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5 mths after prisoners escaped, Superintendent still on job, but 2 locals sent on leave!
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- It was some five months ago that two inmates from His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) escaped and to date they have not been recaptured. They escaped on the night of Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The UK should resist compulstion to 'flex their colonial muscles' - Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), has expressed his satsifaction of the lifting of the Order in Council; however, he believes that it should never have been contemplated in the first place.
Delilah Pease is VI’s youngest Senior National Squash Champion
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Delilah Pease, at only 11 years old, is the Virgin Islands’ (VI) youngest Senior National Squash Champion.
Rehabilitation works @ Sabbath Hill will commence on Tuesday
SABBATH HILL, Tortola, VI–Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has announced that rehabilitation works on the Sabbath Hill road will commence on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. ; therefore, residents and motorists are being advised to use an alternate route to access this area.
Minister for Education announced 81 fully funded scholarships @ HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islanders will soon have the opportunity to access higher education at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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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