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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
'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).
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.
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.
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.
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