Is Sonia M. Webster a hypocrite? Her salary scale rose 77% with new increase
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the normal critics of the political class are at it again, claiming that everyone deserves a salary increase except those who are elected, there is no mention that the Auditor General, Ms Sonia M. Webster, benefited from the salary scale increase by some 53% bottom of the scale to 77% at the top.
Refurbished community centre in Brewers Bay reopens tomorrow
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The refurbished community centre in Brewers Bay will be officially handed over to the community this Friday, September 19, 2025.
Bishop Cline to DPP: Stop allowing UK to 'use you as a tool against your own people'
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The outspoken clergyman, Bishop John I. Cline, has called out the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit, for allegedly being influenced by the United Kingdom (UK) to prosecute citizens of the Virgin Islands.
False notice of school closure circulating on social media- Education Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has said it is aware of a letter circulating on social media indicating that all public schools are closed today, Thursday, September 18, 2025, due to inclement weather.
HoA appeals for ‘patience’ following concerns over salary increase for Members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands has noted the “public interest and concern” expressed following media coverage, particularly regarding compensation for elected officials.
Auditor General wants explanation from DGO & MoF on ‘financial blunder’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Auditor General Sonia M. Webster has recommended that the Deputy Governor’s Office and the Ministry of Finance provide explanations as to why Cabinet and the House of Assembly were not informed of the potentially greater cost for implementation of the salary increases in 2024.
OTs need to make 'more of an effort to achieve' goals- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has said there is, in fact, a need for Overseas Territories (OTs) of the United Kingdom to have more collaboration.
Sports facility @Diamond Estate still incomplete due to lack of funding- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has revealed that her ministry has not yet secured funding for the completion of the basketball and sports facility at Diamond Estate on Tortola.
Housing juveniles @ HM Prison a ‘violation’ of VI Constitution- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), has put the government, more specifically the Ministry of Health and Social Development, on blast for not having a Juvenile Detention and Rehabilitation Centre and housing juveniles at His Majesty’s Prison, located in Balsam Ghut.
Croal & DeFreitas run non-advancing times in Tokyo
TOKYO, Japan- Jaleel N. Croal and Beyonce A. DeFreitas have completed the Virgin Islands’ showing at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, running non-advancing times in the 200m today, Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Digicel technician Davian L. Watson 'grateful to be alive'
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The Digicel technician who was injured while working on a pole in Romney Park, West End, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, has expressed gratitude for surviving the incident.
VI-UK relationship is like a child molested by an adult family member- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Noting that everyone has an inherent right to be free and that anything that interferes with that is morally and ethically wrong, commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline has compared the relationship between the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom (UK) to that of an innocent child molested by a family member.
Elderly prisoner found dead in cell @HMP
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- An elderly man, who was being held at His Majesty's Prison in Balsam Ghut on assault charges, was found dead in his cell today, September 16, 2025.
VI's goal is to be taken off Grey List 'within two years'- Ayana I. Glasgow
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Executive Director of International Business Regulations, Ayana I. Glasgow, has announced that efforts are underway to develop and implement a national action plan aimed at addressing the territory's status on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List.
D7 & 8 property owners urged to sign up for 'free connection' to sewage system
LONG SWAMP, Tortola, VI – Property owners in the Seventh and Eighth Districts, particularly in Fat Hogs Bay, Long Look, and Greenland, are encouraged to sign up for free connections to the sewage system from now until December 2026.
VI's Jr Minister for Tourism pays tribute to the late Sasso
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has described the late Jeavon Sasso, aka ‘UnkleMehn', as a “true Virgin Islands cultural icon”, following his passing.
Scrub Island Resort hails VI’s stable gov’t & increased air access
SCRUB ISLAND, VI– Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has hailed the Virgin Islands’ stable governance and increased air access as some of the reasons the Virgin Islands (VI) is a compelling choice for international property buyers.
Delilah G. Pease is VI’s first PanAm Jr Squash gold medallist
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala- Delilah G. Pease recently brought home the Virgin Islands’ (VI) first-ever Pan American Squash Championship Junior Open gold medal.
Dr Robert A. Mathavious 'was a titan of integrity & innovation'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has paid tribute to the late Dr Robert A. Mathavious, remembering him as a titan of integrity and innovation, whose legacy will forever guide the future of the Virgin Islands.
