Hons Walwyn & Turnbull want Recall Provisions for Elected Officials- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One thing is certain: When the Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D Wheatley (R7) and his delegation head to London in a few months to negotiate a new constitution, all legislators on his team will be on the same page.
USVI: Court urged to reject Martinez & O’Neal bids for acquittal & new trial
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Federal prosecutors are urging the court to reject post-conviction attempts by former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal to overturn their convictions or secure a new trial, arguing that the jury’s guilty verdicts were fully supported by the evidence presented in court.
‘Be careful about alienating the old guards’- Skelton-Cline to NDP leadership
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has cautioned the National Democratic Party (NDP) against alienating veteran members.
New ferry service for Jost van Dyke to begin 'soon'
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- A new ferry service will begin operations in the Jost van Dyke area soon.
ESHS student prevented from leaping from school building
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed that officers responded to an incident at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) yesterday, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, involving a student in distress.
Groundbreaking for HSLCC dormitories anticipated next year- HSLCC President
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The President of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Mr Richard W. Georges, has expressed optimism that the groundbreaking for student dormitories at HLSCC’s Paraquita Bay campus will take place next year.
UPDATE: Man injured in shooting @ Vanterpool Estate
VANTERPOOL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred in the Vanterpool Estate area on Sunday, April 26, 2026, around 7:00 PM.
Anegada, Salt Island & Nottingham Estate must be ancestral lands- HoA report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The one-man United Kingdom-imposed Commission of Inquiry (CoI) that terrorised the Virgin Islands (VI) some six years ago is still having negative effects on the people.
’We have achieved our objective’- Dr Ronald E. Georges on HPV vaccination for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has reached a significant milestone by achieving over 90 percent coverage of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for two consecutive years.
Work on Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital entering new phase
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Work on Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital is entering a new phase with the installation of chillers on the roof this week.
BVIEC’s Jio-Vonni Croal is CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo Overall Apprentice Champion
PORTSMOUTH, Dominica- Jio-Vonni Croal of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) emerged as the Overall Champion in the Apprentice Category of the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) Lineworkers Rodeo on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
HM Customs & RVIPF sign MoU for handling of contraband
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Majesty’s Customs and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a formal and structured partnership governing the seizure, handling, transferring and destruction of contraband.
HoA wants Public Service under Premier, Deputy Gov & Cabinet Sec must be Ancestral VIslanders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When the Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7)- led delegation goes to London later this year, there are some specific items they will be seeking from the new constitution.
Gov Bryan signs Executive Order banning firearms in Gov't buildings across USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. has signed an executive order establishing a territory-wide firearms policy for government buildings and workspaces in the US Virgin Islands, creating a uniform rule that prohibits most people from carrying firearms or ammunition inside those spaces, regardless of whether they hold a concealed carry license or another firearm license.
RCCT reports an impactful Rotary year under the leadership of Zoe J. Walcott
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola RCCT is reporting a successful 2025-2026 Rotary year under the leadership of President Zoe J. Walcott, who has been credited with the implementation of several impactful projects advancing Rotary International’s mission of being people of action.
VI to establish Parliamentary Commission for Standards soon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) will establish the Parliamentary Commission for Standards soon.
Car flips on Beef Island
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- It was yesterday afternoon, April 25, 2026, that a vehicle turned turtle on the stretch of road adjacent to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway.
Vehicle knocks out power in East End & VG
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI- A vehicle ploughed into two utility poles at Brandywine Bay early this morning, Sunday, April 26, 2026, knocking out power in East End and Virgin Gorda.
Pending criminal charges cannot disqualify Members or those running- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome Constitutional Review Commission recommended updating constitutional disqualification provisions for elected members or those who wish to seek office in the House of Assembly (HoA).
Mark H. Vanterpool feeling entitled 'was totally irresponsible'- Bishop Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - Bishop John I. Cline has emphasised that running for political office in the Virgin Islands (VI) is “not a game".
VICCTF is a 'trusted, credible bridge' but not the 'sole solution'- Hon Julian Fraser
GRAN CANARIA, Canary Islands – Deputy Premier and Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has described the launch of the Virgin Islands’ Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) as a pivotal moment for the region.
