,500 for the raffle by Vanterpool's Pharmacy in celebration of its 55th anniversary was won by Keje Hendrickson on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

May 30th, 2026
EE Police Station closed for interior renovation works

EAST END, Tortola, VI- The East End Police Station has been temporarily closed effective yesterday, Friday, May 29, 2026, for “an initial period of one month,” the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) informed.

May 30th, 2026
Carrot Bay Seniors win Family Feud: Seniors’ Edition

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Carrot Bay Senior Engagement Programme ‘Creme of the Crop’ emerged victorious at the Family Feud Seniors’ Edition held last weekend.

May 28th, 2026
Approach constitutional negotiations with 'conviction & confidence’- Gerard St. C. Farara, KC

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Justice Gerard St. C. Farara, KC, Chair of the 2005 Constitutional Review Commission and part of the 2007 Negotiating Team from the Virgin Islands (VI), has encouraged the 2026 Constitution Negotiating Team to enter negotiations with conviction and confidence.

May 27th, 2026
Hon Penn 'honoured to serve’ on Constitution Negotiating Team

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said the position of the Virgin Islands (VI) Constitution Negotiating Team is not abstract but rooted in the lived realities of the people.

May 26th, 2026
A cry for help in a time of crises

Alred C. Frett

Making the Decision to Make a Decision:

My ears have no flaps, so I hear your cries and fully agree that our People need help... While I have no burning desire to run for anything, it does not mean that I am not concerned about our Children being constantly misled... With no one willing to speak truth to power, we are passing down all the lies and mental poison to this and future generations... This is contrary to the God of Nature and Laws of Balance.

May 26th, 2026
Same-sex marriage to be discussed during constitutional negotiations- VI Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), who will lead the Virgin Islands (VI) Constitutional Negotiating Team to the United Kingdom (UK) later this year, has said the issue of same-sex marriage will be discussed.

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