VI defends financial services @ UK Economic Crime Symposium
LONDON, United Kingdom- The Virgin Islands (VI) was represented at the 42nd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime held from August 31 to September 7, 2025, at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, in the United Kingdom, by Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley.
Kyron A. McMaster 5th in 400m Hurdles Heats @ World C/ships in Tokyo
TOKYO, Japan- The only man to medal at the World Athletics Championships for the Virgin Islands, Kyron A. McMaster, OBE will not repeat that feat this year, as he has ended his participation at the games in Tokyo with a non-advancing time in the 400m Hurdles Heats.
BVIEC makes 'no apologies' when it comes to employees' safety- Dr Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has said he will never compromise the safety of the employees, even if it means keeping power off.
Tropical wave in Atlantic could be the next named storm- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said it continues to monitor a tropical wave in the Atlantic that could possibly be the next named storm of the season.
Digicel technician suffers electric shocks while on pole @ West End
WEST END, Tortola, VI- A technician attached to the telecommunications company, Digicel, was injured while working on a pole in Romney Park, West End, on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
UPDATE: Chantel E. Malone struggles in Long Jump Final @Worlds
TOKYO, Japan- The Virgin Islands' national record holder in the Women's Long Jump event, Chantel E. Malone, was well beyond her best in the final of the Long Jump event at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, today, September 14, 2025.
VI’s trailblazer, pioneer, nation builder & visionary Robert A. Mathavious passes
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The Virgin Islands has been plunged into mourning after the passing this morning, Sunday, September 14, 2025, of Dr Robert A. Mathavious, OBE.
Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite 4th in 100m Heats @World Championship 2025
TOKYO, Japan- The Virgin Islands' fastest man, Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite, narrowly missed out on qualifying for the semi-finals of the Men's 100m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Alternative Secondary Education Program is a critical partner for the ministry- Hon. Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, the Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has praised the Alternative Secondary Education Programme (ASEP) as a vital partner of her ministry.
'Our Ministry's work matters to everyone'- Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has identified the expansion of renewable energy and improvements to water infrastructure as key priorities for progress in 2025, which highlights the Government's commitment to sustainability, resilience, and reliable public utilities.
USVI: Jeavon 'UnkleMehn' Sasso has died
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The Virgin Islands is mourning the loss of Jeavon Sasso, known to fans as Sasso, Uncle Sasso, and UnkleMehn, who died after being removed from life support. The VIPD confirmed his passing Thursday morning but has not yet specified the exact date or time of death, though it is believed to have occurred Wednesday.
12% increase in domestic violence- Acting DCP Davis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The surge in violence across the territory will take centre stage at the first-ever Anti-Crime Summit later this month.
Charlie Kirk & WW3
By Dickson C. Igwe
On September 10, 2025, a single bullet to the neck assassinated one Charlie Kirk a far right influencer and youth leader in the Make America Great Again Movement. This tragic event took place on a university campus in Utah where Kirk was holding a convention.
'We stand firmly behind our athletes in Tokyo'- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has stated that it is a proud and historic moment for the Virgin Islands to field six athletes at the World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from September 13 to 21, 2026.
Increase in Immigration Fees to go into effect October 1, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Immigration of the Virgin Islands has announced an increase in immigration fees, effective October 1, 2025.
‘I am an ally of the VIP'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has described himself as an “ally” of the current Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government.
Claude A. Kettle appointed Acting PS in Education Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has confirmed the appointment of Mr Claude A. Kettle as Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, effective July 1, 2025.
BVIEC GM speaks out on disconnecting power supply of BVIHSA
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has defended the company for disconnecting health centres in 2024.
BVIPA reaches out to Florida team to assist with sargassum seaweed influx
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has reached out to a team from Florida, in the United States, to assist in addressing the influx of sargassum seaweed.
VI public service records 8% increase in annual rapid readiness assessment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands public service has recorded an 8 per cent increase in its annual rapid readiness assessment for 2025 compared to 2024.
Bishop John I Cline named interim President of the NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After announcing in March of this year that the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the breakaway Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) had merged under the NDP banner, there has been some more development within the NDP.
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