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February 22nd, 2026
Pruce invokes colonial powers; Gives Ullger 3-month extension

GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Tortola, VI- Showing that we are just a colony and need not be listened to, the United Kingdom-appointed Governor, Daniel Pruce, has defied the National Security Council (NSC) and the Police Service Commission (PoSC) over the extension of Interim Acting Police Commissioner Richard Ullger.

February 22nd, 2026
Virtual workshop on food security across OTs scheduled for Monday

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A virtual workshop focused on food security in the Overseas Territories (OTs) of the United Kingdom (UK) is set to take place on Monday, February 23, 2026.

February 22nd, 2026
USVI: 43-year-old man arrested after minor reports sexual assault

VI CONSORTIUM

CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI — A Christiansted, US Virgin Islands (USVI) resident was arrested on Friday, February 20, 2026, for sexual assault of a minor following a report from a woman who recently reached the age of majority.

February 22nd, 2026
Caregivers celebrated on National Caregivers Day

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Caregivers in the Virgin Islands (VI) were celebrated by the Social Development Department on National Caregivers Day on Friday, February 20, 2026.

February 22nd, 2026
BVICA 2026 T20 Cricket Tournament bowls off today @ Greenland

GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Cricketers and fans of the game will converge at the Greenland Recreation Ground today, February 22, 2026, when the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) T20 Tournament bowls off.

February 21st, 2026
VI & Finnish institutions to form partnership- Hon Sharie B. de Castro

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), announced that her ministry will be signing direct partnerships with institutions in Finland to support the government's vision of reimagining education in the territory.

February 21st, 2026
Asphalt scam operating in the Virgin Islands

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works has advised the public of an asphalt scam currently operating in the Virgin Islands (VI).

February 21st, 2026
USVI: Steven Payne gets 25 year sentence for sexual battery of minor

VI CONSORTIUM

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, USA- Former at-large Senator Steven Payne Sr. was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday after a Florida jury convicted him on one count of sexual battery of a minor following an October 2025 trial.

February 21st, 2026
Maya Z.V. Marcellin to represent VI @ Miss Teen Universe

MANAGUA, Nicaragua- Miss Teen BVI Maya Z.V. Marcellin will represent the Virgin Islands (VI) at the upcoming Miss Teen Universe International Pageant in Nicaragua.

February 21st, 2026
BVITB&FC's 1st North American Content Creator Summit a success

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first-ever North American Content Creator Summit was successfully hosted by the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB&FC) from February 3 to 8, 2026.

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