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Soca artist Adam O presented with CIBC Award for Performer of the Year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- VI-Well-known Soca artist from Virgin Gorda, Adam O (Adam L. O'Neal), was officially presented with the CIBC Award for Musical Performance, the Stage Award—“Performer of the Year" recently. He received this honour during the Virgin Islands Icon Awards, which took place on July 6, 2025.
Dr Ronald F. Smith-Berkeley Acting as Deputy Governor until August 17
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Dr Ronald F. Smith-Berkeley is acting in the office of Deputy Governor.
Virgin Islands Pensioners Remuneration Bill (2025)
By Vere H.E. Browne
Section 1: Short Title- This Act may be cited as the Virgin Islands Pensioners Remuneration Act, 2025.
East End/Long Look delivers creative parade
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Spectators turning up for the East End/Long Look Emancipation Festival Parade on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, were not disappointed, as there was much energy, creativity, variety, colour, and good vibes.
VI's Jay D. Smith & GBR into U23 European Championship semifinal
TREBIC, Czechia- Virgin Islander Jay D. Smith and the Great Britain (GBR) Baseball U23 Team have secured their spot in the European Championship semifinal.
RVIPF attends Swearing-In of New Chiefs of Police in USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Commissioner of Police and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in a show of solidarity with the US Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) attended the official Swearing-In Ceremony of the newly appointed Chiefs of Police on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Parade results: ‘Jougo’ wins Road March; BVI Tribe is Best Adult Troupe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The results are in for the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival’s August Monday Parade in Road Town on August 4, 2025, and there are hardly any surprises.
Politicians 'too cowardly' when it comes to self-determination- E. Benito Wheatley
SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten, NA- Virgin Islands Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley has challenged politicians, calling them cowardly in the movement for self-determination.
UPDATE: VI hammered by St Kitts in CONCACAF U15 C/ships in Aruba
SAVANETA, Aruba- The Virgin Islands U15 Boys’ National Football Team will have to return to the drawing board, after failing to score a point in League B, Group F of the CONCACAF Football Championships in Aruba.
East End & Long Look come alive with J’ouvert 2025
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The East End and Long Look communities brought in the sunrise this morning, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with celebration as the East End/Long Look J’ouvert revellers made their way through the streets from 4:00 AM.
Premier pushing for national holiday for 250-year anniversary of freedom in EE/LL
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said that the 250-year anniversary of the manumission of the people of Nothingham Estate will be celebrated in grand style, including with a national holiday next year.
Retirees will be interviewed following exit of public service- David D. Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Retirees of the Virgin Islands Public Service are being called on to create a path for someone who is coming after them.
Those wanting to take away EE/LL festival are ‘ignorant’ of history- Hon Marlon A. Penn
EAST END, Tortola, VI - The Eighth District Representative and Opposition Member, Hon Marlon A. Penn, has stated that those seeking to remove the festivities from the East End/Long Look community are ignorant of their history.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hon Kye M. Rymer on sticks @ Emancipation Day Parade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ 71st Emancipation Day Parade held on Monday, August 4, 2025, was filled with colours, glitz, dancing and much entertainment as it rolled down the streets of Road Town, the capital city.
Colourful & well-participated August Monday Parade brightens Road Town
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The August Monday Parade, a staple of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, coloured and hyped the streets of Road Town yesterday, August 4, 2025, and could be regarded as one that had one of the largest participations in recent times.
VI represented @ Disaster Management Workshop in Antigua
ST JOHN’S, Antigua- Disaster response within the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean will be strengthened, following the country’s participation in a weeklong Disaster Management Workshop in Antigua.
The East End/Long Look festival village officially opens today
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The East End/Long Look festival village will come alive today, Tuesday, August 5, as the celebration of the grand opening of the village festival will take place at Greenland Field.
'Freedom once attained must be preserved & nurtured'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has said that celebrating emancipation is not marking a day in history but honouring a legacy.
VI's Jay D. Smith called up to GRB U23 European Baseball Championship Team
LONDON, England, UK- Virgin Islander Jay D. Smith has been selected to the Great Britain 2025 WBSC U23 European Baseball Championships Team.
