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Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson 'seriously thinking' about election bid
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Dr Arlene Smith-Thompson says she is “seriously thinking” about throwing her hat in the ring for the upcoming general election in the Virgin Islands, though she has not yet disclosed whether she will contest as an independent at-large candidate or as a member of a political party.
Lavida Cottoy 'helped shape festival into a vibrant celebration'- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival officially opened on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Lavida Cottoy Festiville. The evening began with the traditional Torch Light Procession.
Resumption of Mail Delivery to Administration Drive Letter Boxes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Postal Service is pleased to advise that, following the completion of the recent project that temporarily disrupted mail delivery services, delivery to the letter boxes located at Administration Drive has resumed. Customers may collect their mail effective Monday, 27 July 2026.
Beyoncé A. Defreitas advances to Commonwealth Games 100M semis
GLASGOW, Scotland- There was bright news for the Territory on the women’s side in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as Beyoncé A. Defreitas advanced to the 100m semifinals after posting 11.33 seconds in the first round, finishing eighth among 52 competitors in that event’s opening heats. Defreitas is scheduled to compete in the semifinal round on Tuesday, July 28 2026.
UPDATE: Xmas in July ‘was fantastic’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The 2026 edition of Xmas in July has been deemed a success.
Lions Club of Tortola installs new Board; Launches 'Service from the Heart' Year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lions Club of Tortola welcomed its new Board of Directors for the 2026/2027 Lionistic year at an Installation Dinner on July 18, 2026, at Maria’s by the Sea Hotel, held under the theme “Service from the Heart.”
Maritime Heritage Museum temporarily closed for modernisation upgrades
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is undertaking significant modernisation and restructuring efforts at its maritime heritage facility, located within the Centre for Applied Marine Studies at the Paraquita Bay (South) Campus.
VI archer Winette Lawrence concludes CAC Games debut in DR
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Virgin Islands archer Winnette Lawrence has completed her first appearance at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, competing in the Women’s Individual Compound (50m) event at the 2026 Games in Santo Domingo.
$100M loan ‘not enough to tackle all the critical challenges’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the 100 million-dollar loan is not enough money to address all the critical issues in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Trees with aggressive roots on de Castro St to be ‘replaced’- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Trees with aggressive roots are to be removed from de Castro Street in Road Town as part of the Sidewalk Improvement Project slated to start there soon, Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has stated.
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