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What's going on here? ‘No NDP candidates selected to run’- Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The newly appointed Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Honourable Marlon A. Penn, has announced that no candidates have yet been selected to run for the party in the upcoming elections. However, the party is actively working on ratifying candidates.
Bulk of constitutional negotiations should take place in VI- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and radio talk show host, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has suggested that the majority of constitutional negotiations for the Virgin Islands (VI) with the United Kingdom (UK) should take place on home soil.
Consumer Protection Bill 2026 to receive first reading in HoA today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) approved the Consumer Protection Bill 2026 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and will receive its first reading during the Continuation of the Second Sitting of the Third Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) today, Thursday, May 7, 2026.
VI & PHSU sign new MoU to strengthen partnership
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- A stronger partnership between the Virgin Islands and Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) has been established.
First-ever Miss Philippines BVI to be crowned next month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first-ever Miss Philippines BVI will be crowned next month.
Compliance Notice issued for unauthorised building works @Smugglers Cove
SMUGGLERS COVE, Tortola, VI- The Planning Authority of the Virgin Islands has served a Compliance Notice against an individual accused of carrying out unauthorised development at Smugglers Cove Beach on the western end of Tortola.
‘Blanket prohibition’ on spearguns in VI to be removed- Cabinet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst a public outcry over the recent arrest of three local fishermen, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has reviewed and considered an amendment to the Virgin Islands Fisheries Act, 1997 to remove the ‘blanket’ ban on spearguns.
Online Vehicle Renewal Programme may evolve into 'permanent service'- Gregory Skelton
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Mr Gregory Skelton has highlighted the significance of launching the pilot initiative for the Hybrid Online Vehicle Renewal Programme in Tortola, as it aims to reduce the long delays customers often face when accessing these services.
3 sick passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
NBC NEWS
The cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak faced a new challenge Wednesday as a local leader opposed allowing it to dock in Spain, while authorities confirmed the Andes strain, which can be spread among people, was identified in passengers.
Venezuela tells World Court it has no jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
THE HAGUE, May 6 (Reuters) - Venezuela told judges at the United Nations' highest court, the World Court, on Wednesday that it rejects its jurisdiction in its century-old dispute with its neighbour Guyana centred around a region that is rich in oil.
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