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August 1st, 2026
Every life lost in VI is ‘one life too many’- ACoP Ullger

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Interim Commissioner of Police (CoP), Richard Ullger, has said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is actively seeking to solve the two murders which occurred in the Virgin Islands (VI) and called on the public to assist in whatever way they can.

August 1st, 2026
Gov’t investment portfolios recorded $2M+ growth from 2021-2026- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said government’s investment portfolios have recorded positive growth in the last five years despite losses incurred.

August 1st, 2026
BVIPA’s temporary reduction in port fees end

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The temporary reduction in select port-related fees introduced by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) officially ended on July 31, 2026.

August 1st, 2026
VI pensioners to receive 2.57% COLA & $460.44 monthly allowance from August

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Government pensioners in the Virgin Islands who retired in 2023 or earlier will begin receiving higher monthly pensions at the end of August, following completion of the administrative work needed to implement a Cabinet-approved adjustment.

August 1st, 2026
Marine industry leader calls for early youth training in Virgin Islands

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Navigare Yachting country manager Compton Wintz used a one-day marine workshop in the Virgin Islands to urge that career pathways into the charter and wider marine sector must begin in high school, not after graduation.

July 8th, 2026
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.

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.

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