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May 4th, 2026
BVIPA explores incoporating solar energy into operations

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is reporting that discussions have begun to incorporate solar energy into its operations, as part of a strategic effort towards modern, resilient, and environmentally responsible port development.

May 4th, 2026
Premier Wheatley attends 2026 BVI Full Moon Party in PR

CAROLINA, San Juan, Puerto Rico- The Virgin Islands’ (VI) Puerto Rico outreach began with the BVI Full Moon Party at VIVO Beach Club in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

May 4th, 2026
USVI: Doctors & Nurses @Schneider Hospital sued after pneumonia patient’s death

VI CONSORTIUM

SUGER ESTATE, St Thomas, USVI- Several doctors and nurses at the Schneider Regional Medical Center are being sued for malpractice following the death of a patient whose family says was not given the appropriate care for his condition and symptoms.

May 4th, 2026
Chief Inspector Adrianne Grant-Davis awarded Leader of the Future

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Inspector Adrianne Grant-Davis of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) received the Leader of the Future Award 2026 at the British Overseas Territories Women in Policing Awards.

May 4th, 2026
Should constitutional offices have fixed-term appointments?- HoA report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There are several constitutional offices in the Virgin Islands. Positions such as Attorney General, Director of Public Prosecutions, the Complaints Commissioner, Auditor General and Register of Interests, to name a few.

May 4th, 2026
UK Director of OTs engages with wider VI community ahead of constitutional negotiations

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Robbie Bulloch, Director for Overseas Territories at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), concluded his visit to the Virgin Islands on April 30, 2026.

May 3rd, 2026
UPDATE: Tortola horse Laser Sharp ends in the $$ in feature clash of Carnival Races

ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- Although not winning the Governor’s Cup at the Carnival Races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack on St Thomas on May 1, 2026, Tortola horse Laser Sharp of Top Priority Racing Stables did the Virgin Islands (VI) proud for putting in a solid effort against the speed demon and eventual race winner, Pure Speight, of St Croix.

May 3rd, 2026
VI athletes shine @ collegiate level in US

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, USA- Athletes from the Virgin Islands have been putting in excellent performances at the collegiate level in the United States.

May 3rd, 2026
Southland Gaming will rebuild St Croix racetrack- Gov Bryan

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr announced on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, that Southland Gaming will take responsibility for redeveloping the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St Croix under an agreement he said is backed by $25 million in private investment, includes up to a $12 million performance bond, and is structured to restart racing while avoiding additional public spending.

May 3rd, 2026
VI Premier congratulates Antigua PM Gaston A. Browne on his reelection

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On behalf of the Government of The Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended “heartfelt congratulations” to Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, the Honourable Gaston A. Browne, on his reelection.

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