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June 18th, 2026
2 arrested following gun & ammo find in East End

EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it conducted an early morning operation in the East End district on Thursday, June 11, 2026, during which one Glock pistol and six rounds of 9mm ammunition were recovered.

June 18th, 2026
Contract signed for new track surface @ A.O. Shirley Grounds

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract for the supply, installation, and supervisory services for the much-needed resurfacing of the Mondotrack at A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.

June 18th, 2026
'Cultural preservation does not happen by chance'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith has underscored the importance of passing on the cultural heritage of The Virgin Islands to the younger generation.

June 18th, 2026
Jr & Sr National Track & Field C/ships set for this weekend

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) will host the 2026 Junior and Senior BVI National Championships on June 19 and 20, 2026, at A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground.

June 18th, 2026
'You should love whoever it is you want to love‘- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said he will support a person’s right to love whoever they want to love.

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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