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Scrub Island Resort hails VI’s stable gov’t & increased air access
SCRUB ISLAND, VI– Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has hailed the Virgin Islands’ stable governance and increased air access as some of the reasons the Virgin Islands (VI) is a compelling choice for international property buyers.
Delilah G. Pease is VI’s first PanAm Jr Squash gold medallist
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala- Delilah G. Pease recently brought home the Virgin Islands’ (VI) first-ever Pan American Squash Championship Junior Open gold medal.
Dr Robert A. Mathavious 'was a titan of integrity & innovation'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has paid tribute to the late Dr Robert A. Mathavious, remembering him as a titan of integrity and innovation, whose legacy will forever guide the future of the Virgin Islands.
VI defends financial services @ UK Economic Crime Symposium
LONDON, United Kingdom- The Virgin Islands (VI) was represented at the 42nd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime held from August 31 to September 7, 2025, at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, in the United Kingdom, by Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley.
Kyron A. McMaster 5th in 400m Hurdles Heats @ World C/ships in Tokyo
TOKYO, Japan- The only man to medal at the World Athletics Championships for the Virgin Islands, Kyron A. McMaster, OBE will not repeat that feat this year, as he has ended his participation at the games in Tokyo with a non-advancing time in the 400m Hurdles Heats.
BVIEC makes 'no apologies' when it comes to employees' safety- Dr Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has said he will never compromise the safety of the employees, even if it means keeping power off.
Tropical wave in Atlantic could be the next named storm- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said it continues to monitor a tropical wave in the Atlantic that could possibly be the next named storm of the season.
Digicel technician suffers electric shocks while on pole @ West End
WEST END, Tortola, VI- A technician attached to the telecommunications company, Digicel, was injured while working on a pole in Romney Park, West End, on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
UPDATE: Chantel E. Malone struggles in Long Jump Final @Worlds
TOKYO, Japan- The Virgin Islands' national record holder in the Women's Long Jump event, Chantel E. Malone, was well beyond her best in the final of the Long Jump event at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, today, September 14, 2025.
VI’s trailblazer, pioneer, nation builder & visionary Robert A. Mathavious passes
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The Virgin Islands has been plunged into mourning after the passing this morning, Sunday, September 14, 2025, of Dr Robert A. Mathavious, OBE.

