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May 14th, 2026
Suspected arson @Anegada Dumpsite being investigated

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Department of Waste Management, in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, is investigating potential arson at the Anegada Dumpsite.

May 14th, 2026
Over 500 bales of derelict vehicles shipped to Miami- L. Allen Wheatley

HAVERS, Tortola, VI- More than five hundred derelict vehicles were removed from the derelict vehicles holding site at Havers last month.

May 14th, 2026
BVI Film Commission showcasing territory @ Cannes Film Festival in France

CANNES, France- The British Virgin Islands Film Commission is representing the Territory at the Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 11 to 18, 2026, in France.

May 14th, 2026
DCP Jacqueline E. Vanterpool leading VI delegation @ACCP in Suriname

PARAMARIBO, Suriname- Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool is leading the Virgin Islands delegation at the 40th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), taking place in Suriname from May 11 to 15, 2026.

May 14th, 2026
Consumer Protection Amendment Bill ‘does not go nearly far enough’- Hon Turnbull

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has said the Consumer Protection Amendment Bill should speak specifically to those struggling daily in the Virgin Islands (VI) and not just as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

May 14th, 2026
‘My people are ready for me again!’ Mark H. Vanterpool to contest D4 seat under PLM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Businessman and former legislator Mark H. Vanterpool has disclosed he will be contesting for electoral office in the Fourth District under the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) at the 2027 general elections of the Virgin Islands.

May 14th, 2026
Skelton-Cline shocked by HoA's rationale on VI citizenship

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has questioned the House of Assembly’s (HoA) reasoning for limiting access to citizenship.

May 13th, 2026
BVI Chamber of Commerce & Trade Department secure early healthcare partnership progress during Colombia Trade Mission

BOGOTA, Colombia- The BVI Chamber of Commerce, working alongside the Virgin Islands Trade Department, has announced significant early progress following its recent strategic mission to Colombia focused on healthcare partnerships, trade expansion, sustainability, and investment opportunities.

May 13th, 2026
Dr June M. Samuel not among 104 applicants for BVISHA CEO post- Health Minister

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has confirmed that a new CEO for the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) will soon be appointed.

May 13th, 2026
The Mark H. Vanterpoool-led PLM to have first event today!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just as was first and accurately reported by our news centre on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, a new political party has emerged.

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