Rhiann Ramlall & Erisha Bobb are top students of HLSCC's Class of 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Business Administration major Rhiann Ramlall received the President’s Award for the highest full-time GPA, while Accounting and Finance major Erisha Bobb was awarded the President’s Award for the highest part-time GPA during the 33rd graduation ceremony of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
'It's not over until the fat lady sings'- Hon Julian Fraser RA
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has addressed his critics who believe it is time for him to step aside from politics.
HLSCC alumna Kristin C. Frazer designs chef jackets for Culinary Arts programme
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– In a move that underscores the power of alumni achievement and industry driven education, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has launched newly designed chef jackets created by HLSCC alumna Kristin C. Frazer, Founder and Creative Director of Trefle Inc., for use within the College’s Culinary Arts Programme.
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USVI: Jenifer O’Neal sentenced to 7 Years in Mon Ethos corruption case
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Former Office of Management and Budget Director in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Jenifer O’Neal was sentenced on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to seven years in federal prison in the Mon Ethos corruption case.
Brandywine Bay Development Project will break ground 'this year'- VI Premier
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI– In an effort to enhance the visitor experience, as well as to tackle overcrowding of tourist spots in the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said his government will be moving ahead with the development of Brandywine Bay.
‘Be done with’ Speech from the Throne- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and talk show host, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Virgin Islands (VI) should do away with the Speech from the Throne.
‘The people deserve better’- Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former legislator and leader of the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM), Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, has responded to the State of the Territory Address by saying the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) deserve better.
Construction contractor Ottley H. Hodge honoured @ Virgin Islands Pride Awards Dinner
THE BRONX, New York, USA- For decades, Ottley Howard Hodge, aka 'Papa Hodge', helped shape one of the world's greatest cities. His hands and leadership contributed to the construction of more than twenty significant buildings, including major high-rise developments and landmark projects that remain part of the iconic New York City skyline.
Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson installed as Rotary Club of Tortola President for 2026/2027
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Rotarian Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson has been installed as President of the Rotary Club of Tortola for the 2026–2027 Rotary year.
NAGICO donates $10K to YEP following successful 2-Mile Run/Walk
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– NAGICO Insurances has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development in the Virgin Islands with a donation of $10,000 to the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP), following the successful staging of its inaugural 2-Mile Run/Walk With A Purpose on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
VI Public Service Learning Institute & Monroe University to establish MoU
NEW YORK, USA- In a continued effort to enhance educational and professional development opportunities for Public Officers in the Virgin Islands, Dr Connie E. George, the Director of the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI), made a significant visit to Monroe University in New York, USA, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
VI Gov't to remove visa requirement for work permit holders- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In a move to foster a more business-friendly environment, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced the removal of visa requirements for work permit holders.
Rajah A. Smith will only run for D3 Rep if Hon Fraser is ‘not on the ballot’
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Local contractor Mr Rajah A. Smith has said he is willing to run in District 3 for the next general elections only if current representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA, decides not to run for re-election.
‘We see your struggles, we hear your concerns’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) sought to deliver a message of hope during the highly anticipated State of the Territory Address titled, ‘Keep Moving Forward: Building a Sustainable Nation at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Social Security Board to launch Penalty Amnesty Programme on July 1
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Social Security Board (SSB) has announced that a Penalty Amnesty Programme will come into effect on July 1, 2026, to give eligible contributors an opportunity to settle outstanding Social Security and National Health Insurance (NHI) contributions while benefitting from waived surcharges and penalties.
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HM Prison in lockdown due to suspected contraband
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our News Centre is that His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, has been in lockdown since this morning, June 9, 2026, as police and prison officers are said to be looking for suspected contraband.
Melissa K. Brewley appointed Information Commissioner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Melissa K. Brewley has been appointed as Information Commissioner of the Virgin Islands, effective May 11, 2026.
YEP Building on VG to open this 'summer’- Hon Stacy R. Mather
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI– Executive Director of the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) Stacy R. Mather (AL) is optimistic that the Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) building at Handsome Bay on Virgin Gorda will open this summer.
VI Premier looks forward to giving update on ‘marvellous progress'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he is looking forward to updating the Virgin Islands (VI) on the “marvellous progress” that has been occurring during his State of the Territory Address, as well as unifying the people.
2026 Impact Challenge funding increased to $250,000 for BVI entrepreneurs: Deadline tomorrow June 10
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- VI Fund Manager Lauren Keil announced an increase in funding for the 2026 Impact Challenge, with up to $250,000 in catalytic funding now available for Virgin Islands entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions that protect ocean health while strengthening the local economy.
