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VIP celebrates 55 years in spectacular style, high fashion, unity & elegance
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- It was a night to remember as the oldest and most active political party in the Virgin Islands (VI) reached a 55-year milestone. The ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) had a big gala at Scrub Island Resort last evening, Saturday, April 18, 2026, with over 300 persons in attendance.
Adaejah T. Hodge blazes to 10.77 National Record/World Lead in Florida
GAINESVILLE, Florida, USA- Virgin Islands sprint phenom Adaejah T. Hodge, OLY, delivered a jaw-dropping and record-breaking performance in the 100m at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Willock calls for more attention to be paid to secondary roads
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock has called for the Government of the day to pay more attention to secondary roads. Mr Willock released a social media video clip over the weekend in which he praised the Deputy Premier and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA and the Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M Rymer (R5) for keeping their words by effecting road rehabilitation in District Three.
List of essential items for Basket of Goods 'has been finalised'- Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, (AL) has stated this is a time for preparation and not panic.
Paul A. Hewlett elected NDP President; Andrea Walters is Vice-President
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former candidate of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Paul A. Hewlett is the new President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), while Andrea Walters is the Vice-President.
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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