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February 1st, 2026
We’re going to spend ‘every cent’ of the $100m loan- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public can rest assured every penny of the $100m loan from First Caribbean Bank of Commerce (CIBC) will be spent on developing the Virgin Islands.

February 1st, 2026
Rotary Club of Central Tortola partners with NLBC for Soups n’ Sandwiches initiative

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola, in partnership with the Samaritan Inn of New Life Baptist Church (NLBC), had the privilege of serving the community on Saturday, January 31, 2026, through the Soups n’ Sandwiches initiative, reaching individuals and families in need from West End to East End.

February 1st, 2026
BVITB transitions local social media pages to official corporate platforms

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced the transition of its “Caribbean & Local Pages” on Facebook and Instagram into the organisation’s official corporate social media channels. According to the Tourist Board, this shift strengthens how the Board communicates with residents, industry partners, and community stakeholders, ensuring clearer separation between corporate information and global consumer travel content.

February 1st, 2026
Adaejah T. Hodge qualifies for World Indoors

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, USA- Virgin Islands (VI) teenage sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge is the second athlete from the VI to qualify for the 2026 World Indoor Championships.

February 1st, 2026
VI score 1st goal in final match @CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers

MANAGUA, Nicaragua- The Virgin Islands (VI) played their final game in Group E at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Managua, Nicaragua, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, losing 3-1 to Anguilla.

January 31st, 2026
Premier Wheatley encourages new Belongers to embrace VI heritage

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - One hundred thirteen residents have been granted Belonger status in the Virgin Islands (VI).

January 31st, 2026
Airgasm 3 tops 26th Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge

ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- The 2026 racing calendar got underway with the Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge on January 24, 2026.  

January 31st, 2026
Former CDB President Dr William W. Smith dies

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) will forever remember the pivotal role the late Dr William W. Smith played in the territory.

January 31st, 2026
The BVI caught in the Donroe cross hairs

By Dickson C. Igwe

Donald Trump is serious about imposing his version of the Monroe Doctrine in the Americas.

January 31st, 2026
Contract signed to demolish former Chief Minister's residence

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The former Chief Minister’s residence, Estate No. 2, will be demolished in February 2026, as part of the ongoing revitalisation of the Virgin Islands (VI) government’s public estate.

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