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“We have done better when looking after ourselves” - E. Benito Wheatley
LONDON, United Kingdom – The Special Envoy of the Premier, Mr E. Benito Wheatley, has stated that the 75th anniversary of the restoration of our legislation marks a significant milestone in the history of the Virgin Islands.
Culture in Motion active in 7 VI schools- Zoe J. Walcott
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Culture in Motion initiative has already borne fruit with the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) Plait Pollers performing on night 2 of the Fungi Fest.
‘We need to get our act together’ before self-determination- Violet Thomas-Gaul
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points Co-hosts Damion C. Grange and Violet Thomas-Gaul have shared their views on self-determination, with both agreeing that the move to independence must be done properly.
Shutting down early for UberSoca Cruise was a ‘sound decision’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called the decision to shut down Tortola early on November 18, 2025, to accommodate the arrival of the Ubersoca Cruise, a “sound” one.
2-car accident in Road Town; No one injured
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sometime before 3:00 PM today, Monday, November 24, 2025, there was a two-car accident.
Global reggae icon Jimmy Cliff has died
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Jamaican reggae sensation Jimmy Cliff, born James Chambers, has died at the age of 81.
Fungi Fest 2025 brought VI culture into the spotlight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The annual Fungi Fest was held over three nights, bringing Virgin Islands (VI) culture once again into the spotlight.
'There will always be critics'- Premier to Walwyn on UberSoca Cruise
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has addressed comments made by Opposition Leader Myron V. Walwyn (R6), who criticised the government’s decision to spend approximately $500,000 on the UberSoca Cruise stop in Tortola on November 18, 2025.
Andrew A. Fahie’s appeal has advanced; Who will influence the outcome?
JESUP, Georgia, USA- It was a controversial sentencing of former Virgin Islands (VI) Premier Andrew A. Fahie in August of 2024. Mr Fahie, a former popular politician who was in office from 1999 to 2022, was convicted of a drug trafficking conspiracy in a Miami Federal court.
5 VI coaches receive CONCACAF C licenses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Five coaches have received their CONCACAF C License certifications, marking a significant advancement in the territory’s efforts to enhance youth football development.
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