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USVI’s Stacey E. Plaskett mentioned in latest Epstein files released
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA- United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Congressional Delegate Stacey E. Plaskett has been named once again in the most recent files released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Jeffrey E. Epstein.
Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic on VG operational by 'next week'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, the Minister for Health and Social Development and Ninth District Representative in the Virgin Islands, has announced that the initial phases of repair work on the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic in Virgin Gorda are expected to be completed and the clinic should be operational by next week.
UPDATE: VI whipped 12-0 by Puerto Rico in CONCACAF U-17 Football Qualifiers
ALAJUELA, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands (VI) suffered a heavy loss in their opening game of Group D at the 2026 CONCACAF Men’s U-17 Football Qualifiers in Costa Rica on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Skelton-Cline calls for committee on population growth, Belonger status
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said a proper committee needs to be in place to manage population growth in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Roadway in Fish Bay partially collapses
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has informed the public that Robert Maduro Drive in the Fish Bay area of Tortola is currently closed due to a partial collapse of the roadway, resulting in hazardous conditions for road users.
VI actively monitoring happenings on 'geopolitical landscape'- Premier Wheatley
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has emphasised that the territory has developed a robust economy that is not solely reliant on traditional sectors, but also significantly benefits from its financial sector. He also said, however, that the territory has to take a keen interest in happenings on the global scene that could impact the local financial services sector.
Richard C.N. Branson denies Sarah Ferguson is holed up on Necker Island
NECKER ISLAND, VI- Sir Richard C.N. Branson has shut down claims that the former Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, who has been named in the Epstein files, is hiding out on his private Caribbean island.
Merging BVIEC & W&SD ‘offers a path to modernisation’- Hon Stacy R. Mather MBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL) has thrown his support behind the merging of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD).
Concerns raised over vessels operating @ excessive speeds in confined areas
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI– Mariners are being urged to enhance their vigilance while operating in the North Sound area to prioritise safety, especially in light of the increased marine activity across the Virgin Islands.
BVIEC & W&SD merger: Opposition accused of using ‘scare tactics’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Stating that she is happy to know that the government is getting to the point of trying to solve the problem with Water and Sewerage Department (WS&D) once and for all, Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has chided the Opposition for using scare tactics on the public during the debate on the of the Virgin Islands Energy and Water Corporation Bill, 2026.
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