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Plaskett says USVI could’ve imposed fee on VI people travelling to STT to buy food
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Stacey E. Plaskett, a Democrat who represents the US Virgin Islands (USVI) in Congress as a non-voting delegate, has said the US Virgin Islands doesn’t really wish for the federal government to get involved in the maritime fees fallout with the Virgin Islands (VI), but said the sudden and steep increase has negatively impacted the USVI economy.
Cultural Emancipation Celebration in SCB slated for August Tuesday
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- With no horse races at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay on August Tuesday yet again, the void is being filled with a Cultural Emancipation Celebration from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Ebenezer Thomas Primary school grounds on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
NDP’s confidence in Marlon A. Penn 'not without merit’- Bishop John I. Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Interim President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Bishop John I. Cline, said the party is confident and stands behind its Chairman, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8).
‘The shoe the VI is trying to wear is too small for the foot’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the current system of government within which the Virgin Islands (VI) operates is not effective, as ministers are overwhelmed with massive portfolios and Opposition Members are unable to do much of anything.
1 arrested following gun & ammo find in Fat Hogs Bay
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- A 30-year-old man has been charged after a 9mm pistol and ammunition were recovered during a routine overnight patrol in Fat Hogs Bay.
Shanda Webster-Glasgow captures Caribbean POSH ICON Award
PETER ISLAND, VI – Shanda Webster-Glasgow of the Virgin Islands captured the Culinary ICON Award at the 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards, held during Caribbean POSH's landmark 10th anniversary celebration in the Virgin Islands.
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.
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.
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