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Governor assents to Human Rights Commission Act, 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce has assented to the Human Rights Commission Act, 2026, paving the way for the long-overdue legislation to come into force in the Virgin Islands. The Act will come into force on a date the Premier may appoint by Notice published in the Gazette.
Eklund Z. Adams is Calypso Monarch 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Eklund Z. Adams, who goes by the stage name ‘Officer’, is the 2026 Calypso Monarch. Adams won the calypso competition at Lavida Cottoy Festiville in Road Town on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
PHSU BVI welcomed 50 new students
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The second cohort of medical students at the Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) BVI received their white coats, taking their Hippocratic Oath during a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Special exhibition to commemorate 100th anniversary of Fancy Me sinking
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), through the Jennie Wheatley Virgin Islands Studies Institute, will commemorate the centennial anniversary with a special exhibition.
Deputy Speaker attended regional AI workshop in Anguilla
THE VALLEY, Anguilla- The Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1), joined parliamentarians from across the Caribbean and the United Kingdom at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) UK and UNESCO Caribbean Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workshop held in Anguilla from June 21-24.
Use RDA for projects & concentrate on primary objectives- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has agreed with the government that the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has done a good job.
Practice safe & accountable use of weed cutters- RVIPF & City Manager
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the Office of the City Manager have issued a joint appeal to residents and contractors involved in grounds maintenance following a notable increase in reports of property damage caused by weed cutters and similar equipment across Road Town and surrounding areas.
Voodoo Man
By Dickson C. Igwe
Now at the end of slavery a new elite began to emerge in the British Caribbean. This was the progeny of the ‘hanky - panky’ between the wealthy British Slave Plantation Owner and the most wholesome of his female slaves.
$2.4M invested in Jamaican entity without proper procedure- VI Premier admits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was been revealed that millions of taxpayers money may be in limbo yet again due to an authorised investment. $2.4M was reportedly invested in a controversial financial institution in Jamaica.
Xmas in July 2026 expected to attract 400 boats & over 4,000 attendees- BVITBFC
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Xmas in July 2026 is expected to attract 400 boats and over 4,000 attendees this year, bringing together boating communities from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, as well as international visitors for an unforgettable day of live music, local cuisine, and beach partying, the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC) has said.
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