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Over 100 boats & approx. 5,000 people took part in 2026 One VI Poker Run
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- One of the committee members of One VI Poker Run, Prince-David K. Archer, has described the event's overall success as tremendous, noting strong participation, excellent sponsorship support, and a vibrant atmosphere that highlighted the best of the Virgin Islands.
Premier confirms retaining a qualified Virgin Islander as Special Adviser
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed that former House of Assembly (HoA) Speaker and Businessman Mr Julian Willock has been hired as his special adviser.
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Tortola man charged in USVI with Illegal Re-entry & Child Sexual Exploitation Material
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A man who was deported to Tortola in May and barred from entering the United States for five years is facing federal charges after agents identified him in Havensight, US Virgin Islands, last Friday, June 26, 2026, and later alleged that a seized cellphone contained material involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
Ferry sinks off St Kitts; Passenger recounts traumatising ordeal
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- A passenger aboard the inter-island ferry, Apple Syder, which began to submerge just minutes after departing Basseterre for Nevis, described his experience as traumatising, though he remained surprisingly calm.
VI's development 'rest on your shoulders'- Premier Wheatley to VISTS graduates
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) addressed the graduates of the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies on Friday, June 26, 2026, emphasising the need for skilled individuals in all areas across 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.
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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