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Premier Wheatley encourages new Belongers to embrace VI heritage
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - One hundred thirteen residents have been granted Belonger status in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Airgasm 3 tops 26th Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge
ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- The 2026 racing calendar got underway with the Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge on January 24, 2026.
Former CDB President Dr William W. Smith dies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) will forever remember the pivotal role the late Dr William W. Smith played in the territory.
Contract signed to demolish former Chief Minister's residence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The former Chief Minister’s residence, Estate No. 2, will be demolished in February 2026, as part of the ongoing revitalisation of the Virgin Islands (VI) government’s public estate.
Miss OECS pageant experience was 'truly amazing'- Miss BVI Donyelle D. Hodge
ROSEAU, Dominica - Despite not winning any awards at the 2026 Miss OECS Pageant, 25-year-old Miss British Virgin Islands, Donyelle D. Hodge, expressed that it is always a pleasure to serve as an ambassador for her country.
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The BVI caught in the Donroe cross hairs
By Dickson C. Igwe
Donald Trump is serious about imposing his version of the Monroe Doctrine in the Americas.
BVI Chamber of Commerce announces incoming 2026/27 Board of Directors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the incoming Board of Directors for the 2026/27 term, marking the beginning of a new chapter of leadership, advocacy, and strategic engagement on behalf of the Territory’s business community.
Wade N. Smith CoI witch-hunt bogus case dismissed as expected!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another of the Commission of Inquiry’s (CoI) witch-hunt cases against residents of the Virgin Islands who speak up for justice, oppose double standards and corruption, and who have good integrity, has been tossed in the waste bin by the courts.
US citizens do not require ETA to visit VI- Premier Wheatley clarifies
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- United States (VI) visitors to the Virgin Islands (VI) do not presently require Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said.
Darlene A. Baptiste named CEO of JFL & SRMC as USVI hospitals unify leadership
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Current Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center CEO Darlene A. Baptiste has now also been appointed chief executive officer of the Schneider Regional Medical Center, as the Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation moves forward with a plan to unify operations across the territory’s public hospitals, the Consortium has learned.
UPDATE: VI suffer 3rd straight loss @CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers
MANAGUA, Nicaragua- The Virgin Islands (VI) suffered a 3rd straight loss in Group E at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Managua, Nicaragua, following a 6-0 defeat to Grenada on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Hon de Castro slams Hon Turnbull for 'playing politics' with playground donation
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has expressed dissatisfaction with Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) over an incident that took place on the premises of Ivan Dawson Primary School on January 28, 2026.
HoA Management Act 2025 bill comes into effect today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (Management) Act, 2025, will come into effect today, January 30, 2026, following its assent on January 26, 2026.
Guyana is a safer bet for oil investment than Venezuela- Marco A. Rubio
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- US Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio has told US lawmakers that Guyana offers a more reliable investment environment than Venezuela, warning that energy companies will place their money where legal protections and contract enforcement are clear.
‘Sport is a sanctuary & a catalyst’- Bria A. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the honourees of the Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Commission’s BVI Women in Sports Commission Unsung Women in Sports has said sports have given many women great opportunities while navigating expectations and rules set most times by men.
'Neighbours can live in peace as we have for years'- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Our position is continuously clear. We remain committed to the duty of protecting and improving our environment and economy." This is according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), speaking on the recently implemented Commercial Recreational Vessels Licensing (Amendment) Act, 2025, particularly the fee increase, which has infuriated maritime stakeholders in the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
11 charged in Medicaid fraud that cost USVI $309,099
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A sweeping Medicaid and food assistance fraud investigation widened significantly on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as the [US] VI Department of Justice confirmed multiple arrests of Department of Human Services employees, their relatives, and associates, and issued a wanted bulletin for a suspect who remains at large.
Are veneers worth it? How to decide without regret
Dr Gerdan S. Lamorell
Choosing veneers is not just a cosmetic decision — it’s a personal and clinical one. When done correctly, veneers can restore confidence, function, and harmony to a smile. When rushed or poorly planned, they can lead to disappointment and regret.
VIP gov’t to complete its agenda 'before we go back to the polls’- Premier
BAUGEHRS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government has an agenda to complete before elections are called.