‘The story of our people is rooted in majesty’- Dr Melvin A. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dr Melvin A. Turnbull has urged Virgin Islanders to tell their story of majesty, wisdom and achievement and to tell it often.
NLBC mission to Africa: A bit of official business in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda, Africa- The New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) mission to Africa is wrapping up today, August 4, 2025, as the last leg of the trip was in Uganda.
‘Crime is an oppressive reality that must be stamped out’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has likened crime to an “oppressive reality”, as he urged Virgin Islanders to take a stand against criminality in the territory.
Man with firearm arrested @ Rise & Shine
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many attended the Rise and Shine Tramp in Road Town this morning, August 4, 2025, to just dance and have a grand time, at least one person thought it necessary to carry a firearm to the mass party.
Non-stop energy @ 2025 Rise & Shine Tramp
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands was in party mode early this morning, August 4, 2025, as hundreds stormed the streets of Road Town for the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival’s Rise and Shine Tramp.
Independence referendum won’t be ‘valuable’ now- E. Benito Wheatley
SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten- Virgin Islands Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley has opined that a referendum to decide whether the Territory moves forward with independence or not would not be valuable at this time.
'Sistah Joyce' alleges of bullying & harassment; VIF&FC clears the air
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Well-known calypsonian Joycelyn Searles Duncan aka ‘Sista Joyce’ has taken to social media to accuse the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) of bullying and harassment, and even went as far as to say she was fearful for her life.
‘Respect for each other’ was always @forefront of VI culture- Premier
WICKHAM’S CAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands culture was always about respect for God and respect for everyone more than anything else, and urged Virgin Islanders to not put away those values.
Wolues mauled 0-8 in 2025 CFU Club Shield in T&T
BALMAIN, Couva, Trinidad & Tobago- After going down 0-3 in their opening Group C clash with 19-time Suriname league champions, SV Transvaal on July 27, 2025, Wolues FC of the Virgin Islands were hoping for a better showing in their second game of the 2025 CFU Club Shield in Trinidad and Tobago. However, the road only got tougher for the visitors.
St Mary The Virgin Episcopal Church celebrates 150 years of ministry on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- St Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church is inviting members of the community to share in its activities to celebrate 150 years of ministry on Virgin Gorda.
Firearm seized from man seen acting suspiciously in vicinity of festival village
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) arrested an individual in possession of an illegal firearm in the early hours of Saturday, August 2, 2025, following a targeted operation to maintain public safety during festival celebrations.
VIP invested $16.9M more in Education than average NDP administration- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government has invested $16.9 million more in education compared to the average spending of the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration.
Tropical Wave approaching VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Tropical Wave is approaching the Virgin Islands (VI).
Influx of Sargassum could continue for days or weeks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The influx of Sargassum seaweed may continue over the coming days and even weeks, a Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change press release on Friday, August 1, 2025, has advised.
3 new executive appointments @ Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has made changes to its executive team with the hire of three new individuals.
15 Police Officers & Members of Marine Unit recognised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Acting Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF), Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, held a prestigious Commendation Ceremony to honour the exemplary service of eight dedicated police officers and seven committed members of the Marine Unit.
The Road to World War
By Dickson C. Igwe
After the Second World War ended in 1945 the USA emerged the world military and economic hegemon.
Everything would have been fixed ‘if Andrew Fahie was Premier’- Hon Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After providing a long list of things that he believes need addressing in the territory, Territorial At Large Member Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE told the members of the House of Assembly (HoA) that he believes the former premier, Andrew A. Fahie, would have resolved those issues if he were still the premier.
Public reminded not to sell alcohol to minors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The 2025 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival is underway, and the Family and Juvenile Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging the public to remain vigilant in safeguarding our youth, particularly from the dangers of underage drinking.
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Malachy Payne & 17-year-old charged separately for firearm possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested and charged two males in connection with separate firearm recoveries during recent police operations in the Territory.
Gov Pruce to miss Emancipation Festival due to delay in shoulder recovery
LONDON, United Kingdom- Governor Daniel Pruce will once again miss the Virgin Islands Emancipation celebrations, making it at least three years in a row that a United Kingdom-appointed governor would be absent from the territory during this significant period in the Virgin Islands (VI).
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