Miss BVI 2026 contestant ‘saddened’ by low participation numbers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Miss Asha A.S. Hyndman, a contestant in the 2026 Miss BVI Pageant, has expressed disappointment in the low turnout for this year’s pageant.
VI calls on UN to fulfill mandate of decolonisation of last colonies
MANAGUA, Nicaragua- The Virgin Islands (VI) has called on the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonisation (C24) to take meaningful steps in fulfilling its mandate to support the decolonisation of the 17 remaining Non-Self-Governing Territories (NSGTs) at the Special Committee’s recently concluded Caribbean regional seminar on decolonisation that took place in Managua, Nicaragua.
‘It's been special'- Donyelle D. Hodge on her reign as Miss BVI 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Miss BVI 2025 Donyelle D. Hodge has called her reign special.
UPDATE: Tola are 2026 King of the Court Caribbean Champions!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tola (Tortola) are $30,000 richer and boast the title of 2026 King of the Court Caribbean Champions, after defeated a game St Thomas, 74-67, in the Championship Game at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Climate change, derelict vessels & seabed approvals in State of Territory Address- Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3) has encouraged residents to tune in for the State of the Territory Address on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Premier Wheatley wants claims for Anegada lands to be settled 'quickly'
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has expressed commitment to having the longstanding Anegada lands issues, dating back to 1885, be settled as quickly as possible.
Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith named CTO's Minister/Commissioner of Tourism of the Year
New York, USA – Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), the Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture for the Virgin Islands, has been honoured with the title of Minister/Commissioner of Tourism of the Year at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation's (CTO) third annual Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Awards.
Lesmore Smith honoured @Virgin Islands Pride Awards in New York
THE BRONX, New York, USA- Local businessman and horse owner Mr Lesmore Smith was honoured with two prestigious Awards at the Virgin Islands Pride Awards Dinner and Dance Awards Ceremony held in The Bronx, New York, on May 17, 2026.
2 dead, 2 injured after early-morning shooting @Luna Bar on St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— Two people are dead and two others are receiving treatment after an early-morning shooting at Luna Bar on St Croix, the Virgin Islands Police Department confirmed Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Works continue on lighting system project @ A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Piling works for the final two lighting poles for the Lighting System Installation Project at A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground have now been completed, and the foundations for these poles have been successfully cast.
VI beat Bonaire 2-0 in international friendly in Spain
MALAGA, Spain- The Virgin Islands bounced back from their 4-0 defeat to Gibraltar on Wednesday to blank Bonaire 2-0 in their international friendly in Spain on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Merger of BVIEC & W&SD 'a transformative step'- Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The legislation to merge the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) has successfully received the approval of the House of Assembly and was assented to by Governor Daniel Pruce.
Farmers & fishers urged to prepare this hurricane season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is encouraging farmers and fishers to prepare for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season which began on June 1, 2026.
USVI: Man facing federal charges after hundreds of rounds of ammunition found in luggage
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A man is facing a federal charge after Customs and Border Protection officers found hundreds of rounds of ammunition in two checked suitcases that arrived in St. Thomas on an American Airlines flight from Miami.
Poetry & critical Essay Writing Competition launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A poetry and critical essay writing competition as part of activities to observe the Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate, Long Look has been launched. The competition is being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development in collaboration with the Long Look 250th Commemorative Committee.
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58 naturalised as BOTs citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fifty-eight persons were naturalised as British Overseas Territories citizens on Friday, May 29, 2026, during a Naturalisation Ceremony held at Government House.
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King & Queen Crossover
By Dickson C. Igwe
This investigative writer aims to adopt the culture of the criminal investigator in deciding who will win the Virgin Islands General Election in a number of months. His use of micro dots or tiny data points as the foundation of his assessments is in keeping with that culture. He next looks for links between the dots.
Excellence in Customer Service CXC Programme launched in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dr Eduardo R. Ali, the Pro-Registrar and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), has praised the launch of the Excellence in Customer Service CXC Programme in the Virgin Islands as a significant step towards transforming public service.
Cleaning & sanitation the 'biggest problems'- Environmental Health Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Environmental Health Officer Susan Sealey has identified cleaning and sanitation as one of the major concerns for the department. Her comments came ahead of World Food Safety Day, which is being celebrated globally on June 7 to raise awareness about the dangers of contaminated food.
Judge hears domestic violence allegations against ex-USVI senator Janelle K. Sarauw
VI CONSORTIUM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, USA — A Broward County judge on Thursday, June 4, 2026, heard hours of sharply conflicting testimony in the final hearing of a domestic-violence injunction case filed against former Virgin Islands senator and current Delegate to Congress candidate Janelle K. Sarauw, with the matter set to continue Friday afternoon and a ruling possible before the end of the day.
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