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Some $13.99M generated in economy with yachts relocating to VI- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is beginning to experience the benefits of yachts relocating to the Virgin Islands from the US Virgin Islands since the hiking of charter yacht fees on foreign based vessels.
Study visit highlights opportunities for stronger sargassum management in VI
BASSE-TERRE, Guadeloupe- Deputy Secretary, Premier’s Office, Dr Lavon P. Chalwell-Brewley has stated that the Virgin Islands could benefit from practical strategies aimed at improving public health preparedness, protecting coastal ecosystems, strengthening tourism resilience, and creating economic opportunities through the productive use of sargassum.
One-way traffic implemented @ Great Harbour Road in JvD
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- A new one-way traffic system has been implemented on Great Harbour Road, extending from Rudy’s Marketplace heading eastward to Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on Jost van Dyke.
State of the Territory Address delivered ‘nothing new’- Bishop John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The former Interim President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Bishop John I. Cline, has said the State of the Territory Address delivered nothing new to the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) and was just a rebranding of the same old things.
‘Thriving in action does not require perfection’- Dame Janice M. Pereira
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, has encouraged the 2026 graduating class of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) to believe in themselves.
Lesmore Smith settled on contesting elections as independent candidate
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Local businessman and horse racing icon Lesmore Smith recently announced his willingness to contest the next general elections in the Virgin Islands on a party ticket; however, he has now confirmed he will run again as an independent candidate.
VI win second friendly Netball match in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica- The BVI Netball Club secured its second win in the friendly Tri-Series being played in Dominica, dominating Bambish Touteweles 40-15, on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Playing monopoly with the health of the people
Alred C. Frett
Turning Back the Clock Won’t Erase the Records:
This may be unusually short because Persons have grown allergic to the Truth and I have no interest in fighting with Government or its Agencies… It is easy to talk about the State of a Nation with big rhetoric, and promises of finances and resources that may not exist… However, who feels it knows it, and a true state of a Nation will always depend on the Health, Education and the Satisfaction Index of its People.
USVI: Mother pleads for answers after Tre’Vante Etienne fatally shot
VI CONSORTIUM
VESTER GADE, St. Thomas, USVI- The mother of Tre'Vante Etienne is pleading for witnesses and community members with information to come forward after her son was fatally shot Friday in the area of Vester Gade on St. Thomas. Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. called for a broader response to gun violence, while the Department of Health made behavioural health support available to residents affected by the teen’s death.
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VI to advocate for civil partnership for same-sex couples
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has announced that while same-sex marriage will not be recognised in the Virgin Islands, the government is working towards establishing a civil partnership for same-sex couples.
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