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The Migration Cycle
By Dickson C. Igwe
The best analogy for assessment of Virgin Islands migration policy is the UK. Native Britons including Britons of foreign ancestry born in the UK are appalled at the changes in the landscape of cities from Manchester to London.
Pure Speight is 2026 Governor’s Cup Champion
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- Moments ago, Friday, May 1, 2026, Pure Speight showed his class to win the Governor’s Cup, the feature clash of the Carnival Races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Juvenile fish dead @Salt Pond in Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change is assessing the situation where dead fish were found at the Salt Pond in Anegada.
BVIPA announces temporary reduction in port-related fees
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has announced a temporary reduction in port-related fees as part of its 35th Anniversary initiatives.
BVIEC records March as the highest single month fuel expenditure
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI – The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has reported a surge in its total fuel bill for March, surpassing $4.3 million, marking the highest single-month fuel expenditure seen in at least two years.
HLSCC 'working on bringing back’ Performing Arts Series- Dr Richard W. Georges
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Performing Arts series may soon make a comeback at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), according to its President, Dr Richard W. Georges.
Gastone A. Browne to be sworn in for 4th term in Antigua & Barbuda
ST JOHN’S, Antigua- The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) under the leadership of Prime Minister Gaston A. Browne emerged victorious at the 2026 general election on April 30, 2026.
Demolition phase complete @ Estate House #2
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Construction work to rehabilitate the dilapidated Estate House #2, commonly known as Oleander House, located in the heart of Road Town, has entered a new phase following the completion of the demolition phase.
VI to sign bilateral agreement with Dominican Republic in June- E. Benito Wheatley
SANTIAGO, Chile - A bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, regional transportation, health, and culture between the Virgin Islands (VI) and the Dominican Republic (DR) will be signed in June 2026.
SVG gov't encouraging its citizens living in VI to return home
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI—The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Transformation in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Hon Israel R. Bruce, is leading a mission in the Virgin Islands aimed at rallying Vincentians living and working here to return home, capitalise on investment opportunities, and establish a stronger economic connection between the two countries.






























