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January 26th, 2026
More confusion looms over Opposition Leader’s post; Hon Penn in the ring!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an article on January 12, 2026, our news centre highlighted efforts to oust Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) as Opposition Leader, following his Alliance colleague Hon Stacey R. Mather (AL) crossing the floor to join the popular Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government. The Opposition now has four members.

January 26th, 2026
FinTech on the Seas returns in June 2026

NECKER ISLAND, VI- FinTech on the Seas: the BVI’s Digital Assets Summit, put on by BVI Finance, returns to the Virgin Islands (VI) in June 2026.

January 26th, 2026
UPDATE: VI overpowered by Costa Rica in CONCACAF U17 football qualifier

MANAGUA, Nicaragua- The Virgin Islands (VI) Girls Under-17 National Team had a tough opening game in the 2026 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Nicaragua on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

January 25th, 2026
Premier’s Party ‘not just a social gathering’- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was an atmosphere of music, laughter, lots of dancing among the elegantly dressed men and women, and even reflection, when the Premier’s Party was held at Prime Restaurant in the heart of Road Town on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

January 25th, 2026
UPDATE: Miss BVI 2025 Donyelle D. Hodge off to OECS Pageant in Dominica

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Miss BVI 2025, Donyelle D. Hodge, has departed these shores for the 2026 Miss OECS Pageant in Roseau, Dominica.

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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