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February 2nd, 2026
VI Gov't alerts public about fraudulent ED Card website

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Immigration is alerting the public to a fraudulent website that is falsely representing itself as the official Government platform for applications for an Online ED Card for the Territory of the Virgin Islands and is unlawfully charging a fee to enter the territory.

February 2nd, 2026
VI to host Miss Elegantly Plus 2026 in July

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Miss Elegantly Plus 2026 will be hosted in the Virgin Islands this year.

February 2nd, 2026
Adaejah T. Hodge equals 200m Meet Record on collegiate debut

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, USA- On her collegiate debut, competing for the University of Georgia at the Razorback Invitational in Arkansas, Virgin Islands’ sprint phenom Adaejah T. Hodge etched her name in the record books.

February 2nd, 2026
'We fixing water & sewerage'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on individuals who wish to highlight the poor road conditions across the Virgin Islands to, instead, highlight the fact that the government has begun tackling this issue with the signing of the biggest road contract in history.

February 1st, 2026
We’re going to spend ‘every cent’ of the $100m loan- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public can rest assured every penny of the $100m loan from First Caribbean Bank of Commerce (CIBC) will be spent on developing the Virgin Islands.

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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