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Popular local fishermen arrested for allegedly using illegal fishing methods
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Well-known local fishermen from the western end of Tortola, Albert Stoutt and his sons Andrew and Zacchari were reportedly arrested and charged on Friday, March 20, 2026, for alleged illegal fishing.
BVIEC investigating 'full cause' of early morning territory-wide power outage
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has disclosed that a complete shutdown of all engines at Henry Wilfred Smith Power Station in Pockwood Pond resulted in a territory-wide power outage, with the exception of Anegada, this morning, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
UPDATE: Road works begin in Sea Cows Bay
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- As promised, road works in Sea Cows Bay began today, Monday, March 23, 2026, in the Palestina area.
Cabinet decides to convert Old Admin Building into heritage centre & museum
MAIN STREET, Tortola, VI- The Old Administration Building on Main Street, which underwent renovation in September 2024 in phases, will become a dedicated cultural centre and national museum.
Woman injured in 2-vehicle accident on Fort Hill
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- A woman was injured in a collision involving two vehicles on Fort Hill, Tortola, in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Rehabilitation works @ Sabbath Hill will commence on Tuesday
SABBATH HILL, Tortola, VI–Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has announced that rehabilitation works on the Sabbath Hill road will commence on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. ; therefore, residents and motorists are being advised to use an alternate route to access this area.
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Social Development Dept promises enhanced senior engagement
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development, through the Social Services Department, is committed to developing stronger engagement programmes for seniors across the Virgin Islands.
Young ladies ‘your front is not a public park’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- In recognition of International Women’s Month this March, host of Honestly Speaking Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, during his show on March 17, 2026, hailed the many women in the Virgin Islands who have been making their mark and who he believes need to be given deserved promotions.
Carrot Bay Cultural Thursdays to honour the late H. Lavity Stoutt
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- This month’s Cultural Thursday in Carrot Bay, scheduled for March 19, 2026, will feature activities honouring the late Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, the Territory’s first Chief Minister and former First District Representative.
Public encouraged to help repaint HM Prison Museum on Sunday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Local community organisations, schools, clubs, and Virgin Islanders are being encouraged to grab a paintbrush and support the Roots to Resilience project, which aims to give the old prison building, now a museum, a facelift in Road Town.
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