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June 17th, 2026
VI end friendly Netball tri-series with tie against Dominica's National Champs

ROASEU, Dominica- The BVI Netball Club ended the visit to Dominica for the friendly tri-series with a 27-27 draw against Dominica’s National Netball Champions, Spartans I, on Monday, June 15, 2026.

June 17th, 2026
HLSCC CAMS shares groundbreaking Marine Plastic Study

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has undergone a pioneering marine plastic tracking study with schools across the Virgin Islands.

June 17th, 2026
3 homicides in one day push USVI’s 2026 total to 20

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Three homicides were reported in the US Virgin Islands on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with two fatal shootings on St Thomas and one killing on St Croix, bringing the territory’s homicide count for 2026 to 20. The year’s total is now evenly split, with 10 homicides recorded on St Croix and 10 on St Thomas.

June 17th, 2026
Why are some treated 'a little bit more equal?’- Premier Wheatley to UK

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has announced that he will propose a motion to the United Kingdom (UK), as part of the ongoing constitutional review for the Virgin Islands, which aims to establish a more equal partnership between the UK and the Virgin Islands.

June 17th, 2026
Skelton-Cline celebrates Hon de Castro on HLSCC milestone

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has tipped his hat to Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), for the accomplishments gained in education, especially at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).

April 8th, 2026
Annual closed season for sea turtles in effect

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders are urged to refrain from hunting or rearing sea turtles during the annual closed season, which began this April.

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).

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