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February 20th, 2026
VI sailors participate in Pan Pepin International Regatta in PR

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- On Friday, February 13, 2026, the Virgin Islands' Opti sailing team, consisting of Aerin Westlake, Henry Clifton, Piper Bailey and Arun Bissoondutt headed off to Puerto Rico for the Pan Pepin International Regatta hosted by Club Nautico de San Juan.

February 20th, 2026
Female pedestrian injured in hit & run @ Pasea Estate

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it is investigating a hit and run collision that occurred after 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the vicinity of Delta Gas Station in Pasea Estate.

February 20th, 2026
'Issue affecting user access to CAPS unresolved' - HM Customs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - His Majesty’s Customs Department is reporting that an issue affecting user access to the CAPS system, which arose on Thursday, February 19, 2026, remains unresolved.

February 20th, 2026
Youth Parliamentarians ‘have shown democracy is safe' in VI’- Sir Lindsay H. Hoyle

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Right Honourable Sir Lindsay H. Hoyle, Member of Parliament and Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, has encouraged Youth Parliamentarians in the Virgin Islands (VI) to consider a future in politics.

February 20th, 2026
Campbells BVI launches Charity Funding Panel to support non-profits

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Campbells BVI has launched a Charity Funding Panel designed to support non-profit and charitable organisations delivering meaningful impact across youth development, education and community wellbeing.

February 20th, 2026
‘It was the right decision to borrow money’ for infrastructure- Hon Penn

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said he will show support when the government does something good and has been consistent in doing so.

February 19th, 2026
BVIPA to host inaugural PortVision Conference 2026 in April

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- In a major milestone for the Virgin Islands’ maritime sector, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) will be hosting the inaugural PortVision Conference 2026, a groundbreaking three-day event to be held at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay from April 22–24, 2026.

February 19th, 2026
‘We definitely left our mark’ @ Miami International Boat Show 2026- BVITBFC

MIAMI BEACH, Florida, USA- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC) has hailed its participation at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show at Sailor’s Cove – IGY Yacht Haven Grande from February 11–15, 2026, as “another unforgettable one”.

February 19th, 2026
Premier Wheatley commends UK–Overseas Territories joint declaration

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has praised the UK–Overseas Territories Joint Declaration for fostering, guiding, and modernising partnerships between the United Kingdom (UK) and its Overseas Territories.

February 19th, 2026
‘No power struggle’ within NDP - Hon Marlon A. Penn

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The President of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Opposition Member, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), has dismissed claims that there is a power struggle within the NDP.

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