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UPDATE: Tortola horse Laser Sharp ends in the $$ in feature clash of Carnival Races
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- Although not winning the Governor’s Cup at the Carnival Races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack on St Thomas on May 1, 2026, Tortola horse Laser Sharp of Top Priority Racing Stables did the Virgin Islands (VI) proud for putting in a solid effort against the speed demon and eventual race winner, Pure Speight, of St Croix.
VI athletes shine @ collegiate level in US
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, USA- Athletes from the Virgin Islands have been putting in excellent performances at the collegiate level in the United States.
Southland Gaming will rebuild St Croix racetrack- Gov Bryan
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr announced on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, that Southland Gaming will take responsibility for redeveloping the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St Croix under an agreement he said is backed by $25 million in private investment, includes up to a $12 million performance bond, and is structured to restart racing while avoiding additional public spending.
VI Premier congratulates Antigua PM Gaston A. Browne on his reelection
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On behalf of the Government of The Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended “heartfelt congratulations” to Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, the Honourable Gaston A. Browne, on his reelection.
Vibrant colours & energy @ 74th St Thomas Carnival Jouvert
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The 74th St Thomas Carnival was in full swing, showcasing vibrant colours, infectious music, and an energetic atmosphere as thousands of masqueraders took to the streets.
Premier urges reflection of contributions made by VI seniors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has urged the Virgin Islands (VI) community to reflect on the invaluable contributions seniors have made to national development.
Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme begins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Finance Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme began on Friday, May 1, 2026, with an orientation session.
USVI left w/o key lowcost carrier as Spirit Airlines closes
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Spirit Airlines is shutting down. On Saturday morning, the airline announced that it was winding down all operations effective immediately, cancelling all flights and ending customer service after failing to secure a $500 million emergency government bailout by the May 1 deadline. For the U.S. Virgin Islands, the collapse means the sudden loss of a well-known low-cost carrier that had maintained service to St. Thomas and St. Croix, raising immediate questi
VI Constitutional Negotiation team to meet with public
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 10-member Constitutional Negotiating Committee (CNC) will conduct a series of stakeholder meetings across the Virgin Islands (VI) in the upcoming weeks.
20 more caregivers receive BVI Care Certificate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- VI- The second cohort of the BVI Care Certificate Programme were awarded their certificates during a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

























