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April 1st, 2026
Premier Wheatley saddened by Chandrikapersad Santokhi's death

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government and the people of the Virgin Islands stand in sympathy with Suriname and the wider Caribbean Community as they mourn the passing of H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, the 9th President of the Republic of Suriname (2020–2025).

April 1st, 2026
KM Construction awarded contract for work @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A contract for Roof and Lightning Protection System Repairs to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital and Annex Buildings between the Virgin Islands Recovery Development Agency (RDA) and KM Construction.

April 1st, 2026
Skelton-Cline accuses white resident billionaires of not helping VI

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has accused white United Kingdom (UK) nationals and billionaires residing in the Virgin Islands (VI) of not doing more to help in the advancement of the VI.

April 1st, 2026
Approved public bus services commences in RT

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works, in collaboration with the Taxi and Livery Commission and the Tortola Bus Drivers Association, has announced the launch of approved public bus services operating across key routes on Tortola.

April 1st, 2026
Adaejah T. Hodge sets new 400M NR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, USA- Virgin Islands sprinter Adaejah T. Hodge set a new 400 meters National Record at the recent Hurricane Invitational in Florida with a time of 51.24 seconds.

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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