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VI progressed in 'strides' when power was devolved to locals- Justice Farara
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Justice Gerard St. C. Farara, KC, Chair of the 2005 Constitutional Review Commission, member of the 2007 and 2026 Negotiating Team from the Virgin Islands (VI), has encouraged Virgin Islanders to consider the Constitution as more than just an abstract document.
Premier Wheatley supports transfer of security power to elected Gov't
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI-Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has called for the Virgin Islands' security responsibilities to be transferred from the United Kingdom to the Virgin Islands government.
VG Bayside Blazers to participate in 2026 King of the Courts Tournament
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The 2025 Championship Team VG Bayside Blazers has announced its participation in the 2026 King of the Courts Basketball Tournament. The team will return to the Caribbean Championship tournament hosted by Mr Steve E. Parillon.
BVI London Office hosts VI citizens & students living in UK
LONDON, United Kingdom- Under an unusually hot, sunny British sky on May 23, 2026, residents and students travelled from across the UK to enjoy an afternoon filled with good food, great company, and plenty of laughter at the Annual Summer BBQ hosted by the BVI London Office.
$463K contract signed for renovations to clinics’ lobby @Major Peebles Wing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Last week, the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands, signed a contract for the Major Peebles Wing Clinics’ Lobby Renovations.
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Judge denies new trials for Ray Martinez & Jenifer O’Neil
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Former [US] Virgin Islands Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neil will not receive new trials or acquittals after a federal judge refused to disturb the jury verdicts that found both former senior government officials guilty in the Mon Ethos corruption case.
UPDATE: Machete brandished during customer brawl @RiteWay- RVIPF
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A machete was allegedly brandished during the customer brawl at RiteWay Food Market in Pasea Estate on May 26, 2026.
Keje Hendrickson wins $5.5K top prize in Vanterpool's Pharmacy 55th Anniversary raffle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The top prize of $5,500 for the raffle by Vanterpool's Pharmacy in celebration of its 55th anniversary was won by Keje Hendrickson on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Shots fired last night in RT adjacent to Mill Mall
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that a male who was socialising in the area close to the Mill Mall in Road Town was involved in a gun incident.
10 for Junior Ambassador of Tourism title
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ten outstanding students from secondary schools across the Virgin Islands (VI) will compete for the prestigious title of Virgin Islands Junior Ambassador of Tourism on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
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