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April 1st, 2024
Fake or imitation? pick your choice

Alred C. Frett

They may try, but reality can never be replaced: We are still in a hole, and still digging deeper, but these are facts that you already realize. However, getting 'Truth to the Youth' is harder when leaders appear so comfortable as they head in the wrong direction... Nonetheless, we have a sacred obligation to deliver the Message, because, using ignorance & denial as ladders, they will never free us, and if you doubt this, just close your eyes, and start walking.

March 30th, 2024
‘Glow N’ Fete Night’ kicks off tonight @ VG Easter Festal village

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Having officially kicked off today, the 57th Virgin Gorda Easter Festival calendar of events started this morning Saturday, March 30, 2024, with the Wet Fete at St Thomas Bay, Virgin Gorda.

March 30th, 2024
CGB road upgrades, coastal defense works commence

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Road and sea defence works have commenced in the Cane Garden Bay (CGB) Community on Tortola, through the Ministry of Communications and Works, to enhance the road infrastructure, address existing issues and elevate the quality of transportation in the area.

March 30th, 2024
Woman gets community service for USVI fraudulent check scheme

VI CONSORTIUM

CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix - A woman who pleaded guilty to obtaining money by false pretense has been sentenced to 50 hours of community service for each of the two years she spends on probation.

March 30th, 2024
Int’l flight resumption @ Anegada a 'significant milestone' – Hon Rymer

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R7) has called the reintroduction of international flights at the Captain Auguste George International Airport on Anegada, a testament to the government's commitment to revitalizing the local economy.

March 30th, 2024
High Surf Advisory in effect for VI until Tuesday, April 2, 2024

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Settled atmospheric conditions in association with the Atlantic high-pressure system coupled with low moisture levels across the region will continue to restrict significant showers in the Virgin Islands for today, March 30, 2024.

March 28th, 2024
BVI Food & Wine Festival postponed to February 2025

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Food & Wine Festival (BVIFWF) which was slated for April 2024 has been postponed to February 14-21, 2025.

March 23rd, 2024
Musical festivals a well known & effective strategy to increase visitors - Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sharing statistics on tourism arrivals in the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says one of the aims of the 3 day upcoming Virgin Islands (VI) Music festival is to increase tourism numbers in the month of May 2024, which has shown a history of low tourist arrivals based on stats from 2023.

March 23rd, 2024
Premier extends best wishes to Princess Catherine on Cancer treatment

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended best wishes on behalf of the Government and the people of the Virgin Islands to Her Royal Highness Catherine, Princess of Wales for a swift and full recovery in light of her recent health concerns.

March 23rd, 2024
Gov't must start valuing teachers as much as doctors - CTE Executive Director

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - During last month’s meeting, the Board of Career and Technical Education noted that the attrition rate among CTE instructors is unsustainably high. During a meeting on Wednesday, comments from Executive Director Anton Döös noted that the phenomenon was not just limited to the territory.

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