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‘This is a state of emergency & I tried to warn us’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, had an ‘I told you so moment’ on the August 25, 2026, airing of his show regarding the steep increase in fuel and the high electricity bills received this month as a result.
Long Bay Road reopens as vital alternative route to North Sound
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI — Travellers on Virgin Gorda once again have full access to Long Bay Road following the official completion and reopening of the key bypass route connecting the community to North Sound.
USVI senate sends Southland Bill back to Committee, St Croix Racetrack plan in limbo
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A majority of senators on Wednesday, August 26, 2025, declined to take the expected final vote on the Southland Gaming racetrack package, instead sending Bill 36-0313 to the Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance for additional review of provisions including electronic-gaming exclusivity, revenue sharing, financial analysis and the proposed live racing agreement.
Sandra Phillip-Hodge slams Gov't over 15-year census void
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Independent At-Large Candidate and political commentator Sandra Phillip-Hodge is demanding immediate answers from the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration regarding the prolonged delay of the National Population Census, warning that the territory remains uninformed about its true demographics heading into general elections.
BVIEC credit won’t be disclosed until final approval is given- Dr Neil M. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has disclosed that while a credit will be applied to customers’ next bills, he will not reveal exactly how much that credit will be.
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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