AI & Robotics- As real & pressing dangers to humanity
ALRED C. FRETT
Providing Slavery for All:
As descendants of slaves and prisoners of a pre-programmed society, we are taught to follow the masses, and conform to traditions, so very few of us try to be as progressive as we can, by using the lessons and examples around us, to choose for ourselves… Even when Education advises that we think and reason for ourselves, we do not, because our Laws and Religion insist that we obey their ancient mandates.
Motor scooter rider injured in accident on De Castro St
DE CASTRO STREET, Tortola, VI- A motor scooter rider was taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle on the corner of De Castro Street and Nibbs Street last evening, July 30, 2025.
CIBC installs ATM on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Customers of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and tourists on Virgin Gorda can now benefit from an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) on that island.
‘I wrote the Governor’ on $5M Bank of Asia deposit- Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), has admitted to writing to Governor Daniel Pruce regarding the now defunct Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited situation.
3 Junior Athletes to represent VI @ upcoming Junior Pan Am Games
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Three athletes will represent the Virgin Islands (VI) at the upcoming 2nd Junior Pan American (Pan Am) Games in Asunción, Paraguay.
Doctors’ services to BVIHSA & private sector will soon be reviewed- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced that the government will soon review the operations of doctors working in both the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and the private sector.
Lenell A. Stevens Jr aka ‘LJ’ sweeps Soca Monarch competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Not only was Lenell A. Stevens Jr, aka ‘LJ’, a crowd favourite, but he also sang his way into the books of the judges at the Soca Monarch Competition at Charlie Neil Frett Festiville last night, July 29, 2025.
VI to showcase @2025 Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA- The British Virgin Islands (VI) Tourist Board will host a delegation to the highly anticipated 2025 Virtuoso Travel Week, taking place in the city of Las Vegas from Saturday, August 9, 2025, to Friday, August 15, 2025.
Largest buildup of Sargassum seaweed ever @ Handsome Bay on VG
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Handsome Bay is far from handsome these days due to a large buildup of Sargassum seaweed. Added to it is the unpleasant smell of the rotting seaweed.
Contract signed for new social home in Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A contract has been signed with E&K Construction for a new social home in Baughers Bay, as the Ministry of Health and Social Development delivers on its commitment to support vulnerable residents across the Virgin Islands.
Walwyn’s 'Vote of No Confidence' to be debated later today, July 29, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), who toppled Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) in a nasty fight over the Leader of the Opposition post, will have his Motion of No Conference against the Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) administration debated today, Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
UK 'has acknowledged legitimate interest access is the way to go'- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what has been deemed as a major win for the Virgin Islands' financial services industry, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said legitimate interest access is the way to go when it comes to beneficial financial services ownership information and that the United Kingdom (UK) has now acknowledged this.
Skelton-Cline blasts RDA for ‘dragging its feet’ on West End Ferry Terminal Project
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has come under attack from social commentator and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline regarding the West End Ferry Terminal Project.
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‘Our children deserve to enjoy festival’ too- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islanders are asked to take all necessary precautions to keep children safe during this festival season.
15th Summer Sizzle BVI dazzles!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Caribbean’s most anticipated fashion fête returned in full force as Summer Sizzle BVI celebrated its dazzling 15th anniversary this past weekend.
Great service is not a luxury but a standard- Director of Customer Service
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Director of Customer Service, Ms Kedimone Rubaine, has urged members of the public to take advantage of the Customer Service Care Centres.
USVI: Gov. Bryan addresses David Whitaker allegation
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. on Monday responded directly to allegations raised during the recent federal bribery trial of former Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White and contractor Benjamin Hendricks, after federal government witness David Whitaker named the governor during a recorded conversation presented in court.
VI wants closer collaboration with Jamaica to fight organised crime
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated that the Virgin Islands will be seeking closer collaboration with Jamaica in its fight against crime, especially organised crime.
ATM 'finally coming' to Anegada
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced that an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) for Anegada is among immediate plans for the island.
Wolues fall 0-3 to SV Transvaal of Suriname in 2025 CFU Club Shield
MALABAR, Arima, Trinidad and Tobago- Wolues found the going tough in their opening game of the 2025 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield at Larry Gomes Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
One of the biggest Christmas in July held @ Pond Bay on VG
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- One of the biggest Christmas in July events was held at Pond Bay on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
VI beat St Kitts & Dominica in U14 Girls football friendlies in Anguilla
THE VALLEY, Anguilla- The Virgin Islands U14 Girls National Team has been enjoying much success in the 2025 U14 Girls TDS Football Championship, which concludes today in Anguilla.
