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July 19th, 2026
‘We leave with a clear understanding’ of VI’s priorities- Nicholas Wareham

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Head of the United Kingdom (UK) delegation for Constitutional Review negotiations, Mr Nicholas Wareham, MVO, has reflected on his visit to the Virgin Islands this week, stating that the team is grateful to all those who engaged with them in “frank and open” dialogue on constitutional change.

July 19th, 2026
Public urged not to make online payments using LMS

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is advising stakeholders that due to technical difficulties affecting the Labour Management System (LMS), users' ability to access the system may be affected.

July 19th, 2026
USVI: 25 homicides for 2026; 1 arrest: VIPD operating @half capacity

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Police Department is operating with roughly half the personnel it needs as it confronts homicides, burglaries, and other crimes across the territory, with 25 killings recorded and only one arrest made at the time of a Senate hearing last week.

July 19th, 2026
Residents urged to follow rules to protect QE II Park

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents and visitors in the Virgin Islands are reminded that the Queen Elizabeth II Park is a shared community space that requires everyone to observe its rules to protect its grounds, structures, and wildlife.

July 19th, 2026
UPDATE: VG Bayside Blazers win Bring Ya Best Basketball Tournament in St Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, WI- VG Bayside Blazers have proven to be the undisputed best of them all, after winning the 2026 'Bring Ya Best' Basketball Tournament in St Maarten last night, Saturday, July 18, 2026.

July 18th, 2026
HoA Speaker & Clerk attended 5th Commons & OTs Speakers’ Conference

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands- The Speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly, Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote, together with the Clerk of the House, Mrs Bethsaida Smith-Hanley, participated in the 5th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC2026) hosted by the Parliament of the Cayman Islands from May 26–29.

July 18th, 2026
TAG announces growing VI sales

ROAD TOWN, Tortola – Chinese automaker GAC has reached a major global milestone, announcing 30 million vehicle owners worldwide, a record that makes it the fastest Chinese automaker to achieve the feat. The achievement arrives just months after GAC entered the Virgin Islands market through local dealer Tortola Auto Group (TAG).

July 18th, 2026
NDP names Aaron F. Parillon & Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard as 2027 election candidates

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Aaron F. Parillon and Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard have been ratified by the National Democratic Party (NDP) as candidates to contest the next general election due in 2027 for the Third and Seventh Districts, respectively.

July 18th, 2026
VG power outages due to issues with T&D System- Dr Neil M. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has disclosed that following investigations, the cause of frequent power outages on Virgin Gorda is due to issues with the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) System.

July 17th, 2026
Public can now utilise drop-off canopy @TB Lettsome International Airport

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The installation of the passenger drop-off and pick-up canopy at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island is nearing completion.

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