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December 26th, 2025
Cedar International School ranked #1 private school in VI

KINGSTOWN, Tortola, VI - Cedar International School has been ranked the number one private school in the Virgin Islands (VI) by Schoolbell.net.

December 26th, 2025
HoA passes 2026 budget of $562M following adjustments

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2026 national budget of the Virgin Islands (VI) has risen by almost twelve million dollars since it was first presented on November 6, 2025, by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheately (R7).

December 26th, 2025
Jenifer O’Neal asks court to vacate verdict or grant new trial

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Jenifer O'Neal, the former Office of Management and Budget Director convicted alongside former VIPD Commissioner Ray Martinez on charges of fraud and bribery, has asked the court to either acquit her of the charges, or convene a new trial.

December 26th, 2025
Christmas tradition highlighted @ Long Bush Christmas Day Parade

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- On December 25, 2025, Long Bush came alive with the annual Long Bush Christmas Parade, held under the theme 'Rekindling a Tradition'.

December 26th, 2025
Christmas Tree Programme brings 'glad tidings' to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development held its 44th Annual Christmas Tree Programme at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025.

December 25th, 2025
$712K contract signed to upgrade Infrastructure within Sabbath Hill

SABBATH HILL, Tortola, VI– Infrastructure within the community of Sabbath Hill is expected to be enhanced in the new year, as the Virgin Islands government signed a contract for the construction of a retaining wall, road pavement and drainage work.

December 25th, 2025
'Reflect on Christ's kindness' this Christmas season- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is encouraging Virgin Islanders to recommit to Jesus Christ’s core message of kindness this Christmas season.

December 25th, 2025
US military deploys additional troops & Special Operations Aircraft to Caribbean

VI CONSORTIUM

The United States has significantly increased its military footprint in the Caribbean, deploying additional troops and special operations aircraft as part of an escalating campaign by the Trump administration aimed at intensifying pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

December 25th, 2025
Major strides made to strengthen healthcare in 2025- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is reporting major strides made over the past year in strengthening health care services, increasing support of vulnerable households and also improving access to social protection.

December 25th, 2025
Education budget rose by ‘$20M in 2 budget cycles’- Hon Sharie B. de Castro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has debunked rumours that education in the Virgin Islands is not primarily funded by the public sector.

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