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October 12th, 2025
Lucinda Smith aka ‘Mini’ named VI’s 2025 CIBC Caribbean Unsung Hero

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CIBC Caribbean has announced that Mrs Lucinda Smith, aka ‘Mini’ of Sea Cow’s Bay, Tortola, is the 2025 Unsung Hero of the Virgin Islands (VI), honoured for her extraordinary compassion, selflessness, and lifelong commitment to serving others.

October 11th, 2025
Young Visionaries launch Educational Bus Tour

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the recent Anti-Crime Summit, a group of dynamic young leaders has taken bold action to fill a critical gap in youth engagement across the Virgin Islands.

October 11th, 2025
Children are growing up in a different world- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), is encouraging everyone to look out for the young people of the Virgin Islands (VI) as they navigate life.

October 10th, 2025
BVIEC’s online payment portal back online

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI—The BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) online payment portal is back online following customer requests.

October 9th, 2025
Hon Walwyn & Alliance blasted for more divisive politics over constitutional report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what many described as an assault on the views of the people and an effort to put fear and division in the process, Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) and his three-member-led Alliance Party are at it again.

October 9th, 2025
'It's unlikely business owners will have access to weapons'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The discussion around gun ownership for business owners and private individuals is important; however, the responsibility for gun ownership in the Virgin Islands ultimately lies with the United Kingdom (UK).

October 8th, 2025
Game-changer! VI residents can now access parametric insurance 'on own terms'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Business and property owners in the Virgin Islands (VI) now have the opportunity to access hassle-free insurance, setting their own terms with Parametric Windstorm.

October 8th, 2025
Jerry could bring strong winds when it passes VI as hurricane- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tropical Storm Jerry is currently about 1,000 miles southeast of the Virgin Islands, moving west north-westward at 23mph, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) informed in an update at 5:30 AM today, Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

October 8th, 2025
Farmers & fishers chart new way forward with Premier's Office

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) highlighted major key initiatives aimed at strengthening the territory’s economic and environmental sustainability during a one-day planning meeting with farmers and fishers.

October 7th, 2025
‘Issuing a firearm licence is an option of last resort’- Acting CoP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As business owners and other persons in society have expressed the view that business owners should be allowed to bear firearms for protection in the Virgin Islands, due to the apparent increase in gun crime, Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, who is the designated licencing authority for firearm licences in the territory, has weighed in on the discussion.

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