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August 19th, 2026
National Sustainable Development Plan ‘is not a gov’t only document’- Emery C. Pemberton

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Policy Analyst in the Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation Mr Emery C. Pemberton said the National Sustainable Development Plan makes provision for public-private sector collaboration to manage the marine space in the Virgin Islands (VI).

August 19th, 2026
Restore finger pier @CB Romney Tortola Pier Park- Ramon George

WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI - Grandeur Charters representative Ramon George has called for the restoration of the finger pier at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park to provide charter operators with more efficient access for cruise ship visitors.

August 19th, 2026
VI HoA to be 'a model among OTs'- Deputy Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands House of Assembly is on track to become “a model among overseas territories” and “a model to follow, as far as all independence is concerned,” Deputy Premier Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3), told the chamber on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

August 19th, 2026
Premier Wheatley 'hopeful' gov’t's accounts will be made 'current' soon

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has said he remains hopeful that the Auditor General will be able to get the government’s accounts up to date.

August 18th, 2026
Vern Frett was found with Glock pistol & 11 rounds of ammo- RVIPF

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- 20-year-old Vern Frett was arrested by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) during a joint operation involving the Armed Response Unit (ARV) and Special Patrol Team in Baughers Bay on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

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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