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January 8th, 2026
Boat on fire @ Hannah Bay

HANNAY BAY, Tortola, VI- A large vessel has been engulfed by fire in Hannah Bay, in the vicinity of Therapy Works and adjacent to Nanny Cay Marina.

January 8th, 2026
Info on unworkable relationship between Fahie & Jaspert surfaces 5 years later

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Premier Andrew A Fahie swept to power on February 25, 2019, when his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) won 8 out of 13 seats in the House of Assembly (HoA) in a four-party match-up. In that same election, it saw two party leaders, Hons Ronnie W. Skelton of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and Myron V. Walwyn of the National Democratic Party (NDP), being ousted from their seats.

January 8th, 2026
Saturday & the Silence that followed

By Concerned Citizen

By mid-morning, the texts started. Flight cancelled. Check your email. Did you see the news?

January 8th, 2026
‘NHI has become a pillar of financial protection' - Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has praised the contributions of the National Health Insurance (NHI), stating, "NHI has enabled thousands of Virgin Islanders and residents to access medical care that they may not otherwise have been able to afford."

January 8th, 2026
New designs set to bring VI sidewalks up to 'international standards’- RDA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Plans to upgrade the sidewalks on De Castro Street, Norman Fowler Drive, and Nibbs Street are progressing swiftly, the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has said.

January 8th, 2026
Dr Cassander P. Titley-O’Neal appointed to Sargasso Sea Commission

WASHINGTON, DC, USA- Dr Cassander P. Titley-O’Neal, a Virgin Islander and Director of the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI), has been appointed as Commissioner to the Sargasso Sea Commission by the Government of Bermuda.

January 8th, 2026
Women aged 21 to 65 urged to get Pap tests & HPV screenings

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Health Promotions Unit is encouraging women aged 21 to 65 to get Pap tests and HPV screenings, as the Virgin Islands (VI) recognises Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

January 7th, 2026
Jazz Freeman wanted by police for questioning

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is soliciting the assistance of the public to locate Jazz Freeman, 33, who is wanted for questioning.

January 7th, 2026
Racing in Paradise & Airgasm3 close out 2025 sailing in VI with victories

NANNY CAY, VI- The 2025 Golden Hind Chandlery Commodore’s Race on December 20, 2025, delivered close racing and glorious conditions, the perfect way to wrap up the 2025 racing calendar.

January 7th, 2026
Last lap homicide under police investigation

THE ST. KITTS & NEVIS OBSERVER

INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, Basseterre, St. Kitts- Police have launched an investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred during Last Lap festivities in the vicinity of Independence Square on Friday night, January 2, 2026.

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