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Speech from the Throne: Sexual Offences Bill to be advanced this year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has pledged to advance the Sexual Offences Bill, 2026, in the House of Assembly (HoA) this year.
Buildings don't save people
By Concerned Citizen
I keep thinking about Bucky Sprauve.
He collapsed at a basketball game in Virgin Gorda. His friends- people who loved him- rushed him to the clinic. The Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre. The one they built for us.
Rehabilitation of alternate road to North Sound begins
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– The alternate road to North Sound, which was severely damaged by heavy rainfall last year, is now undergoing rehabilitation.
Tourism policy for VI 'in final stages'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –A tourism policy for the Virgin Islands is in its "final stages" and will soon be made available to the public for feedback.
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Jillian M. Douglas-Phillip appointed Chief of Staff in Office of the Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Acting Chief Education Officer Jillian M. Douglas-Phillip has been appointed Chief of Staff in the Office of the Governor, effective December 22, 2025.
I don't want to get into any 'squabble' with Mark H. Vanterpool- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said his comments made about former legislator Mark H. Vanterpool, during the December 23, 2025, airing of his show, Honestly Speaking, were not misinformation or misrepresentation.
MSIRA investigating January 8, 2026 boat fire
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) has launched an investigation into the January 8, 2026, boat fire that occurred at Hannah Bay on Tortola.
Hon Fraser slams Walwyn for reckless words on USVI/VI maritime fees matter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3) has chided Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) for what he suggested were reckless comments on the maritime fees matter between the US Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Virgin Islands (VI).
Caribbean nations among 75 countries facing US visa pause
WASHINGTON DC, USA- The US State Department is temporarily pausing the processing of new immigrant visas for 75 countries, including several Caribbean nations, in an effort to tighten screening of applicants deemed likely to rely on public benefits, according to Fox News.
Nigel Caines appointed Chief Surveyor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Nigel Caines has been appointed Chief Surveyor in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, bringing over twenty-seven (27) years of service and experience in land surveying, having spent his entire career within the Land and Survey Department of the Virgin Islands Government.
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