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August 9th, 2025
Extracts from his Book the Road to War by Dickson Igwe

By Dickson C. Igwe

By 1950, owing to its backing of its allies with its industry and military might, and then financing the rebuilding of a war-devastated world through the provision of US debt and financing, defined and denominated in Dollars, the USA was 50% of the global economy.

August 8th, 2025
Man rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with stab wounds

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man has been rushed to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with serious injuries, due to a stabbing in Road Town.

August 8th, 2025
This Week We Feature Young Professional Shaqori A.C. Smith

By Kirshena J. Joseph

ORLANDO, Florida, USA- Born in Puerto Rico and raised on Tortola, Virgin Islands (VI), it was his grandmother’s love for the arts that ignited the fire, setting Shaqori A.C. Smith on a path of seeing the plate as a canvas.

August 8th, 2025
Miguel Weekes & Kei-Andre Williams charged with firearm related offenses

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two individuals have been charged in connection with two separate firearm seizures during the Emancipation Festival period.

August 8th, 2025
Cornell Penn wins Antonio 'Tony' Martin Fisherman's Tournament in Carrot Bay

CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- East End resident Cornell Penn is the winner of the Antonio 'Tony' Martin Fisherman's Tournament held on August 7, 2025, as part of the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta 2025.

August 8th, 2025
'Carrot Bay is a very special place where culture lives & thrives'- Premier Wheatley

CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has emphasised that Carrot Bay can be seen as the epicentre of culture in the Virgin Islands.

August 8th, 2025
Valley Heights Commercial Plaza brings enhanced shopping experience to VG

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The shopping experience in Virgin Gorda is receiving a major boost with the completion of the Valley Heights Commercial Plaza in the Valley.

August 8th, 2025
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.

August 7th, 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.

August 8th, 2025
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.

August 7th, 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.

August 7th, 2025
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.

August 7th, 2025
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.

August 7th, 2025
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.

August 7th, 2025
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.

August 7th, 2025
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.

August 6th, 2025
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.

August 6th, 2025
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.

August 6th, 2025
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.

August 6th, 2025
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.

August 5th, 2025
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.

August 5th, 2025
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.

August 5th, 2025
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.

August 5th, 2025
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.

August 5th, 2025
'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.

August 5th, 2025
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.

August 4th, 2025
‘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.

August 4th, 2025
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.

August 4th, 2025
‘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.

August 4th, 2025
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.

August 4th, 2025
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.

August 4th, 2025
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.

August 3rd, 2025
'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.

August 3rd, 2025
‘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.

August 3rd, 2025
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.

August 3rd, 2025
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.

August 3rd, 2025
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.

August 2nd, 2025
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.

August 2nd, 2025
Tropical Wave approaching VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Tropical Wave is approaching the Virgin Islands (VI).

August 2nd, 2025
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.

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