Police believe fugitives Almestica & Burgos still in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Prison escapees Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who broke out of His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut on October 25, 2025, are still believed to be hiding out in the Virgin Islands (VI).
USVI senators rebuke each other 'in Jesus name' during horse track funding debate
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Tensions flared in the US Virgin Islands Legislature on Thursday, October 30, 2025, after Senator Carla J. Joseph and Novelle A. Francis clashed over Senator Joseph's intention to assess the economic viability of horse racing on St Croix.
Polyclinics in Grenada a perfect example for VI - Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The establishment of polyclinics in rural areas throughout the Virgin Islands (VI) could significantly enhance healthcare delivery in the territory and reduce the burden on Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital, according to Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9).
Ice Connection repeat as VG Summer Jam Basketball Champions
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Ice Connection are the champions of the 2025 CG Summer Jam Basketball League, sweeping Set It Off in the Best of 5 Championship Series at A. Jeffrey Caines Area in Virgin Gorda.
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HoA to increase to 15 elected members- Hon Julian Fraser
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- While speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, October 31, 2025, for the 30 Million USD Nanny Cay Development Project, Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3) made an announcement.
VI's Robotics Team currently ranked 30th @ First Global Challenge in Panama
PANAMA CITY, Panama – The Virgin Islands (VI) Robotics Team has gained recognition as it continues to rise in the rankings, now positioned 30th out of 181 teams in the 2025 First Global Challenge, taking place in Panama City from October 29 to November 1.
Over 15,000 residents visited Logos Hope- Premier’s Office
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Premier is reporting that the inaugural visit by MV Logos Hope to the Virgin Islands (VI) saw over 15,000 residents visiting the ship during its four-day stay.
‘Every donation’ ensures no one faces cancer alone- Ms Gloria A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of the BVI Cancer Society, Ms Gloria A. Fahie, has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support received at last weekend’s 2025 CIBC Caribbean Walk for the Cure (WFTC).
Ground broken on $30M+ Nanny Cay Marina expansion project
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- Ground was officially broken on a multi-million dollar Nanny Cay Marina expansion on Friday, October 31, 2025.
The Monroe Doctrine returns
By Dickson C. Igwe
In September and October 2025, the USA began to move powerful military assets into the Caribbean. The US Navy has been the spearhead of the US defense system from World War 2.
GAC officially launched in the VI
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI- The Tortola Auto Group proudly unveiled the highly anticipated GAC Auto brand to the public on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Direct Relief Project to assist VI in times of crisis- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Direct Relief Project, aimed at enhancing healthcare services in the Virgin Islands to better respond to natural disasters and external shocks, has been officially handed over to the Ministry of Health and Social Development.
Farmers & fishers need license & business plan for subvention- Premier
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that farmers and fisherfolk must obtain a license and develop a business plan to qualify for significant government subventions.
Cabinet endorses airport runway extension length of 7,000 ft- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After months of analysis, technical work, and stakeholder consultations, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has reported that Cabinet has accepted and approved the recommendation of the Outline Business Case for the airport expansion project as of October 1, 2025.
VI will ‘provide assistance [to Jamaica] where we are able’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) is ready to assist Jamaica following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa.
‘I remain committed to addressing violence against women’- HoA Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Corine N. George-Massicote has pledged to work towards addressing violence against women in the Virgin Islands (VI).
BVIEC to join CARLIEC’s restoration efforts in Jamaica
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will join other regional power companies through the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) to assist Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
Ice Connection edge Set It Off 94-93 in Game 1 of VG Summer Jam C/ships
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Defending champions Ice Connection have drawn first blood against former champions Set It Off in the Senior Championships of the 2025 VG Summer Jam Basketball League.
Hon Smith leads financial services road show in Latin America
SAO PAULO, Brazil- In an effort to strengthen the Virgin Islands' financial services brand across the Latin America region, a group of officials from the financial sector embarked on a roadshow throughout Latin America.
VI’s legislature marks 75th anniversary starting November 2
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The highly anticipated 75th anniversary of the restoration of the Virgin Islands’ (VI) legislature is scheduled to begin on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
3 arrested & 2 firearms recovered in stop & search operations this week- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has conducted a series of high-visibility patrols and stop-and-check operations over the past 24 hours, which have generated results.
BVIPA launches year celebration marking 35th anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), Akeem R. Pickering, stated that the authority's 35th anniversary is to honour the past, celebrate the present, and build a stronger future.
