News
Long Look Sewage Pump Station commissioned
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced that the commissioning of the Long Look Sewage Pump Station will address long-standing challenges faced by the community.
Premier Wheatley showcases VI designer talent @NY Fashion Week
NEW YORK, United States- Virgin Islands talent shone brightly on the global stage in New York City when the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), made a bold statement through fashion at the "I’Landed in the Big Apple" runway event.
Civil rights icon Jesse L. Jackson, who visited VI in 2004, dies
CHICAGO, Illinois, USA- US civil rights leader Jesse Louis Jackson, who visited the Virgin Islands in 2004, has died at the age of 84.
NDP's ‘been ready’ to run the VI- Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- President of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said the party is ready to run the country and contest the next general election.
Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Parks turns 10
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Tenth Anniversary of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park was celebrated on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Infrastructure enhancement & canopy installation works @ TB Lettsome International Airport
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) wishes to advise travellers, and all airport users that major infrastructure improvement works will be undertaken at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport from February 16 to May 30, 2026.
VI to consider environmental levy for cruise passengers- Hon Rymer
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking to implement an environmental levy for cruise passengers to the territory, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has disclosed.
VI 'looking at other areas in Asia for trade relations- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands is aiming to expand and deepen its relationships with more countries in mainland and Latin America. This was stated by the Minister responsible for Financial Services, Honourable Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL), during a new programme called "Outlook" on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
$2M to $3M per year 'invested into scholarships for VI students’- Hon de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education has disclosed that a minimum of $2 to $3 million has been allocated to Virgin Islands students for the current year.
Tyrique Charles & T’Keiya Smith first to qualify for CARIFTA 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tyrique Charles and T'Keiya Smith are the first Virgin Islands (VI) athletes to qualify for the 53rd CARIFTA Games.



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