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February 24th, 2026
2-faced Governor Pruce praises PoSC despite consistently overriding its authority

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In what some have described as 2-faced and the definition of hypocrisy, the United Kingdom-appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, Daniel Pruce, has praised the efforts of the Police Service Commission (PoSC) but has once again overruled its decision by moving forward with a three-month extension for Richard Ullger to remain Interim Acting Police Commissioner.

February 24th, 2026
National Monument Design Competition launched for Road Town Roundabout

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Road Town Partnership (RTP) Committee and the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), has launched the Roundabout National Monument Design Competition.

February 24th, 2026
Premier Wheatley in St Kitts for 50th Regular Meeting of Heads of Gov’t of CARICOM

BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) departed the Virgin Islands (VI) today, February 24, 2026, for the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

February 24th, 2026
Latin jazz artist Tito Puente Jr to headline return of HLSCC Performing Arts Series

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will mark the highly anticipated return of its renowned Performing Arts Series on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with a headline performance by internationally celebrated Latin jazz artist Tito Puente Jr at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium.

February 24th, 2026
M'Kenzii Crabbe & J'Den Jackson qualify for Carifta 53

MIRAMAR, Florida, USA- M'Kenzii Crabbe and J'Den Jackson have brought the Virgin Islands (VI) qualifying numbers for Carifta 53 to four following the SC Caribbean Invitational and Carifta Qualifier on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

February 24th, 2026
Leading RVIPF ‘is not about me’- Interim ACoP Richard Ullger

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Interim Acting Commissioner of Police (ACoP) Ricahrd Ullger has said his appointment is not about him as he is serving in the capacity to simply assist in improving the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

February 23rd, 2026
UPDATE: VI draw first CONCACAF U-20 game

ALAJUELA, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands (VI) U-20 Football Team are off to a good start following their debut and opening match at the 2026 CONCACAF Qualifiers earlier today against Dominica.

February 23rd, 2026
Technical experts engaged to assist with school maintenance- Hon Sharie B. de Castro

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education has taken steps to improve its approach to school maintenance, aiming to enhance the quality of technical work performed on schools within the Virgin Islands.

February 23rd, 2026
VI avoids latest EU Blacklist

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands has not been placed on the EU's tax blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions; however, it remains on the "grey list" (Annex II), indicating ongoing cooperation on tax reforms.

February 23rd, 2026
NLBC honours 3 Unsung Heroes for 2026

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- In keeping true to the scripture, Romans 12: 20, three dedicated Virgin Islanders were honoured during the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) Unsung Heroes Sunday Service on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

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