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January 19th, 2026
Helipad in Road Town closed to public parking

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) wishes to advise the motoring public that the Authority will be undertaking essential works at the Road Town Helipad, located adjacent to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

January 19th, 2026
Premier Wheatley wants 'stronger partnership' between Gov't & the Church

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), is hopeful that this year the government and the religious community in the Virgin Islands will strengthen their relationship more than ever before.

January 19th, 2026
Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme returns for 3rd year

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- BVI Finance has officially announced the return of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme for its third consecutive year.

January 19th, 2026
Taking us back to their good old days

Alred C. Frett

We Closed Our Eyes And So It Came To Pass:

It’s a New Year with New Ambitions and Ideas, and if we are lucky, we will maintain most of our families, friends, and last year’s achievements... We remain under the threats and promises of AI and Robotics, but too often we blame our self-induced handicaps on things we cannot change, while ignoring those that we can... As a result, we limit ourselves to Yesterday’s problems instead of applying tomorrow’s solutions.

January 19th, 2026
Public Assistance Programme records 13% increase in beneficiaries for 2025- Health Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Social assistance under the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s Public Assistance Programme increased by 13 per cent since temporary measures were put in place in 2025.

January 19th, 2026
New grant launched to support Commercial Agriculture & Fisheries sectors

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In an effort to strengthen local food production, enhance food security and expand economic opportunities in the agriculture and fisheries sectors, the government has launched a Commercial Agriculture and Fisheries Grant Programme.

January 19th, 2026
‘2026 is going to be a difficult year’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor and radio talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has warned that 2026 will be a difficult year in the Virgin Islands (VI).

January 18th, 2026
Prospect Reef project to be transferred to Financial Services Ministry

PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI- The redevelopment of Prospect Reef Resort will soon be formally transferred to the Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced.

January 18th, 2026
VI archers compete on the industry’s biggest stage!

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana- VI Field Archery Federation (VIFAF) members Xavier M. Buxo and Ritseeniyah N. Georges Buxo represented the Virgin Islands at the ATA Show in Indianapolis and then competed in the Rushmore Rumble in the Open Compound Flights division.

January 18th, 2026
Mia A. Mottley calls elections in Barbados for February 11, 2026

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Barbadians will go to the polls on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to elect a new government, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced, formally setting the stage for a general election months ahead of the constitutional deadline.

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