2 new books by local farmers to be launched this week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ cultural and literary landscape will see the launch of two new books by local farmers this week.
'With great power...comes great responsibility'- Gov Pruce to local media
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Here in the Virgin Islands, there is a vibrant digital media ecosystem. With great power – as communicators, commentators and content creators - comes great responsibility."
Deadly shooting forces shutdown of STT Carnival Village
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE- A man was fatally shot Just after midnight on Sunday, May 4, 2025, —effectively late Saturday night — in the restroom of the Fort Christian Parking Lot, bringing a tragic and abrupt end to the final night of Village activities during this year’s St Thomas Carnival in the US Virgin Islands.
48 students participating in National Archery in the Schools Tournament 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Under brilliant sunshine, 48 archers from 8 schools are taking part in the 2025 National Archery in the Schools Programme (NASP) Tournament in progress at A. O. Shirley Grounds in Road Town, Tortola.
5.63 magnitude earthquake rocks VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many persons were shaken out of their sleep early this morning, Sunday, May 4, 2025, when an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.63 occurred.
Laugh Out Loud Saturday on tonight
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Laugh Out Loud Saturday takes place tonight, May 3, 2025, where three comedians will take to the stage in hopes of making patrons laugh out loud.
VG food pantry now has locally grown fresh produce
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- District Nine Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley is teaming up with local farmers to supply his district office’s food pantry with fresh locally grown produce.
USVI: Haitian woman detained in STX dies in ICE custody
VI CONSORTIUM
POMPANO BEACH, Florida, USA- A 44-year-old Haitian woman being held in a Florida detention facility has died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency reported earlier this week.
Don’t get lost in labels, we must defend what is ours- Troy E. Christopher
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) and its people have been recognised internationally, “as a people and a grouping that has a right—a right to decide for themselves their future, their survival, their lifestyle.”
Merger of BVIEC & W&SD approved by Cabinet- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has announced the formation of a new statutory body—the Virgin Islands Energy and Water Company —through the merger of the Territory’s water and electricity utilities.
King Dollar sits secure on his throne
By Dickson C. Igwe
OK. The USA guarantees the world a market that soaks up global economic production and output. That has been the narrative from the end of the Second World War in 1945.
Ghostinyou 2nd in race for Governor's Cup
ESTATE BOVONI, Tortola, VI- 2024 Governor’s Cup champion Ghostinyou of Tortola ran a gutsy race and, for a moment, looked set to successfully defend its title; however, it was not to be.
Amnesty period for vehicle removal at TB Lettsome International Airport parking lot
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Islands, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) is notifying the public of an Amnesty Program
now in effect for vehicles currently parked at the Terrance B. Lettsome International
Airport.
Business Case received for airport expansion project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- KPMG has delivered the Greenbook Business Case on the airport expansion project for the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.
Hon Fraser gives final speech as Outgoing Chair of OECS Council of Environment Ministers
FIVE ISLANDS VILLAGE, Antigua & Barbuda- Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3), Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change and Immediate Past Chair of the OECS Council of Minister on Environmental Sustainability, handed over Chairmanship to Anitgua and Barbuda’s Minister for Health, Wellness and Environment Sir Molwyn Joseph on April 29, 2025.
Suspect in Jamiez A.J Stoutt's murder arrested in STT
ST. THOMAS, USVI- After three years of being on the run, officers of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) have apprehended Erick Rabsatt, who has been wanted in connection with the shooting death of Jaimez A.J. Stoutt in the Virgin Islands (VI).
'Self-governance is constitutional mandate, not personal agenda- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has dismissed suggestions that the push towards self-governance is a personal crusade, making it pellucidly clear that the mandate is constitutionally rooted and also guided by international law.
ASSI security audit calls for restricting public vehicular traffic to airport terminal
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Picking up and dropping off persons directly in front of the terminal at Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island could soon be discontinued, according to reports reaching our News Centre.
The VI 'has outgrown the mandate of the AG’s office'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Radio personality and former government consultant Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for a comprehensive review and overhaul of the Virgin Islands’ legal and constitutional framework, since he believes the current structure governing the Office of the Attorney General (AG) is outdated and ill-suited to meet the needs of the Territory.
Oil spill reported between Sophie Bay Hill & Kings Town
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI – Traffic heading east on the Blackburne Highway is being diverted reportedly due to an oil spill between Sophie Bay Hill and Kings Town this morning, May 1, 2025.
