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HMP inmates showcase theatrical creativity
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Several inmates of His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut displayed their creativity in theatrical performances on February 12, 2026.
Adaejah T. Hodge takes 200m gold @ Tiger Paw Invitational
CLEMSON, North Carolina, USA- Virgin Islands sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge became the first athlete from the Virgin Islands (VI) to run under 23.00 seconds as a college athlete when she captured gold in the Women’s 200m at the Tiger Paw Invitational 2026 on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Premier Wheatley congratulates Barbados Prime Minister Mottley on historic win
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended congratulations to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados on her re-election.
Over $29K in 3 months to patients from BVI Cancer Society
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Cancer Society has contributed over $20,000.00 in patient support assistance over the past three months.
USVI: Martinez files last-minute motion to postpone self-surrender
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Days before he is scheduled to surrender to the United States Marshals, former VIPD Commissioner Ray Martinez has asked the court for additional time, citing multiple medical conditions.
SORIN IANCU is not licensed to conduct financial services in VI- FSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) is advising the public that SORIN IANCU is not and has never been licensed or regulated by the commission to carry on any financial services business.
HLSCC to celebrate Spirit Week 2026
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will celebrate Spirit Week from Monday, February 16 to 20, 2026.
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A local difficulty
By Dickson C. Igwe
A local difficulty in the British Virgin Islands has highlighted the fault line between the United States Virgin Islands – a US territory, and the Virgin Islands a British Overseas territory.
Investigation reveals ‘several safety factors’ associated with ‘MV Mojaito’ collision
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An investigation by the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) into the collision involving the motor vessel, 'MV Mojaito', revealed several safety factors associated with the incident. The collision occurred on the night of July 26, 2025, in the Sir Francis Drake Channel, south of Brandywine Bay, Tortola.
VI 'needs to recommence exploration for oil & gold'— Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Whether it’s this government or the government to come, this country needs to recommence….the exploration for oil and gold in these Virgin Islands. You heard me right,” clergyman and commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline stated during his show, Honestly Speaking, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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