Re-establishing a public library in Road Town ‘a priority for us’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been since May 2016, under the then National Democratic Party (NDP), and then Education Minister Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), that the public library in Road Town closed its doors and has not reopened to this day, nearly 10 years later.
Jubilee E. Vanterpool wins 5th Annual My Favourite Teacher Essay Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Jubilee E. Vanterpool of Ivan Dawson Primary School in Cane Garden Bay is the winner of the 5th Annual My Favourite Teacher Essay Competition held by the Rotary Club of Road Town.
VI Robotics Team off to Panama for 2025 FIRST Global Challenge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Five young Virgin Islanders are set to proudly raise the Territory's flag on the global stage as they compete in the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama City from October 29 to November 1, 2025.
‘You don’t know the benefits of travel if you don’t travel’- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has shut down naysayers who criticise the government for what has been deemed 'frequent travel'.
Independent Grenada MP moves to launch ‘first rate movement’
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada - Independent Grenada MP Charles Peter David says he is launching the much-talked about party on November 16, a movement that one recently published local poll suggested could immediately become a significant political force.
‘Too many vehicles’ in the VI- Violet Thomas-Gaul
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points Co-host Violet Thomas-Gaul has said there are too many vehicles in the Virgin Islands (VI) and has called upon the government of the day to do something about it.
3 D3 schools received bottled water from One Mart & Willock
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Three schools in the Sea Cows Bay community have benefited from a collaboration between One Mart Superstore and local businessman Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee.
VI archers capture 12 medals @ C/bean Development C/Ships in T&T
MACOYA, Trinidad & Tobago- The Virgin Islands (VI) captured 12 medals, including 2 gold medals, at the Caribbean Developmental Championships 2025 held from October 22 to 26 at the Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago.
VI residents flood MV Logos Hope; Final day for book fair is today
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) have seized the opportunity in droves to board the world's largest floating book fair, MV Logos Hope, to not only satisfy their curiosity about the ship but also to purchase from the expanded selection of over 5,000 titles of books at affordable prices.
USVI passes bill allowing gov't workers to run for office without resigning
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- When it was time to vote for Bill 36-0134, legislation allowing government employees in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) to run for political office without having to resign their posts, three lawmakers chose to abstain instead of recording an opinion on the measure.
‘We might have to do a march’ to get the horse track back- Judith E. Vanterpool
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Local businesswoman Mrs Judith E. Vanterpool has called for the return of Ellis Thomas Downs racetrack and even suggested a march be done to demand its return.
Purcell shooting incident not connected to prison break- National Security Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Security Council (NSC) of the Virgin Islands has confirmed that the shooting incident reported in Purcell Estate on October 26, 2025, is not related to the recent prison escape.
Jamaica's Hon Consul to VI ready to act as critical liaison after Hurricane Melissa
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Mr Paul B. Dennis, KC, Jamaica's Honourary Consul to the Virgin Islands (VI), has said he will act as a critical liaison between the government of Jamaica and Jamaicans living in the Virgin Islands (VI) following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, if necessary.
VI students in Jamaica evacuated to Cayman Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that students studying in Jamaica have been safely evacuated to the Cayman Islands ahead of the expected passage of Hurricane Melissa.
11 ex regional heads of state condemn Trinidad over US military alignment
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- Eleven former Caribbean heads of state have issued a rare joint condemnation of Trinidad and Tobago’s Kamla S. Persad-Bissessar, accusing her of breaking regional unity and betraying the Caribbean’s long-standing Zone of Peace.
Over 250 households signed up for BVIEC's solar programme
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity (BVIEC) Step Programme, officially known as the Solar Technology Energy Programme (STEP), which aims to significantly reduce electricity bills for residents in the Virgin Islands, has attracted over 250 homeowners for the implementation of solar systems.
UPDATE: VI women netballers lose to Statia by single point in Plate final
LONGWALL ROAD, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten- The Virgin Islands women’s netballers gave it their all in the Plate final of the Battle of the Isles netball tournament in St Maarten on Sunday, October 27, 2025, but were edged by St Eustatius by the narrowest of margins.
VI feels 6.5 magnitude earthquake off Guadeloupe
BEAUSEJOUR, Guadeloupe- Residents across several parts of the Caribbean, including the Virgin Islands were shaken this morning, October 27, 2025, after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Dominica, Guadeloupe, and Martinique.
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