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December 4th, 2025
PHOTO of the DAY: Lt Governor of Guam makes courtesy call on Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), welcomed Lieutenant Governor Joshua Franquez Tenorio of Guam for a courtesy call.

December 4th, 2025
Politics is not a one-man show

Thomas C. Famous

“Life imitates art"

The Caribbean island of St Lucia recently held their General Election. In the lead-up to December 1, both parties released their manifestos. The St Lucia Labour Party imagery showed a leader surrounded by a team. Conversely, and ironically, The United Workers Party visually depicted a one-man show.

December 4th, 2025
15-day extension for Commercial Recreational Vessel applications

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An extension of 15 days has been granted for the processing of Commercial Recreational Vessel (CRVL) applications submitted before October 31, 2025.

December 4th, 2025
Laws should be 'reinforced to protect victims' of abuse- Mrs BVI 2024

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The government and law enforcement have been called upon to do better to protect victims of domestic and gender-based violence.

December 4th, 2025
Key witness credibility questioned in Martinez–O’Neal corruption trial

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The federal corruption and bribery case against former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal began Wednesday in the District Court of the Virgin Islands on St Thomas, with defence attorneys launching an early and direct attack on the credibility of the government’s central witness, David Whitaker.

December 4th, 2025
'We strongly condemn this brazen act of violence'- NSC on Pier Park robbery

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Security Council (NSC) has strongly condemned the armed robbery that took place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at House of Luxury in Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park around 2:00 PM.

December 4th, 2025
Police question 4 in relation to daring Pier Park robbery

WICKHAM'S CAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has stated four persons have been brought in for questioning in relation to the armed robbery at the jewellery store, House of Luxury, in Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

December 3rd, 2025
PAID ARTICLE: VIDIC attends 2025 International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) AGM & Annual Conference

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC) joined deposit insurers and financial stability experts from around the world at the 2025 International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Annual General Meeting and Annual Conference, held from November 24–28, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal.

December 3rd, 2025
20 complete Entrepreneur Training Programme @ HLSCC

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty individuals have completed a three-week Entrepreneur Training Programme hosted by the Department of Trade and Investment Promotion, in partnership with H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).

December 3rd, 2025
TAG Introduces major global brand 'BAIC' to VI

SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI— Tortola Auto Group (TAG) has announced the official introduction of BAIC, one of China’s leading automotive manufacturers, to the Virgin Islands.

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