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VI Gov’t issues Notice to Tenderers for airport runway extension of 787ft
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Even as the United Kingdom (UK) continues to place more red tape on the Airport Expansion Project in the Virgin Islands (VI), the Government led by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has gone ahead with issuing a Notice to Tenderers to add nearly 800 feet to the existing runway at Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.
2 VI inspectors complete 12-week police course in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Two inspectors from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are among thirty-five middle-management supervisors from across the Caribbean who completed a twelve-week Staff and Junior Command Course at the National Police College of Jamaica.
FIA encourages donor community to 'remain vigilant'
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a new guidance document (the Guidance) to assist the donor community in supporting non-profit organisations (NPOs) responsibly and transparently.
Premier Wheatley to lead high level delegation of Caribbean leaders to CTO
NEW YORK, USA— Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), will join Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr of the US Virgin Islands and Ian Gooding-Edghill, Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and Minister of Tourism and International Transport of Barbados, in leading a high-level delegation of Caribbean tourism ministers, commissioners, and directors during Caribbean Week in New York 2026.
ETPS wins Mental Math Champions Competition Primary Division
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ebenezer Thomas Primary School (ETPS) emerged victorious in the first-ever Mental Math Champions Competition Primary Division on May 26, 2026, at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Hon Penn 'honoured to serve’ on Constitution Negotiating Team
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said the position of the Virgin Islands (VI) Constitution Negotiating Team is not abstract but rooted in the lived realities of the people.
Run It Up make amazing comeback in Winston Bolus National Basketball League
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Play in the 2026 Winston Bolus National Basketball League continued with a number of games over the weekend; however, it was the Senior Division match-up between Run It Up and All Gas No Brakes that stole the headlines.
West End Ferry Terminal Redevelopment Project 'redesigned to fit budget'
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works is announcing a pause in the West End Ferry Terminal Redevelopment Project to complete a thorough redesign.
A cry for help in a time of crises
Alred C. Frett
Making the Decision to Make a Decision:
My ears have no flaps, so I hear your cries and fully agree that our People need help... While I have no burning desire to run for anything, it does not mean that I am not concerned about our Children being constantly misled... With no one willing to speak truth to power, we are passing down all the lies and mental poison to this and future generations... This is contrary to the God of Nature and Laws of Balance.
Same-sex marriage to be discussed during constitutional negotiations- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), who will lead the Virgin Islands (VI) Constitutional Negotiating Team to the United Kingdom (UK) later this year, has said the issue of same-sex marriage will be discussed.
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