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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.

January 29th, 2026
'Neighbours can live in peace as we have for years'- VI Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Our position is continuously clear. We remain committed to the duty of protecting and improving our environment and economy." This is according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), speaking on the recently implemented Commercial Recreational Vessels Licensing (Amendment) Act, 2025, particularly the fee increase, which has infuriated maritime stakeholders in the US Virgin Islands (USVI).

January 29th, 2026
11 charged in Medicaid fraud that cost USVI $309,099

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A sweeping Medicaid and food assistance fraud investigation widened significantly on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as the [US] VI Department of Justice confirmed multiple arrests of Department of Human Services employees, their relatives, and associates, and issued a wanted bulletin for a suspect who remains at large.

January 29th, 2026
VIP gov’t to complete its agenda 'before we go back to the polls’- Premier

BAUGEHRS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government has an agenda to complete before elections are called.

January 29th, 2026
VI face Grenada in CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers today

MANAGUA, Nicaragua- The Virgin Islands (VI) are set to play their third game in Group E of the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Nicaragua at 9:00 PM today, January 29, 2026.

January 29th, 2026
HLSCC & ESHS to host College Fair in February

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - H. Lavity Stoutt Community College HLSCC, in collaboration with Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), will host a two-day College Fair next month.

January 28th, 2026
D2 Rep accused of putting playground @ Ivan Dawson school without authorisation

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Playground equipment placed on the compound of Ivan Dawson Primary School by Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) was ordered removed from the premises today, January 28, 2026, due to Hon Turnbull allegedly failing to follow established procedures.

January 28th, 2026
The Cycle

By Concerned Citizen

I'm tired.

Not the kind of tired that sleep fixes. The kind that settles in after years of watching the same thing happen and pretending it's new.

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