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December 16th, 2025
‘We’re duty-bound to support’ Richard Ullger- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said his government is “duty-bound” to support interim Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP), Richard Ullger.

December 16th, 2025
Lorie A. Freeman appointed to ISSA Control Commission

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Ms Lorie A. Freeman, Director of the Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB), has been appointed to the Control Commission of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) as Titular Auditor.

December 16th, 2025
Police silent on illegal narcotics allegedly found @ Marina Cay shoreline

MARINA CAY, VI- While the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is yet to make a statement to the public, sources within the Force have confirmed reports to our News Centre that illegal narcotics were retrieved from the shoreline of Marina Cay on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

December 16th, 2025
'I will not offer excuses; The state of some roads is unacceptable'- Hon Kye M. Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), the Minister for Communications and Works, has stated: “I will not offer excuses. The state of some roads is unacceptable, and I apologise for the disruption this has caused residents and businesses.”

December 16th, 2025
Kenrico O. Wheatley Jr appointed Deputy Supervisor of Elections

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local Mr Kenrico O. Wheatley Jr has been appointed Deputy Supervisor of Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).

December 15th, 2025
UPDATE: Royal Knights win 2025 BVICA Peter Haycraft T10 Cup

GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Royal Knights defeated Vikings by six wickets to lift the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) 2025 Peter Haycraft T10 Cup at Greenland Playfield on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

December 15th, 2025
'Gumption' helping to rebuild 3 hurricane damaged homes for elderly in Jamaica

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - A Virgin Islander has embraced the true spirit of the season by generously donating his entire paycheck and Christmas bonus to help rebuild three homes in St Elizabeth, Jamaica.

December 15th, 2025
‘We speak with one voice’ on the environment- Dr Kedrick D. Pickering

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The recently appointed Climate Envoy for the Virgin Islands, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering, has said he is pleased to work with the government for the advancement of the Virgin Islands.

December 15th, 2025
VI Climate Change Trust Fund launch set for June 2026- Hon Julian Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) is now set to be launched in June 2026, following a delay.

December 15th, 2025
MSMEs to receive 'additional grants' ahead of Christmas- Hon Lorna G. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Virgin Islands will benefit from a significant boost as Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development, and Digital Transformation, Lorna G. Smith (AL), OBE, has announced additional grants to be offered before Christmas.

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