Hon Julian Fraser RA is the boss for 3 days!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3), the Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, is the Acting Premier of the Virgin Islands, for three days at least.
'To get healthy food we have to buy local'- Lloyd Williams
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Food Production Manager at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr Lloyd Williams, has defended the high cost of locally produced food in the Virgin Islands when compared to imported food.
We still have a mentality of off-island care is better- Dr Sharlon Lewis
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Dr Sharlon Lewis has said the Virgin Islands (VI) has good doctors and good quality care is available through the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
Another call for business owners to carry firearms in midst of crime wave!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Crime-weary business owners in the Virgin Islands are calling again for permission to carry firearms to protect their businesses against robberies and other offences, as overall robberies with guns have increased in the past two years.
Man shot at bar outside Pier Park identified as Jevonte Barnes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Jevonte Barnes 24, of Belle Vue, Tortola, has been identified as the victim of the armed robbery and shooting that occurred early morning, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at a popular bar in the vicinity of Tortola Pier Park in Road Town. I
Approx 90 charter yachts relocate to VI from USVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reports are showing that more charter boat companies based in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) are relocating to the Virgin Islands (VI) following the increase in charter yacht fees for non-VI-based vessels on June 1, 2025.
Premier to attend UN 4th Committee Meetings in New York starting today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is to attend the meetings of the United Nations (UN) Fourth Committee.
Family of Miss Teen BVI contestant accuses pageant director of bias
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Controversy erupted at the Miss Teen BVI 2025 Pageant at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College on Saturday night, October 4, 2025.
RCCT's communication internship shines spotlight on young readers
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT) successfully completed another enriching session of its Communication Internship Programme, hosted at ZBVI Radio.
Maya Z.V. Marcellin is Miss Teen British Virgin Islands 2025
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Maya Z.V. Marcellin was crowned Miss Teen British Virgin Islands 2025, when the pageant was held at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Trade Department to introduce small business startup programme
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI – The small business sector, particularly for individuals wishing to begin start-ups, is set to receive a boost with the implementation of a new programme by the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs.
RVIPF Marine Unit launches marine awareness campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In addition to their crime-fighting efforts and security measures across the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Unit is taking significant steps under its community policing mandate by launching a community initiative.
PYPER Yachts makes Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina its VI homeport
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has been named the official homeport for PYPER Yachts in the Virgin Islands (VI) beginning November 2025.
DWM halts derelict vehicle removal services until further notice
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The tagging and removal of derelict vehicles across the Virgin Islands (VI) has been halted until further notice.
BVIEC's online payment portal offline for upgrades
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Customers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) can expect a new and improved online portal for paying their electricity bills as the online portal undergoes major upgrades.
‘It shows the immaturity of this person’- Skelton-Cline on Hon Mather’s HoA comments
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and Pastor, Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has lashed back at Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), calling him immature.
'I'm going to review' immigration fees- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new immigration fees that took effect on October 1, 2025, in the Virgin Islands will be reviewed.
Man shot during armed robbery @ popular RT bar
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An armed robbery and shooting incident occurred early this morning, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at a popular bar in the vicinity of Tortola Pier Park in Road Town.
The Missing World Statesman
By Dickson C. Igwe
No country or society that enjoys the status of Number One in terms of power takes happily to the idea that it has to adopt the status of Number 2.
‘Go through the proper channels’ to address grievances- Premier to public servants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said public servants should follow the proper channels to address grievances.
Popular USVI jockey Kevin Krigger pleads guilty to gun charges in Utah
UTAH, USA- Popular US Virgin Islands (USVI) jockey, Kevin Krigger, who thrillingly rode Floki’s Flight to victory over Pure Speight in the feature encounter of the Labour Day Races at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St Thomas on August 30, 2025, has found himself afoul of the law on the mainland, USA.
St John man arrested for pointing gun @mother’s boyfriend
VI CONSORTIUM
SMITH BAY, St John, USVI— A man on St John in the US Virgin Islands is now facing felony assault charges after menacing his mother's boyfriend with a pellet gun and a knife.
UPDATE: VI sailor Dane Hunter arrested by Israeli forces
GAZA, Palestine- Virgin Islands sailor and US citizen Dane Hunter was among the many in the Global Sumud Flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza who were arrested by Israeli forces in international waters on October 2, 2025.
