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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.

January 8th, 2026
New designs set to bring VI sidewalks up to 'international standards’- RDA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Plans to upgrade the sidewalks on De Castro Street, Norman Fowler Drive, and Nibbs Street are progressing swiftly, the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has said.

January 6th, 2026
Significant upgrades underway @ Diamond Estate Pump Station

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Von Alphonso, the Acting Director of the Water and Sewage Department, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing improvements at the Diamond Estate Pump Station as the government aims to enhance existing water infrastructure.

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