News
‘I don’t see her as a traitor’- Maris Hodge-Wright on Hon Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- While some in the Virgin Islands are openly against the decision made by now Deputy Premier Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, to align herself with the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to form the new government, others are happy with her decision and are embracing the new Government.
We need people with 'experience' in HoA- Lesmore Smith
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI- Independent At Large Candidate and businessman Lesmore Smith has said there is a need for persons with experience and the ability to make sensible decisions for the territory sitting in the next House of Assembly (HoA).
Hundreds enjoy 2022 VI Culture & Food Fair
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- All roads led to Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Friday, November 25, 2022, for the Virgin Islands (VI) Culture and Food Fair, as many made it a lunch date.
Luca Reich's experience @ Pan Am Games 'invaluable'- Coach Murrills
CALI, Columbia, SA- Representing the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) at the inaugural PanAm Junior Games in Cali, Colombia, squash player Luca Reich was the first athlete of the VI team to compete at Cali 2021.
VI sailor Thad A. Lettsome impresses for Tulane University
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Virgin Islands sailor Thad A. Lettsome, who has qualified for the Cali 2021 Junior PanAm Games in September, continues to shine in his field of sailing, recently helping his team from Tulane University to achieve impressive performances at various regattas.
Mr John J. Rankin to be sworn in as Governor January 29, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Designee Mr John James Rankin, CMG will be sworn in as Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands at the Save the Seed Centre, Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, on Friday, January 29, 2021.
Hon Carvin Malone gets his turn as Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The rotation of Ministers of Government to serve as Deputy Premier for a period of three months continues under the ‘unconventional’ Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, with Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) sworn in as Deputy Premier today, Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Hon Vincent O. Wheatley is new Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is the new Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands.
Improved showing for VI ‘All Stars’ @ Paradise Jam Tour in STT
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The Virgin Islands National ‘All Stars’ Basketball Team has been gaining valuable experience at the Paradise Jam Tour in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI), playing against collegiate level Division One teams from the United States of America (USA).
‘I was constantly promoting our natural beauty & people’ - Khephra D. Sylvester
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “It was an amazing experience,” were the words used by the reigning Miss British Virgin Islands 2017/2018, Khephra D. Sylvester, to describe her involvement in the Miss Universe pageant held on November 26, 2017 in Las Vegas, USA.