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January 30th, 2026
BVI Chamber of Commerce announces incoming 2026/27 Board of Directors

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the incoming Board of Directors for the 2026/27 term, marking the beginning of a new chapter of leadership, advocacy, and strategic engagement on behalf of the Territory’s business community.

January 30th, 2026
Wade N. Smith CoI witch-hunt bogus case dismissed as expected!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another of the Commission of Inquiry’s (CoI) witch-hunt cases against residents of the Virgin Islands who speak up for justice, oppose double standards and corruption, and who have good integrity, has been tossed in the waste bin by the courts.

January 30th, 2026
US citizens do not require ETA to visit VI- Premier Wheatley clarifies

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- United States (VI) visitors to the Virgin Islands (VI) do not presently require Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said.

January 30th, 2026
Darlene A. Baptiste named CEO of JFL & SRMC as USVI hospitals unify leadership

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Current Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center CEO Darlene A. Baptiste has now also been appointed chief executive officer of the Schneider Regional Medical Center, as the Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation moves forward with a plan to unify operations across the territory’s public hospitals, the Consortium has learned.

January 30th, 2026
UPDATE: VI suffer 3rd straight loss @CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers

MANAGUA, Nicaragua- The Virgin Islands (VI) suffered a 3rd straight loss in Group E at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Managua, Nicaragua, following a 6-0 defeat to Grenada on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

January 30th, 2026
Hon de Castro slams Hon Turnbull for 'playing politics' with playground donation

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has expressed dissatisfaction with Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) over an incident that took place on the premises of Ivan Dawson Primary School on January 28, 2026.

January 30th, 2026
HoA Management Act 2025 bill comes into effect today

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (Management) Act, 2025, will come into effect today, January 30, 2026, following its assent on January 26, 2026.

January 29th, 2026
Guyana is a safer bet for oil investment than Venezuela- Marco A. Rubio

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- US Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio has told US lawmakers that Guyana offers a more reliable investment environment than Venezuela, warning that energy companies will place their money where legal protections and contract enforcement are clear.

January 29th, 2026
Are veneers worth it? How to decide without regret

Dr Gerdan S. Lamorell

Choosing veneers is not just a cosmetic decision — it’s a personal and clinical one. When done correctly, veneers can restore confidence, function, and harmony to a smile. When rushed or poorly planned, they can lead to disappointment and regret.

January 29th, 2026
‘Sport is a sanctuary & a catalyst’- Bria A. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the honourees of the Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Commission’s BVI Women in Sports Commission Unsung Women in Sports has said sports have given many women great opportunities while navigating expectations and rules set most times by men.

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