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‘Thank you for your unwavering love & sacrifice’- Premier Wheatley to VI mothers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, May 11, 2025, the Virgin Islands is celebrating Mother's Day, a special occasion celebrated across the world to honour mothers and maternal figures for their love, sacrifices, and contributions.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola receives District Governor’s Green Diamond Award
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Described as the “action club”, the Rotary Club of Central Tortola was made even prouder when it recently received the District Governor’s Green Diamond Award for the 2024–2025 Rotary year—an honor presented during the District 7020 Conference Awards Ceremony aboard the Freedom of the Seas.
It’s been the ‘privilege of my life’ to serve- Mrs Edith A. Penn
CANE GARDEN, Tortola, VI- Former Chief Social Development Officer Mrs Edith A. Penn has said she is privileged to have served the Virgin Islands (VI).
Centenarians are 'living legacies'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Territory’s centenarians have been called “living legacies” as the 36th annual Senior Citizens Month is celebrated this month.
Red Cross Week being observed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Red Cross (BVIRC) is observing Red Cross Week from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, 2025.
VG food pantry now has locally grown fresh produce
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- District Nine Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley is teaming up with local farmers to supply his district office’s food pantry with fresh locally grown produce.
‘We stand together with our Guyanese brothers & sisters’- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Leaders of the Virgin Islands have joined with the Guyanese Diaspora and the wider Caribbean community in expressing sorrow and solidarity following the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge in Guyana.
CIBC donates $10K to Creative Waves ahead of group’s first gallery opening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CIBC Caribbean Bank has made a donation of ten thousand dollars to Creative Waves, which will assist the group as they open their first gallery.
‘Virtuous lady’ Esmie E. Turnbull-Stoutt aka ‘Muddy’ is VI’s latest centenarian
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Decked out in yellow, her favourite colour, sitting as comfortably as can be, and surrounded by family, friends and special invitees, Mrs Esmie E. Turnbull-Stoutt aka ‘Muddy’ was showered with tributes and gifts on her 100th birthday on April 22, 2025.
Revived public service internship programme an investment in VI's future- DG Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Aimed at enhancing the youth engagement and succession planning within the public service, Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has hailed the relaunch of the Internship Programme as a crucial investment in the future of the Virgin Islands.

