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2026 Industry Team wins 2026 Great Debate
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- The 2026 Industry Team emerged winner of the 2026 Great Debate over the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Former FCDO Special Adviser envisions a ‘global Britain’ including OTs
LONDON, England, UK- Ben W. Judah, a former Special Adviser to the British Foreign Secretary, has said the United Kingdom’s (UK) Overseas Territories (OTs) should have representation in the UK with their own Secretary of State in the Cabinet.
Cost of living is getting 'astronomical'- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In response to the current economic challenges and global conflicts, the Virgin Islands government has signaled its intention to introduce a “basket of goods” initiative aimed at alleviating the rising cost of living in the territory. Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Economic Development, Hon. Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has confirmed that this plan is still in place, and an announcement will be made soon regarding its implementation.
Business owner feels ‘enormous national pride’ in giving back to community
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Nona Vanterpool-Bonelli, CEO of Vanterpool Enterprise Limited and Vanterpool Pharmacy, has expressed immense national pride in contributing to the community through the Road Town Partnership Programme.
29 horses set to match strides in Spring Stakes @ Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- 29 horses are slated to compete in the Spring Stakes horse races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Afua Hirsch & Andy Mundy-Castle bring global perspective to BVI with visit to HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Award-winning British writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch and acclaimed director-producer Andy Mundy-Castle will visit the Virgin Islands to host a free public film screening and conversation at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) as they begin on-island production for their upcoming docuseries “Power Trip.”
‘We must brace ourselves for when oil prices rise’- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed that fuel prices will most likely increase in the Virgin Islands due to ongoing global tensions.
August Monday Parade 'has nothing to do with our emancipation’- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Concerns have arisen among Virgin Islanders following an announcement by the Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), regarding the announcement to move the August Monday Parade to Saturday.
Over 70 archers; $15K in scholarships @ 2026 NASP Nationals on Sunday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 70 student archers from elementary, middle, and high schools across the Territory will compete in the thrilling Bullseye competition and the exciting 3D challenge when the 2026 National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Nationals are held on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
TB Lettsome Airport runway briefly closed after aircraft experienced flat tyre
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online indicates that the runway at Terrence B. Lettsome Airport on Beef Island reopened last evening, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following a brief closure.
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