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January 16th, 2026
Work begins on Long Look Social Home Complex

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Construction has officially begun on the Long Look Social Home Complex, a major social development initiative aimed at providing safe, supervised accommodation and structured support for some of the most vulnerable persons in the Virgin Islands.

January 15th, 2026
Speech from the Throne: Sexual Offences Bill to be advanced this year

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has pledged to advance the Sexual Offences Bill, 2026, in the House of Assembly (HoA) this year.

January 15th, 2026
Buildings don't save people

By Concerned Citizen

I keep thinking about Bucky Sprauve.

He collapsed at a basketball game in Virgin Gorda. His friends- people who loved him- rushed him to the clinic. The Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre. The one they built for us.

January 15th, 2026
Rehabilitation of alternate road to North Sound begins

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– The alternate road to North Sound, which was severely damaged by heavy rainfall last year, is now undergoing rehabilitation.

January 14th, 2026
Hon Myron V. Walwyn- A disappointment on international affairs

By Julian Willock

I typically do not publicly express my disagreements with members of the House of Assembly, but on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, during the 'other business' segment, I felt alarmed, disappointed, and concerned by the fear mongering of my friend, the Leader of the Opposition, Hon Myron V. Walwyn, regarding a letter written to President Donald J. Trump by Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr about maritime fees.

January 11th, 2026
Rotarians unite to beautify Peace Garden @ Pier Park

WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- January is designated Vocational Service Month, and members of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola have already sprung into action.

January 10th, 2026
Diamond & Chalwell Estates water transmission lines near completion

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –The construction of the water transmission line connecting the Diamond Estate and Chalwell Estate is nearing completion.

January 10th, 2026
VI bids farewell: Karia J. Christopher's funeral today

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) will bid farewell to the late Mrs Karia J. Christopher, Director of Communications, today, Saturday, January 10, 2026.

January 9th, 2026
Musical Chairs - Who voters chose, & who is governing

By Concerned Citizen

Elections are supposed to settle a simple question. Who did the people choose to govern them.

January 9th, 2026
RDA honours 'life, legacy & extraordinary service' of late Karía J. Christopher

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has paid tribute to the late Director of Communications, Mrs Karia J. Christopher, who passed away suddenly on Friday, December 5, 2025.

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