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Lyndon A. Hodge appointed new Director of W&SD
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our News Centre from senior sources in the Government’s Human Resources Department is that former Flow Executive Lyndon A. Hodge has been appointed the Director of the Water and Sewerage Department.
'They are selling us out for a few pieces of gold or silver’- Shereen D. Flax-Charles
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI — Former legislator Shereen D. Flax-Charles delivered an impassioned plea to Virgin Gorda residents, urging the community to mobilise in masses against proposed plans that would restrict public access to The Baths.
Royal Navy showcases heavy-lift drone to boost hurricane relief logistics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI — The Royal Navy demonstrated a cutting-edge heavy-lift drone capability during a visit by patrol vessel HMS Trent to the Virgin Islands, highlighting new technology aimed at delivering critical aid to isolated communities in the wake of a hurricane.
Premier Wheatley & Hon Smith to engage local businesses this Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade, Economic Development, and Digital Transformation, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) will meet with businesses on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Man injured after gas tank explodes in garbage truck @ Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- A sanitation worker was injured after a small propane tank exploded in a garbage truck in Carrot Bay on Thursday evening, August 27, 2026.
VI’s oldest centenarian Enelle Smith dies @107
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mrs Enelle Smith, the Virgin Islands’ (VI) oldest centenarian, has died.
BVICOC warns of increased prices after gov’t temporary relief measures end
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICOC) has issued an advisory to businesses and members of the public to beware and prepare for increased prices following the end of Government's temporary business and cost-of-living relief measures.
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina duty
DAILY EXPRESS
Lionel Messi has confirmed his retirement from international football in a lengthy statement waving farewell to the Argentina national team. It means his final ever appearance for his country was their World Cup final defeat to Spain. The 39-year-old captained Argentina to their first World Cup triumph in 36 years at Qatar 2022. He retires having made a record 207 appearances for La Albiceleste.
Team Referee emerge 5-A-Side Futsal Champions
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Team Referee were declared the winners of the 5-A-Side Futsal tournament organised as a fundraiser by Rebels Football Club in collaboration with De-Crew Reloaded on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
BVIPA advances plans for dedicated cruise tender dock on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The former Chateau Building site in Virgin Gorda is advancing into a new rehabilitation phase as the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) prepares the waterfront property to serve as a dedicated docking facility for cruise ship tenders.
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