‘We stand together with our Guyanese brothers & sisters’- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Leaders of the Virgin Islands have joined with the Guyanese Diaspora and the wider Caribbean community in expressing sorrow and solidarity following the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge in Guyana.
New round of applications open for MSME Grant Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Applications are now open for a new cohort of entrepreneurs under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Grant Programme.
Law enforcement review should be ‘approached with unity’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the recommendations listed in the second volume of the law enforcement review must be tackled with unity.
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BVIEC completes 1st Job Training Mentorship Programme
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI— The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has successfully completed its first Job Training Mentorship Programme in collaboration with the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
Medical school & SSB reportedly ink MoU for housing @ Joe's Hill Manor Estate
JOE’S HILL, Tortola, VI- Reports reaching our news centre indicate that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been inked between Social Security Board (SSB) and Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) – BVI School of Medicine for housing at Joe’s Hill Manor Estate.
USVI: DR men claimed they entered USVI illegally from Tortola
VI CONSORTIUM
ANNABERG BEACH, St. Thomas, USVI- In two separate incidents, federal law enforcement authorities have detained at least seven people accused of illegally entering the United States.
2025 BVI Spring Regatta brought in about 1000 people in a week- Cayley Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The 2025 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, recently held at Nanny Cay, has been deemed a success, with sailors leaving the Virgin Islands (VI) already promising to return.
CIBC donates $10K to Creative Waves ahead of group’s first gallery opening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CIBC Caribbean Bank has made a donation of ten thousand dollars to Creative Waves, which will assist the group as they open their first gallery.
Alliance meeting with Governor undermines VI pushback against UK- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI—Social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is of the view the United Kingdom’s proposed ten-year plan for the Virgin Islands is nothing but a “neo-colonising” move that undermines the Territory’s path to self-determination.
Gov Daniel Pruce involved in airport drama; Almost got physical with passenger
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- It was this morning, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, that residents, visitors and staff of American Airlines (AA) were shocked at the alleged behaviour of the current United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), Mr Daniel Pruce.
Alliance meets with Governor; Hons Skelton & Penn notably absent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Members Hon Ronnie V. Skelton (AL) and Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) were visibly absent from a meeting held with Governor Daniel Pruce and some of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition members on Monday, April 28, 2025.
‘Virtuous lady’ Esmie E. Turnbull-Stoutt aka ‘Muddy’ is VI’s latest centenarian
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Decked out in yellow, her favourite colour, sitting as comfortably as can be, and surrounded by family, friends and special invitees, Mrs Esmie E. Turnbull-Stoutt aka ‘Muddy’ was showered with tributes and gifts on her 100th birthday on April 22, 2025.
Revived public service internship programme an investment in VI's future- DG Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Aimed at enhancing the youth engagement and succession planning within the public service, Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has hailed the relaunch of the Internship Programme as a crucial investment in the future of the Virgin Islands.
‘Adrianna’ inspired candlelight vigil set for April 30 @ Pier Park
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- A candlelight vigil inspired by the recent death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge in Guyana is planned for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, which marks the end of Child Abuse Prevention month.
Stuart R. Young Out! Kamla S. Persad-Bissessar In! as T&T Prime Minister
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago, WI- The twin-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has a new Prime Minister, following snap elections on Monday, April 28, 2025.
'Everything was going so bloody well up to about 3 months ago'- Branson on Trump's tariffs
WASHINGTON DC, USA- British billionaire and Virgin Islands Belonger Richard C.N. Branson has renewed his criticism of United States President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policies.
VG voter registration gets underway; 'No snap elections!'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Ninth District Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has called the voter registration drive held in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, April 26, 2025, a success after about 12 new voters were registered.
Shein implements drastic U.S price hike as tariff changes loom
VI CONSORTIUM
GUANGDONG, China- Fast-fashion retailer Shein Group Ltd. has significantly raised prices across its U.S. product lines, encompassing everything from clothing to household goods. These price increases, effective as of April 25, have been implemented in anticipation of substantial tariffs and the removal of a critical customs exemption by U.S. authorities. Such policy changes target low-cost imports from China, directly impacting Shein and similar companies, and ultimately, American consumers.
Hon de Castro hopeful designs for new ASPS will be made public soon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— "Very soon, I am hopeful that we will be able to come to the public with the design and ultimately move towards construction later sometime this year.”
Utility company from Antigua wins 2025 CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) are the 2025 CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo champions.
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