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Contract signed for fish landing site & Road Town Master Plan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has emphasised that recent international events, such as pandemics and geopolitical tensions, have highlighted the fragility of international supply chains, hence stating that it is not only wise but essential to strengthen local food production systems.
‘NDP will not put wool over our eyes’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Social and political commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline believes the National Democratic Party (NDP) is regrouping for the upcoming general elections, but he has raised concerns about the future leadership of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition.
Preservation of Names of Places Act 2001 comes into force 24 years later
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A piece of legislation that was passed in the Legislative Council on April 12, 2001, and assented to by the then-governor Francis J. Savage on July 10, 2001, finally came into force on March 1, 2026, after the proclamation was published in the Official Gazette by Governor Daniel Pruce on February 28, 2026.
Popular local fishermen arrested for allegedly using illegal fishing methods
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Well-known local fishermen from the western end of Tortola, Albert Stoutt and his sons Andrew and Zacchari were reportedly arrested and charged on Friday, March 20, 2026, for alleged illegal fishing.
BVIEC investigating 'full cause' of early morning territory-wide power outage
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has disclosed that a complete shutdown of all engines at Henry Wilfred Smith Power Station in Pockwood Pond resulted in a territory-wide power outage, with the exception of Anegada, this morning, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
UPDATE: Gov't restores cistern @ abattoir in Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI— After weeks of ongoing water issues at the abattoir in Paraquita Bay, the government has reported that the cistern has been restored.
Potential NDP candidates revealed; Hons Walwyn & Turnbull return
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has revealed a potential list of National Democratic Party (NDP) for the next general elections, saying that the NDP family is back together.
Premier Wheatley confident VI will soon be able to govern itself
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed confidence that the systems that are being put in place will position the Virgin Islands to govern itself in the future.
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival kicks off with more than 64 boats
NANNY CAY, VI – Over 64 boats from 15 countries are competing in the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, one of the Caribbean's premier sailing events.
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Tortola resident charged for assaulting female @UVI dormitory
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A man is facing domestic violence-related charges after police say a visit from Tortola to see his girlfriend on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) ended in an assault inside her dormitory room at the University of the Virgin Islands, following a confrontation over messages she found on his phone and believed pointed to infidelity.
Best of the best awarded @National Science & Innovation Fair
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2026 National Science and Innovation Fair organised by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports culminated on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Road Town.
Education Minister 'ready to listen' to 1st ever National Student Government
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has officially installed its first-ever National Student Government (NSG), marking a significant step in amplifying student voices across the territory.
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Thrilling end to SVA Youth Volleyball League Championships
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Sports Vision Academy (SVA) Youth Volleyball League concluded with the Championships on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Save The Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom.
UPDATE: Road works begin in Sea Cows Bay
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- As promised, road works in Sea Cows Bay began today, Monday, March 23, 2026, in the Palestina area.
Premier Wheatley appointed Honourary Member of Jaleel Cameron Foundation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has been appointed an Honourary Member of the Jaleel Cameron Foundation.
Trump says ICE will make arrests @airports
VI CONSORTIUM
WASHINGTON D.C, USA- Hundreds of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are being sent to 14 airports, which federal officials have not publicly identified, as the Transportation Security Administration’s staffing problems grow more severe under the Department of Homeland Security funding standoff. ICE deployment is expected to begin Monday and is aimed at helping with crowd control and security line management, not formal passenger screening.
Car topples on Rogues Bay; Persons trapped
ROGUES BAY, Tortola, VI- Some time before 8:00 AM, today, March 23, 2026, a car toppled on a hill at Rogues Bay, on the main island of Tortola, and overturned.
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Repaying the trust of the people
Alred C. Frett
Clinging to Old Habits or Accepting Your Evolution:
Beware the Ides of March… We are all in deep trouble, and Self-sacrifice and the Failure to love ourselves are no solution… You heard this before, but still remain convinced that the Enemy will save you… Fact is, while Slaves worked to death in building America, the Masters slept… Even after slavery, we re-shackled ourselves to the same unfair System, and in the process, lost our self-worth and ambition.
Some seeking political office on notion that 'it is my turn'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has warned Virgin Islanders that the Virgin Islands (VI) needs leaders who will meet the moment that the country is in now and is approaching.
