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'Frustrating' that VIslanders not applying or unqualified for simple jobs- Labour Commissioner
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Acting Labour Commissioner Mervin D. Hastings has raised concern that many entry‑level jobs in the Virgin Islands go unfilled by locals because of low application rates and gaps in basic qualifications.
Monea gives life to Christ; Excluded from 2026 VI Emancipation Festival lineup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Virgin Islands international dancehall artiste, Monéa, is denying reports that she doesn’t want to perform in her home country after her name was omitted from this year’s Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival lineup.
Strong Starts, Bright Futures: Rotary Club of Central Tortola begins new Rotary Year 2026-2027 with Focus on Maternal & 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.
Cannabis license applications open across USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI: Applications are now open for several cannabis license categories across the territory, with qualified individuals and businesses given until September 15, 2026, to submit their materials through the [US] VI Office of Cannabis Regulation’s online licensing portal.
'If government spends wisely, there’s no need for new taxes'- Archibald C. Christian
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— 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.
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