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‘NDP will not put wool over our eyes’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Social and political commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline believes the National Democratic Party (NDP) is regrouping for the upcoming general elections, but he has raised concerns about the future leadership of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition.
Preservation of Names of Places Act 2001 comes into force 24 years later
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A piece of legislation that was passed in the Legislative Council on April 12, 2001, and assented to by the then-governor Francis J. Savage on July 10, 2001, finally came into force on March 1, 2026, after the proclamation was published in the Official Gazette by Governor Daniel Pruce on February 28, 2026.
Popular local fishermen arrested for allegedly using illegal fishing methods
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Well-known local fishermen from the western end of Tortola, Albert Stoutt and his sons Andrew and Zacchari were reportedly arrested and charged on Friday, March 20, 2026, for alleged illegal fishing.
BVIEC investigating 'full cause' of early morning territory-wide power outage
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has disclosed that a complete shutdown of all engines at Henry Wilfred Smith Power Station in Pockwood Pond resulted in a territory-wide power outage, with the exception of Anegada, this morning, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
UPDATE: Gov't restores cistern @ abattoir in Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI— After weeks of ongoing water issues at the abattoir in Paraquita Bay, the government has reported that the cistern has been restored.
Potential NDP candidates revealed; Hons Walwyn & Turnbull return
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has revealed a potential list of National Democratic Party (NDP) for the next general elections, saying that the NDP family is back together.
Premier Wheatley confident VI will soon be able to govern itself
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed confidence that the systems that are being put in place will position the Virgin Islands to govern itself in the future.
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival kicks off with more than 64 boats
NANNY CAY, VI – Over 64 boats from 15 countries are competing in the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, one of the Caribbean's premier sailing events.
Best of the best awarded @National Science & Innovation Fair
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2026 National Science and Innovation Fair organised by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports culminated on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Road Town.
Education Minister 'ready to listen' to 1st ever National Student Government
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has officially installed its first-ever National Student Government (NSG), marking a significant step in amplifying student voices across the territory.
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