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‘NDP will not put wool over our eyes’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Social and political commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline believes the National Democratic Party (NDP) is regrouping for the upcoming general elections, but he has raised concerns about the future leadership of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition.
Preservation of Names of Places Act 2001 comes into force 24 years later
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A piece of legislation that was passed in the Legislative Council on April 12, 2001, and assented to by the then-governor Francis J. Savage on July 10, 2001, finally came into force on March 1, 2026, after the proclamation was published in the Official Gazette by Governor Daniel Pruce on February 28, 2026.
Popular local fishermen arrested for allegedly using illegal fishing methods
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Well-known local fishermen from the western end of Tortola, Albert Stoutt and his sons Andrew and Zacchari were reportedly arrested and charged on Friday, March 20, 2026, for alleged illegal fishing.
BVIEC investigating 'full cause' of early morning territory-wide power outage
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has disclosed that a complete shutdown of all engines at Henry Wilfred Smith Power Station in Pockwood Pond resulted in a territory-wide power outage, with the exception of Anegada, this morning, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
UPDATE: Gov't restores cistern @ abattoir in Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI— After weeks of ongoing water issues at the abattoir in Paraquita Bay, the government has reported that the cistern has been restored.
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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