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January 6th, 2026
West End Ferry Terminal remains an eyesore 8 years after 2017 hurricanes

WEST END, Tortola, VI- Since the powerful Category 5 Hurricanes of 2017, Irma and Maria, destroyed the West End Ferry Terminal on Tortola, the struggle to bring about a new ferry terminal continues.

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.

January 6th, 2026
Kevin S. Fahie to become 1st VIslander to feature @Progressism Summit in Dominica

ROSEAU, Dominica– Kevin S. Fahie, Interim Chairman of the BVI Airport Authority board (BVIPA), is set to make history as the first Virgin Islander to be featured at Dominica’s premier New Year’s event, the Progressism Summit & Experience.

January 6th, 2026
VI’s athletes need ‘all the support you can give them’- BVIOC President

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- President of the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC), Mr Ephraim E. Penn, has called on the Virgin Islands (VI) community to step up and support its athletes.

January 6th, 2026
Houwer family praised for 'commitment’ to developing Biras Creek

BIRAS CREEK, Virgin Gorda, VI- District Nine Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, has praised the Houwer family for their commitment to enhancing the Virgin Islands’ (VI) tourism product with the reopening of Biras Marina & Resort and future developments.

May 2nd, 2025
12 young swimmers to compete @ VISF Long Course Championships

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club will compete this weekend at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix at the Dolphins Pool.

March 19th, 2024
Opposition vows to support government in matters relating to CoI reforms

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Members in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have vowed to support the government over what was referred to as a ‘perfect storm’ over several issues in the VI, including matters related to the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.

January 26th, 2024
Late legislator Carvin Malone to lie in state from Feb 1, 2024

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The official funeral of former legislator Mr Carvin Malone will be held on Friday, February 2, 2023, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.

January 26th, 2024
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).

January 9th, 2024
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.

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