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January 31st, 2026
Premier Wheatley encouraged new Belongers told to embrace VI heritage

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - One hundred thirteen residents have been granted Belonger status in the Virgin Islands (VI).

January 31st, 2026
Airgasm 3 tops 26th Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge

ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- The 2026 racing calendar got underway with the Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge on January 24, 2026.  

January 31st, 2026
Former CDB President Dr William W. Smith dies

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) will forever remember the pivotal role the late Dr William W. Smith played in the territory.

January 31st, 2026
Contract signed to demolish former Chief Minister's residence

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The former Chief Minister’s residence, Estate No. 2, will be demolished in February 2026, as part of the ongoing revitalisation of the Virgin Islands (VI) government’s public estate.

January 31st, 2026
Miss OECS pageant experience was 'truly amazing'- Miss BVI Donyelle D. Hodge

ROSEAU, Dominica - Despite not winning any awards at the 2026 Miss OECS Pageant, 25-year-old Miss British Virgin Islands, Donyelle D. Hodge, expressed that it is always a pleasure to serve as an ambassador for her country.

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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