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No court appearance yet for popular fishermen arrested & charged
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a strange twist of events, the three fishermen recently charged for allegedly using illegal fishing methods showed up at the Magistrate’s Court on Friday, May 7, 2026, as was required of them; however, their matter was reportedly not listed on the court docket for the day’s proceedings.
‘Gas prices will not be regulated under new Consumer Protection Act’- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the new Consumer Protection Act, which is currently in the House of Assembly as a bill, will not regulate gas prices. Instead, it will solely focus on regulating the prices of items within the essential basket of goods.
USVI experiencing higher fuel, shipping & living costs as US-Iran impasse prolongs
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Oil prices climbed Monday, May 11, 2026, after President Donald J. Trump rejected Iran’s response to a US peace proposal, raising fears that the war will continue to restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and keep global energy markets under pressure.
Lionheart FC are the 2025/2026 BVIFA National League Champions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Lionheart FC are the winners of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) 2026 National League.
New constitution must help VI realise aspirations 'without undue impediment'- Premier Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has said the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 has served its purpose; however, it is time for a modern constitution that would enable the territory to realise its aspirations without undue impediment.
46 law enforcement officers are now Advanced ECAT certified
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Forty-six law enforcement officers from the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service, His Majesty’s Prison, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, His Majesty’s Customs Department, the Department of Immigration, the BVI Airport Authority, and the Department of Facilities Management have completed the Emergency Care and Treatment (ECAT) Advanced First Aid Training Course.
USA's Nick Spizzirri wins EMCs Tortola Classics
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- In a gripping final, top seed Nick Spizzirri of the USA defeated Pakistan’s Muhammad Huzaifa Ibrahim in the final of the EMCs Tortola Classics played at Tortola Sports Club on Friday, May 8, 2026.
'We've betrayed the trust of the people'- Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- “We've betrayed the trust of the people and the voters with our actions over the years. We've been held accountable for that.” This statement was made by the newly appointed Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), during an appearance on Talking Points on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Little St James owner sues over alleged trespass tied to claim Epstein still alive
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The current owner of Little St James, the island on which convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein is said to have assaulted many of his child victims, is suing three people recently arrested for trespassing onto the island.
13-year-old Azariah George sets VI's first Women's 5000m National Record
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands' first Women's 5000m National Record has been established on the track, and it belongs to a 13-year-old.
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