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29 horses set to match strides in Spring Stakes @ Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- 29 horses are slated to compete in the Spring Stakes horse races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Afua Hirsch & Andy Mundy-Castle bring global perspective to BVI with visit to HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Award-winning British writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch and acclaimed director-producer Andy Mundy-Castle will visit the Virgin Islands to host a free public film screening and conversation at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) as they begin on-island production for their upcoming docuseries “Power Trip.”
‘We must brace ourselves for when oil prices rise’- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed that fuel prices will most likely increase in the Virgin Islands due to ongoing global tensions.
August Monday Parade 'has nothing to do with our emancipation’- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Concerns have arisen among Virgin Islanders following an announcement by the Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), regarding the announcement to move the August Monday Parade to Saturday.
Over 70 archers; $15K in scholarships @ 2026 NASP Nationals on Sunday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 70 student archers from elementary, middle, and high schools across the Territory will compete in the thrilling Bullseye competition and the exciting 3D challenge when the 2026 National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Nationals are held on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
TB Lettsome Airport runway briefly closed after aircraft experienced flat tyre
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online indicates that the runway at Terrence B. Lettsome Airport on Beef Island reopened last evening, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following a brief closure.
Increase in respiratory tract infections in children reported
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is closely monitoring an increase in respiratory tract infections among young children across the territory.
Strong local support for Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Fully loaded ferries made their way from Road Town and Beef Island to Virgin Gorda on Saturday, February 28, 2026, for Taste of Virgin Gorda, and patrons were not the least disappointed with the dockside dining at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour.
VI will have a 'localised teaching force' in 'next 5 to 10 years'- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has expressed her optimism that within the next 5 to 10 years, the teaching force in the Virgin Islands will consist mostly of Virgin Islanders.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola donates hydroponic towers to Leonora Delville Pr School
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has donated three hydroponic towers to the Leonora Delville Primary School's agricultural programme, enhancing its Growing Minds initiative.
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