HLSCC & ESHS to host College Fair in February
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - H. Lavity Stoutt Community College HLSCC, in collaboration with Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), will host a two-day College Fair next month.
D2 Rep accused of putting playground @ Ivan Dawson school without authorisation
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Playground equipment placed on the compound of Ivan Dawson Primary School by Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) was ordered removed from the premises today, January 28, 2026, due to Hon Turnbull allegedly failing to follow established procedures.
Qualified VIslanders urged to apply for jobs @PHSU BVI
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is looking to hire more local faculty and staff members at its Virgin Islands (VI) campus.
8 female sports pioneers honoured by GEDI Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Eight women who have made significant contributions to sports in the Virgin Islands (VI) were recently honoured by the Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Commission through its BVI Women in Sports Commission Unsung Women in Sports.
BVI Red Cross partners with American Red Cross to deliver First Aid training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Red Cross is investing in strengthening its training capacity by certifying additional First Aid Instructors in partnership with the American Red Cross.
NDP with Hon Penn @helm is 'dead on arrival'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Clergyman and social commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the National Democratic Party (NDP) to replace its current chairman.
Business owner partners with gov't to repair railing near Banco Popular
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A local business owner has collaborated with the Government of the Virgin Islands to enhance the Road Town Partnership Programme.
VI doesn’t have $25B in federal funding ‘but we too have to eat’- USVI Governor
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Even while acknowledging that the Virgin Islands (VI), a British Overseas Territory, is not as fortunate as the US Virgin Islands (USVI), which gets substantial federal funding, USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr is shamelessly and heartlessly determined to put pressure on the VI over its recent increase in maritime fees.
USVI: Calvert White’s bid to self-surrender to minimum-security prison rejected
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- One day after asking permission to self-surrender to a minimum-security federal prison in Alabama, Calvert White was told no, at least for now.
Work on Virgin Gorda Market Square to begin soon- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – The Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, has announced that plans are underway to start work on the Virgin Gorda Market Square.
STCW returns to HLSCC with enhanced facilities & expanded maritime training offerings
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- After a strategic pause to rebuild, upgrade, and strengthen its maritime infrastructure, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has officially announced the return of the STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) beginning February 2026, following recertification and approval by the United Kingdom’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA).
BVI Arbitration Week carded for March 2026
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The BVI International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC) will host BVI Arbitration Week in March 2026.
5 more derelict vessels identified for removal @SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Five additional derelict vessels have been identified while the Derelict Vessels Removal and Disposal Project is ongoing.
Further increasing minimum wage requires ‘a delicate balance’- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said there is a lot to consider and measures to put in place when it comes to further increasing the minimum wage.
29 customs officers & staff recognised in observance of Customs Week 2026
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Twenty-nine (29) officers within His Majesty's Customs Department were recognised during a luncheon to celebrate the opening of Customs Week 2026, which took place on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
USVI stakeholders left fuming after UK MPs shun maritime fallout with VI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The United Kingdom’s recent debate on the constitutional review of the Virgin Islands (VI) did not address the documented economic impact of new VI marine-licensing laws on the US Virgin Islands (USVI), despite detailed findings by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in the Executive Office of the President outlining significant harm to USVI charter operators and the wider marine-tourism economy.
More confusion looms over Opposition Leader’s post; Hon Penn in the ring!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an article on January 12, 2026, our news centre highlighted efforts to oust Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) as Opposition Leader, following his Alliance colleague Hon Stacey R. Mather (AL) crossing the floor to join the popular Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government. The Opposition now has four members.
FinTech on the Seas returns in June 2026
NECKER ISLAND, VI- FinTech on the Seas: the BVI’s Digital Assets Summit, put on by BVI Finance, returns to the Virgin Islands (VI) in June 2026.
UPDATE: VI overpowered by Costa Rica in CONCACAF U17 football qualifier
MANAGUA, Nicaragua- The Virgin Islands (VI) Girls Under-17 National Team had a tough opening game in the 2026 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Nicaragua on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Premier’s Party ‘not just a social gathering’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was an atmosphere of music, laughter, lots of dancing among the elegantly dressed men and women, and even reflection, when the Premier’s Party was held at Prime Restaurant in the heart of Road Town on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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