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August 18th, 2026
Opposition Leader calls for full audit of $$ invested by gov't

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) is demanding a full, independent investigation by the Auditor General into what he says is more than US$7.5 million in public funds that left the Consolidated Fund for investments, about which the public has not been fully briefed.

August 18th, 2026
The greedy bill 'wasn't greedy after all'- Hon Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change and Infrastructural Resilience, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has accused some Virgin Islanders of speaking from both sides of their mouths and accused some politicians of being among the worst human beings.

August 17th, 2026
‘Rising wages alone will not ease BVI cost-of-living pressures’- Hon Walwyn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-  Sixth District Representative and Member of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn, has argued that increasing wages alone will not sufficiently protect residents from the rising cost of living in the Virgin Islands.

August 15th, 2026
24-Hour Wellness Gym opening in VG today

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Mind & Body by Living Fit will officially open its doors today, Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking the launch of a new 24-hour fitness and wellness facility designed to serve Virgin Gorda residents, hospitality workers, and visitors.

August 15th, 2026
Heavy surge caused power outage in many areas on Tortola

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- A heavy surge on the electricity system resulted in the loss of electricity to several areas on Tortola today, Saturday, August 15, 2026.

August 15th, 2026
‘ONDE is more than a restaurant’- Mark H. Vanterpool

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On July 28, 2026, another one of Mark H. Vanterpool’s visions came to reality when ONDE, an Italian restaurant, opened on the waterfront of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.

August 14th, 2026
VI G'ovt & CDB launch MSME capacity-building series for entrepreneurs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, in partnership with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), is rolling out a three-part, expert-led training series designed to help local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) strengthen core business skills and prepare for growth.

August 14th, 2026
‘Electricity is the lifeblood of the economy’- Hon Skelton

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member, Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), has said the Bill amending BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) rates will also affect some smaller businesses.

August 14th, 2026
Higher prices for big businesses under new BVIEC rates

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly has approved a motion to amend the Statutory Rates, Fees and Charges Act, 2005, paving the way for a targeted adjustment to electricity rates aimed at improving the financial sustainability of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC).

August 12th, 2026
VI ranks among Top 3 Fastest-Growing Cruise Destinations in Caribbean

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is making significant strides in Caribbean cruise tourism, ranking third among the 10 fastest-growing cruise destinations in the Caribbean, according to new Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) data highlighted by Caribbean Journal.

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