A Junior minister 'can have anything they want‘- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said Junior Ministers have had constitutional authority to direct and control government departments.
CCT officially launches first 5G network in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands now has enhanced connectivity following the decision by Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) to officially launch the Territory’s first 5G network.
Roy W. Penn complains of being terrorised by female farmer @Paraquita
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Mr Roy W. Penn, owner of Wellness by Natural Means, has been operating his herbal business on crown land for about eight years; however, the plot, located in Paraquita Bay, has come with a neighbouring farmer who, in Mr Penn’s words, has vowed to do anything to get him out.
$5K fine for employers hiring persons illegally in VI- Mervin D. Hastings
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Department of Labour and Workforce Development of the Virgin Islands (VI) is cracking down on the illegal employment of individuals who come to the territory on vacation and end up working, as well as those who overstay just to work.
Fmr PWD Director Jeremy W. Hodge takes up managerial role @ RDA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on September 3, 2025, Mr Jeremy W. Hodge has taken up a new position with the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).
New Opposition Leader needed ahead of constitutional talks with UK- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- “I am more convinced now than ever before that the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition should not go anywhere together to negotiate this constitution.” These were the words of social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline during his weekly radio show, Honestly Speaking, on ZBVI 780 AM, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
UK refuses health care to its own Overseas Territories citizen
LONDON, United Kingdom- The United Kingdom (UK) has been accused of a “stark injustice” for failing to provide health services and humanitarian support to citizens of British overseas territories after a woman from the Caribbean island of Montserrat was refused free National Health Service (NHS) care and left homeless.
VI’s Jr Tourism Ambassador off to Barbados for Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Virgin Islands’ 2025 Junior Ambassador of Tourism, Ms Auri-Ana A. Elshabbaz, will represent the Territory at the Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress in Barbados on October 2, 2025.
Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE hands over keys to new bus for VG track club
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Transporting athletes on time to practice sessions and competitions should come without any issues for the Raw Skillz Track Club on Virgin Gorda, as it is now the owner of a brand-new bus, courtesy of the North Sound Foundation.
Virgin Islanders are ‘secretive’ about their health- Dr Sharlon Lewis
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Dr Sharlon Lewis has said Virgin Islanders are very secretive when it comes to their health, which can be detrimental.
‘Get the airport going now’ or risk being voted out- Skelton-Cline to VIP Gov’t
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- “Tourism is the one thing that can’t go anywhere unless we don’t have the infrastructure in which to accommodate it, to enhance, and to expand it, and to offer a better experience for our guests,” Commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline argued, as he urged the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government to not make the mistake of the former National Democratic Party (NDP) government regarding the expansion of Terrance B. Lettsome Airport on Beef Island, including extending the runway.
VI Tourism Partners urged to attend BVI Market Connect October Webinars
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is pleased to announce the continuation of its “BVI Market Connect” webinar series, scheduled for Monday, October 13, to Friday, October 17, 2025.
NDP aiming for convention this year-end- Bishop John I. Cline
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- While the National Democratic Party (NDP) is gearing up to host its convention by the end of the year, Interim President Bishop John I. Cline has disclosed.
VG Summer Jam: Set It Off rebounds with big win over Dominican League
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- After suffering their first defeat of the 2025 VG Summer Jam on September 20, 2025, former champions Set It Off rebounded with a convincing win over Dominican League at A. Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
2 charged after ICE tip leads to vehicle stop on STT
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Two people are currently facing federal immigration charges after Immigration and Customs Officials acted on a tip and stopped the vehicle they were traveling in.
Gov Pruce pledges HMP development; Hon de Castro pledges investment in youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce and Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), both made pledges during the closing ceremony of the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 on Friday, September 26, 2025.
HLSCC celebrating 10 years of accreditation; Eyes reaffirmation in 2028
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) celebrates a milestone this year, marking ten years of accreditation while looking ahead to the reaffirmation of that status in 2028.
.png)
Follow Us On
Local News
Recent Comments
- Make it make sense on Premier Wheatley justifies salary increase for HoA members
- @Rebel with a cause on ‘Issuing a firearm licence is an option of last resort’- Acting CoP
- ... on ‘Issuing a firearm licence is an option of last resort’- Acting CoP
- BuzzBvi on Operators Without Borders back in VI assisting with pipe replacement
- here on We still have a mentality of off-island care is better- Dr Sharlon Lewis
