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Why are some treated 'a little bit more equal?’- Premier Wheatley to UK
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has announced that he will propose a motion to the United Kingdom (UK), as part of the ongoing constitutional review for the Virgin Islands, which aims to establish a more equal partnership between the UK and the Virgin Islands.
Skelton-Cline celebrates Hon de Castro on HLSCC milestone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has tipped his hat to Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), for the accomplishments gained in education, especially at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
VI to host 2026 Nagico & Interpath Jr Caribbean Squash C/ships next month
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Squash Rackets Association (BSRA) has announced that it is once again hosting the Nagico and Interpath Junior Caribbean Squash Championships set for July 10-16, 2026, at Tortola Sports Club.
Pickup truck flips after brake fail on Windy Hill
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Two persons were lucky to escape injuries after the vehicle they were in suffered a brake fail while descending Windy Hill in the Great Carrot Bay area this afternoon, June 16, 2026.
Some $13.99M generated in economy with yachts relocating to VI- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is beginning to experience the benefits of yachts relocating to the Virgin Islands from the US Virgin Islands since the hiking of charter yacht fees on foreign based vessels.
Study visit highlights opportunities for stronger sargassum management in VI
BASSE-TERRE, Guadeloupe- Deputy Secretary, Premier’s Office, Dr Lavon P. Chalwell-Brewley has stated that the Virgin Islands could benefit from practical strategies aimed at improving public health preparedness, protecting coastal ecosystems, strengthening tourism resilience, and creating economic opportunities through the productive use of sargassum.
One-way traffic implemented @ Great Harbour Road in JvD
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- A new one-way traffic system has been implemented on Great Harbour Road, extending from Rudy’s Marketplace heading eastward to Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on Jost van Dyke.
State of the Territory Address delivered ‘nothing new’- Bishop John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The former Interim President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Bishop John I. Cline, has said the State of the Territory Address delivered nothing new to the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) and was just a rebranding of the same old things.
‘Thriving in action does not require perfection’- Dame Janice M. Pereira
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, has encouraged the 2026 graduating class of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) to believe in themselves.
Lesmore Smith settled on contesting elections as independent candidate
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Local businessman and horse racing icon Lesmore Smith recently announced his willingness to contest the next general elections in the Virgin Islands on a party ticket; however, he has now confirmed he will run again as an independent candidate.
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