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Strong Starts, Bright Futures: Rotary Club of Central Tortola Begins New Rotary Year 2026-2027 with Focus on Maternal and Child Health
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola officially launched its new Rotary year with an engaging and informative meeting centered on Rotary’s July Area of Focus, Maternal and Child Health.
Bevis A. Sylvester earns Master of Laws with Merit
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The former longtime Regional General Manager of Delta Petroleum remains on the move. Mr Bevis A. Sylvester, who left Detla Petroleum a few months ago following its sale to SOL, has earned a Master of Laws (LLM) with Merit in International Commercial Law from the University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Deon J. Edwin stars as VG Bayside Blazers burn USA Rivals 96-77 in St Maarten
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, WI- Virgin Gorda (VG) Bayside Blazers registered another massive win in the 'Bring Ya Best' Basketball Tournament in St Maarten, overpowering USA Rivals, 96-77, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
'If government spends wisely, there’s no need for new taxes'- Archibald C. Christian
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola— Former legislator Archibald C. Christian has questioned the government's decision to raise or introduce taxes to address problems such as the presence of derelict vehicles across the Virgin Islands.
The people are 'not ready' for Vanterpool or Walwyn to lead VI- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and clergyman Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Mark H. Vanterpool-led People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) is not going anywhere politically.
VI tops OECS in Grade 2 Reading & Math assessments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) has topped the 2026 Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Programme for Educational Advancement and Relevant Learning (PEARL) Regional Assessment for Grade 2.
Back-filling completed on Cox Heath Sea Defense Wall
COX HEATH, Tortola, VI- Back-filling on the 1450ft Cox Heath Sea Defense Wall has been completed, the Ministry of Communications and Works announced today, July 15, 2026.
Boundaries commission not needed for Anegada & JVD to have HoA Reps- Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) Mark H. Vanterpool is not buying Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley’s (R7) explanation that a boundaries commission would be necessary for Anegada and Jost van Dyke to have their own representative in the House of Assembly (HoA).
HM Customs launches upgraded SailClear system
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – His Majesty’s Customs in the Virgin Islands has launched an upgraded version of SailClear, the region’s electronic customs declaration system for yachts and pleasure craft.
VICCTF to hold stakeholder consultations ahead of Call for Proposals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A series of stakeholder consultations across the Territory will get underway from July 20 to 24, 2026, as the Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) prepares to launch its first Call for Proposals (CFP 2026-01) in August-September 2026.
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