USVI: DoH owes millions, faces lawsuits & spends nearly $1M on rentals
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The successes and goals of the [US] Virgin Islands Department of Health (DoH) included in its FY2026 budget defense were overshadowed by a glaring $7.5 million in outstanding vendor payments owed by the department, among other worrying concerns such as legal threats, rental waste, and potential service disruptions.
Boat hits object off Brandywine Bay; All occupants rescued
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI- No less than eight persons were rescued after the vessel they were in struck an object and began taking in water off Brandywine Bay last evening, July 26, 2025.
Eklund Z. Adams is 2025 Calypso Monarch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Eklund Z. Adams was crowned 2025 Calypso Monarch when the competition was held at Charlie Neil Frett Festiville in Road Town, Tortola on July 26, 2025.
Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite wins 100m @ Classique d'Athletisme de Québec
QUEBEC, Québec City, Canada- Virgin Islands Olympian Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite added another first-place finish to his Track and Field career at the Classique d'Athletisme de Québec.
Are protective tools against STIs readily available during festival?- Ms Laurel Freeman
Road Town, Tortola, VI- Ms Laurel Freeman, the Director for Family, Children, and Support Services at the Ministry of Health and Social Development, has voiced significant concerns about the availability of essential protective tools for individuals who wish to engage in sexual activities above the legal age of consent.
Ms Donyelle D. Hodge is Miss BVI 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an extremely scaled-down way, Ms Donyelle D. Hodge was coronated as Miss BVI 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025.
71st VI Emancipation Festival officially opened
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has urged Virgin Islanders to remember the true significance of the season as the 2025 emancipation celebrations officially commenced.
‘Let us not forget 360 years of colonisation & oppression’- Bishop John I. Cline
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Clergyman and commentator Bishop John I. Cline has admonished that as the Virgin Islands celebrates emancipation from slavery that it never forgets the unimaginable cruelty, struggles and sacrifices that our ancestors had to face to eventually achieve partial freedom.
UPDATE: Samuel Medas gets the crowd praising @ Gospel Fest 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Award-winning gospel singer, composer, entertainer, artist performer, and songwriter Samuel Medas had the crowd at Charlie Neil Frett Festiville in full praise mode at Gospel Fest 2025, last night, July 24, 2025.
USVI: Drunk driver gets 5 years after fatal crash & year on the run
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Kaley L. Lund has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Marvin Barton.
VIslanders urged to share data to measure economic impact of festivals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islanders are being urged to be more willing to provide information on the impact of festivals and events on the local economy.
VI Cadets in Dominica for Caribbean Cadet Camp
GRAND BAY, Dominica- A delegation representing the Virgin Islands Cadet Corps is currently in Dominica attending a two-week Caribbean Cadet Corps Camp.
Customer Service Care Centre opens on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - A Customer Service Care Centre has been officially opened on Virgin Gorda, almost eliminating the need to travel to Tortola to access government services.
4 BFEC graduates on 3-week internship @Saba Rock Resort
SABA ROCK, VI- Four recent graduates from the Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda are engaged in a three-week internship with the Saba Rock Resort.
1st BVI/ASIA Scholarship graduate says experience was ‘life-changing’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ms Tisa Donovan, the first native of the Virgin Islands to graduate with a master’s degree through the BVI/Asia Scholarship, has shared her experiences as a student at Taipei Medical University, describing her time in Taiwan as life-changing.
Former VI Calypso Monarch 'King Henry' passes
SAN FERNANDO, Trinidad & Tobago- Former Calypso Monarch Ruben Henry, affectionately known as King Henry, who was well known in the Virgin Islands, especially Virgin Gorda, has passed.
Torchlight Procession to launch 71st Emancipation Festival Friday evening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 71st Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival is set to officially begin this Friday, July 25, 2025, with the much-anticipated Torchlight Procession.
TRC participates in CANTO 2025 in The Bahamas
NASSAU, The Bahamas– The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (Commission) is pleased to share that it participated in the 40th Annual CANTO Conference and Trade Exhibition, held from July 12 to 17, 2025, in Nassau, The Bahamas.
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