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February 17th, 2026
Long Look Sewage Pump Station commissioned

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced that the commissioning of the Long Look Sewage Pump Station will address long-standing challenges faced by the community.

February 17th, 2026
Premier Wheatley showcases VI designer talent @NY Fashion Week

NEW YORK, United States- Virgin Islands talent shone brightly on the global stage in New York City when the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), made a bold statement through fashion at the "I’Landed in the Big Apple" runway event.

February 17th, 2026
Civil rights icon Jesse L. Jackson, who visited VI in 2004, dies

CHICAGO, Illinois, USA- US civil rights leader Jesse Louis Jackson, who visited the Virgin Islands in 2004, has died at the age of 84.

February 17th, 2026
NDP's ‘been ready’ to run the VI- Hon Marlon A. Penn

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- President of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said the party is ready to run the country and contest the next general election.

February 17th, 2026
Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Parks turns 10

WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Tenth Anniversary of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park was celebrated on Monday, February 16, 2026.

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).

January 9th, 2024
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.

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