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March 12th, 2023
'It's not about power for us, it's about empowering our people'- VIP Chairman

SLANEY, Tortola, VI- Gear up for a "very strong 2023 election campaign" was just part of the message to members and supporters at the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) 52nd-anniversary celebrations on March 11, 2023.

February 26th, 2021
20 ‘pandemic heroes’ to be honoured @ NLBC’s Heroes’ Sunday Service

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Virgin Islands being able to effectively manage the COVID-19 pandemic to the point where there is currently no recorded case of COVID-19 in the territory did not come by accident but by an intentional and effective plan that saw various departments and entities working systematically to keeping the territory safe.

November 20th, 2019
7 honoured during launch of Virgin Islands Communal Association

WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- Seven “extraordinary” VIslanders were honoured at the launch of the Virgin Islands Communal Association (VICA) and Awards Gala ceremony on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Moorings Marina Restaurant under the theme: “Restoring Virgin Islands Cultural Heritage and Pride.”

July 2nd, 2019
‘We have no choice but to become more self-reliant’- Premier Fahie

By Chassidy M. Leonard

WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- “Our freedom and autonomy and all that we have built around us are the fruits of long, hard fought struggles to reclaim our dignity and survive,” Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) reminded as the Virgin Islands observed Territory Day on July 1, 2019.

April 21st, 2019
VI's stalwart boatmen honoured @ Car & Bike Exhibition

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was a car and bike exhibition but the promoters used the opportunity to honour several persons who made invaluable contributions to the marine sector in the Virgin Islands, including the late Captain Ira L. Smith & Edwin A. George aka 'Speedy'.

February 19th, 2018
Hon RT O'Neal & Clarence C. Thomas among 5 Rotarians honoured

WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- During the Rotary Club of Tortola's Fiftieth Anniversary celebration on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Charlie's Restaurant located at The Moorings on Wickham's Cay II, Tortola, five Rotarians were honoured for the tremendous work they have contributed within the organisation and the community during the 50 years.

March 21st, 2017
Hons RT O’Neal & Fraser among 4 honoured by BVI SDA School

WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- The BVI Seventh-day Adventist School held its first ever fundraising gala dinner on Sunday March 19, 2017 at The Moorings where four persons were honoured for their significant contributions towards the learning institution over the years.

March 14th, 2017
VG Easter Festival Committee defies Hon Walwyn

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- In a surprising turn of events, Chairperson of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee Ms Sasha D.A. Flax has announced that all four founding members of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival will be honoured at the upcoming golden jubilee celebrations.

March 7th, 2017
Time to ‘march forward’ – VIP Chairman

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Chairman and Leader of the Opposition Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) challenged party members to start marching forward despite 'well calculated attacks'.

March 4th, 2017
VIP gala to honour founding members; raise funds to pay bills

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what he hopes will become an annual fixture in the calendar of events for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Chairman of the VIP and Opposition Leader Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that the aim of the 46th anniversary gala is two-fold; honour founding members as well as to raise funds to pay the party’s outstanding bills from the 2015 General Election.

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