Cappoons Bay Triangle Domino Tournament tonight
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Cappoons Bay Triangle Domino Tournament presented by Chad C. George will take place tonight, Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Public schools receive softball equipment donation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- National sports and physical education programs across the Virgin Islands have been enhanced following a donation of softball equipment to public schools, including those on the sister islands of Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost van Dyke.
USVI: New $12 minimum wage takes effect
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Friday, April 26, 2026, marked “Day 0” of the implementation of the new minimum wage rate of $12.00 an hour across the US Virgin Islands.
Team BVIEC in Dominica for 2026 CARILEC Symposium & Rodeo
PICARD, Portsmouth, Dominica- A contingent from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is in Dominica attending the 2026 Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) Symposium and Rodeo this weekend.
VI named Best Luxury Destination in C’bean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has secured the Best Luxury Destination in the Caribbean in Modern Luxury’s 2026 Travel Awards, solidifying its position among the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations.
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You are building your country for your people not aliens
By Dickson C. Igwe
We work to pass on wealth to our future generations. Well, that is where our work exertions ultimately reside. We want what is best for our offspring and theirs’. Therefore, we build wealth so that when we die what we own passes on to our children.
District Councils coming to an area near you!- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome Constitutional Review Commission recommended amending the Constitution to provide for the establishment of local government through District Councils, supported by enabling legislation, to strengthen community-level governance and participation.
Skelton-Cline vows to help put a' sheet of licks' on any ex NDP member running in D4
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has vowed to help the current District 4 Representative, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith, in her campaign during the next general election, if any former District 4 Representative runs against her.
USVI: Tourist assaulted by mentally ill man in Christiansted
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI — An assault case in Christiansted involving an off-island visitor has reignited concern on St Croix about public safety, untreated mental illness, and homelessness, after a man accused of striking a tourist with a pipe was ordered to undergo psychological and psychiatric evaluation.
Civil Registry & Passport Office announces increase in UK passport fees
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islanders will face increased fees for obtaining United Kingdom passports following the announcement of revised fees, effective April 8, 2026.
Miss BVI 2026 to receive $80K 4-year scholarship; 2027 Haval Jolion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The educational scholarship has been reinstated as the top prize for the winner of the annual Miss British Virgin Islands Pageant held as part of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
‘The party is not breaking up; We just have one rogue member’- John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - Bishop John I. Cline has indicated that the National Democratic Party (NDP) is not disbanding over the fallout from one “rogue member,” referring to Mark H. Vanterpool.
More than 300 USVI-based vessels gone or set to leave- Project Fair Waters
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Project Fair Waters is calling for a coordinated US-UK framework for the regional charter market after the Office of the United States Trade Representative identified the Virgin Islands’ (VI) vessel licensing fee structure as a foreign trade barrier to the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
Junior Ministers to get new title; To be called ‘Minister of State’- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When the Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7)-led delegation travels to London to negotiate a new constitution, it will seek a new title change for Junior Ministers.
June 30, 2026 a public holiday; 250th Anniversary of freedom of Long Look people
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands is this year commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the freedom of the people of Long Look Estate, celebrated from 1776 to 2026, with a public holiday.
Phase 1 of Derelict Vessel Project @ SCB Harbour complete
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The first phase of the Derelict Vessels Removal and Disposal Project was completed in March 2026, when the final vessel of the 33 derelict vessels identified was removed from Sea Cows Bay Harbour.
'Wisdom did not prevail' @NDP elections- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the membership of the National Democratic Party (NDP) made the second-best decision during their internal elections last weekend.
BVIEC & HLSCC advance hands-on technical training through MOU
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) are continuing to strengthen technical education and workforce development through their ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the first cohort of students expected to begin hands-on training next fall semester on Diesel Engine 11 at BVIEC’s Long Bush facility.
Constitutional Negotiating Committee members named; No place for Walwyn!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has disclosed the names of the persons appointed to the Constitutional Negotiating Committee, which is expected to travel to London this year to hammer out a new constitution on behalf of the Virgin Islands.
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