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Heavy surge caused power outage in many areas on Tortola
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- A heavy surge on the electricity system resulted in the loss of electricity to several areas on Tortola today, Saturday, August 15, 2026.
‘ONDE is more than a restaurant’- Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On July 28, 2026, another one of Mark H. Vanterpool’s visions came to reality when ONDE, an Italian restaurant, opened on the waterfront of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.
VI Women secure 1st ECVA Championships win
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) Senior Women’s Volleyball Team secured their first win at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Men and Women’s Championship on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Mrs Zubida K. H. O’Neal-George tipped to be ETPS principal
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom from senior Ministry of Education officials is that long-time educator Mrs Zubida K. H. O’Neal-George will replace Ms Ashkisha N. Maduro as principal of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School (ETPS).
The Data Spy
By Dickson C. Igwe
In a world driven by data and the management of that data, information is the key to crime prevention. However, information must lead to the knowledge and wisdom that will effect an outcome that saves lives and prevents tragedy.
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VI G'ovt & CDB launch MSME capacity-building series for entrepreneurs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, in partnership with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), is rolling out a three-part, expert-led training series designed to help local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) strengthen core business skills and prepare for growth.
Stany Francis Jr completes CFU's Elite Youth Coaches Workshop in DR
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic- The Head coach of the Virgin Islands National U14 Football Team in the Dominican Republic, Stany Francis Jr, has successfully completed the Elite Youth Coaches Workshop, organised by the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) in cooperation with FIFA.
UPDATE: Multinational rescue saves overdue boater
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A coordinated multinational search and rescue operation in the Eastern Caribbean culminated on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with the safe recovery of an overdue boater aboard the 45-foot sailing catamaran Ocean Time, about 11 nautical miles west of Sint Maarten.
‘Electricity is the lifeblood of the economy’- Hon Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member, Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), has said the Bill amending BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) rates will also affect some smaller businesses.
VI Women lose opening match @ECVA Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) Senior Women’s Volleyball Team lost their first game against Antigua on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Men and Women’s Championship currently being held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola.
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