Lifting of Order in Council is a ‘national victory’- Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the lifting of the Order in Council is a national victory.
Cabinet decides to convert Old Admin Building into heritage centre & museum
MAIN STREET, Tortola, VI- The Old Administration Building on Main Street, which underwent renovation in September 2024 in phases, will become a dedicated cultural centre and national museum.
Woman injured in 2-vehicle accident on Fort Hill
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- A woman was injured in a collision involving two vehicles on Fort Hill, Tortola, in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 22, 2026.
USVI: 9 businesses hit in 24-hour burglary spree across Frederiksted
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— The [US] Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating a series of burglaries that hit several businesses around Frederiksted within a 24-hour period on Thursday, according to an advisory issued Friday, March 20, 2026.
Wolues maul Rebels to lift 2026 Women's President Cup
KINGSTOWN, Tortola, VI- Wolues outplayed Rebels in every department to win the 2026 Women's President Cup Final played at Cedar International in Kingstown on Friday, March 20, 2026.
5 mths after prisoners escaped, Superintendent still on job, but 2 locals sent on leave!
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- It was some five months ago that two inmates from His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) escaped and to date they have not been recaptured. They escaped on the night of Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The UK should resist compulstion to 'flex their colonial muscles' - Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), has expressed his satsifaction of the lifting of the Order in Council; however, he believes that it should never have been contemplated in the first place.
Delilah Pease is VI’s youngest Senior National Squash Champion
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Delilah Pease, at only 11 years old, is the Virgin Islands’ (VI) youngest Senior National Squash Champion.
Rehabilitation works @ Sabbath Hill will commence on Tuesday
SABBATH HILL, Tortola, VI–Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has announced that rehabilitation works on the Sabbath Hill road will commence on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. ; therefore, residents and motorists are being advised to use an alternate route to access this area.
Minister for Education announced 81 fully funded scholarships @ HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islanders will soon have the opportunity to access higher education at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
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Migration is hot button
By Dickson C. Igwe
In the UK, the Reform Party, a right of center political party and movement, has ascended the ladder of power due to a very poor and even thoughtless UK migration policy.
Motor scooter & bus involved in Friday afternoon accident
SLANEY, Tortola, VI- Sometime before 4:00 PM today, Friday, March 20, 2026, a motor scooter appeared to have collided with a bus.
National Unity Gov’t ‘showed they could meet in the middle’- Hon Stacy R. Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL), applauded the National Unity Government, which was formed in 2022, following the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) and the threat of the Order in Council.
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Social Development Dept promises enhanced senior engagement
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development, through the Social Services Department, is committed to developing stronger engagement programmes for seniors across the Virgin Islands.
USVI: VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe retires as federal charges emerge
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- [US] Virgin Islands Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe has retired from the authority effective April 10, 2026, bringing an end to a tenure that saw major movement on airport modernisation, marine infrastructure and other long-planned capital projects across the territory.
Lifting of Order in Council 'not a cause for celebration’- Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), a member of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, has stated that the lifting of the Virgin Islands Constitution Interim Amendment Order 2022, which occurred on March 13, 2026, is not a “cause for celebration”.
Emancipation Parade stays on Monday; Rise & Shine Tramp shifted to Tuesday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After weeks of discussions, the Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has announced that the government has decided that the Emancipation Parade will remain on August Monday.
Ayana S Hull awarded Gold @ Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA 2026
58TH STREET, New York, USA- Virgin Islands’ attorney and partner Ms Ayana S Hull has been awarded Gold at the 2026 Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA in the Woman of the Year, Caribbean category.
Young ladies ‘your front is not a public park’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- In recognition of International Women’s Month this March, host of Honestly Speaking Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, during his show on March 17, 2026, hailed the many women in the Virgin Islands who have been making their mark and who he believes need to be given deserved promotions.
Can tooth decay be reversed? What actually works (And what doesn't)
Dr Gerdan S. Lamorell
If you’ve ever Googled “how to reverse tooth decay naturally,” you’re not alone.
Many people are hoping there’s a way to fix early damage at home — quickly, safely, and without drilling.
'We have committed to having' Miss BVI 2026- Natalie O. Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Applications for the 2026 Miss BVI Pageant opened on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and Chair of the Miss BVI Sub-committee, Natalie O. Hodge, told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) the pageant will take place this year after last year’s cancellation.
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