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January 31st, 2026
Premier Wheatley encouraged new Belongers told to embrace VI heritage

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - One hundred thirteen residents have been granted Belonger status in the Virgin Islands (VI).

January 31st, 2026
Airgasm 3 tops 26th Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge

ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- The 2026 racing calendar got underway with the Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge on January 24, 2026.  

January 31st, 2026
Former CDB President Dr William W. Smith dies

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) will forever remember the pivotal role the late Dr William W. Smith played in the territory.

January 31st, 2026
The BVI caught in the Donroe cross hairs

By Dickson C. Igwe

Donald Trump is serious about imposing his version of the Monroe Doctrine in the Americas.

January 31st, 2026
Contract signed to demolish former Chief Minister's residence

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The former Chief Minister’s residence, Estate No. 2, will be demolished in February 2026, as part of the ongoing revitalisation of the Virgin Islands (VI) government’s public estate.

January 31st, 2026
Miss OECS pageant experience was 'truly amazing'- Miss BVI Donyelle D. Hodge

ROSEAU, Dominica - Despite not winning any awards at the 2026 Miss OECS Pageant, 25-year-old Miss British Virgin Islands, Donyelle D. Hodge, expressed that it is always a pleasure to serve as an ambassador for her country.

January 30th, 2026
BVI Chamber of Commerce announces incoming 2026/27 Board of Directors

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the incoming Board of Directors for the 2026/27 term, marking the beginning of a new chapter of leadership, advocacy, and strategic engagement on behalf of the Territory’s business community.

January 30th, 2026
Wade N. Smith CoI witch-hunt bogus case dismissed as expected!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another of the Commission of Inquiry’s (CoI) witch-hunt cases against residents of the Virgin Islands who speak up for justice, oppose double standards and corruption, and who have good integrity, has been tossed in the waste bin by the courts.

January 30th, 2026
US citizens do not require ETA to visit VI- Premier Wheatley clarifies

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- United States (VI) visitors to the Virgin Islands (VI) do not presently require Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said.

January 30th, 2026
Darlene A. Baptiste named CEO of JFL & SRMC as USVI hospitals unify leadership

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Current Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center CEO Darlene A. Baptiste has now also been appointed chief executive officer of the Schneider Regional Medical Center, as the Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation moves forward with a plan to unify operations across the territory’s public hospitals, the Consortium has learned.

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