Jahnai L. Caul blasts Hon Turnbull’s ‘bathing in the sea’ claim
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI— Community advocate and farmer Jahnai L. Caul is calling on Second District Representative Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull to explain precisely what he meant when he told the House of Assembly (HoA) that residents of Jost van Dyke had turned to the sea to bathe because of water shortages.
BVITB shortlisted for Aspire Luxury Travel Club’s Tourist Board of the Year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aspire Luxury Travel Club's Tourist Board of the Year 2026, marking another milestone in the Territory’s growing reputation as a premier luxury travel destination.
USVI Homicide toll @39 after 21-year-old woman shot on St Thomas
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A 21-year-old woman was shot and killed early Monday, September 28, 2026, on Veterans Drive in St Thomas, the Consortium has learned, with the death subsequently confirmed by [US] VI Police Department Director of Communications Glen Dratte. The killing raised the territory’s 2026 homicide count to 39: 17 on St Thomas and 22 on St Croix.
Cabinet approves $2.5M for fuel subsidies to continue towards end of 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved an additional $2.5 million for fuel subsidies for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), as the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to grapple with high electricity costs.
Premier eyes new VI constitution on Privy Council’s agenda in early 2027
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has said one of his goals is to have the new Constitution of the Virgin Islands (VI) on the agenda of the United Kingdom’s (UK) Privy Council in early 2027.
284 Media suspends news service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 284 Media had announced the suspension of its news service effective Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Jamaica Gleaner's report on VI water shortages 'very unfortunate'- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), has responded to a Jamaica Gleaner report highlighting the hardships faced by some Virgin Islands residents during prolonged water shortages, including reports that residents were bathing in the sea, stating that it’s a “very unfortunate situation.”
30 ‘qualified archers’ in 2nd Annual David Abednego Cup this weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Archers from Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) will be competing alongside archers from the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 2nd Annual David Abednego Cup from Saturday, October 3, to Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
Crystle D. Stewart brings ‘Beauty in Black' to Summer Sizzle BVI 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Actress and Beauty in Black star Crystle D. Stewart brought Hollywood glamour to the Virgin Islands as Celebrity Host of the 16th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI, the Caribbean’s premier fashion and lifestyle destination experience.
Vanterpool vows not to resign if elected but PLM fails to form Gov't
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former District Four representative Mark H. Vanterpool has claimed he will not repeat his decision to resign from elected office if he returns to Parliament, even if the People Leadership Movement (PLM) is not successful in forming the next government.
‘There’s really no need for us to escalate the issue’- Premier Wheatley to Gov Byran
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) confirmed that he has responded in writing to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr., following his demand for the convening of an emergency Inter-Virgin Islands Council (IVIC) meeting in Washington, DC, during the week of October 12, as the issues surrounding the increase in charter yacht fees continue.
‘We are making room for a modern, state-of-the-art facility’ @ASPS- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has reaffirmed her ministry and the government’s commitment to completing a new Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS).
Water leak interrupts potable water supply on JvD
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI– The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has responded to growing resident concerns about access to potable water on Jost van Dyke, insisting that water production on the island did not cause the disruption.
VI records strongest H1 company incorporations since 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- BVI Finance has reported that the Virgin Islands (VI) has recorded its strongest first half of the year for company incorporations since 2021, with 14,977 new incorporations according to the latest Quarterly Statistical Bulletin published by the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC).
‘Solve this locally’- Skelton-Cline on VI-USVI charter yacht row
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is urging the governments of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Virgin Islands (VI) to de-escalate the charter yacht fee issue, suggesting compromise and possibly a phased approach to the fees.
Fire destroys 2 vessels @Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Two vessels were destroyed in an early morning fire at Omar Hodge Fisherman's Wharf in Baughers Bay today, Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Armed masked men rob store in Purcell- Police
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating an armed robbery that took place at a well-known business along the Blackburn Highway in the Purcell area on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Rafael Armando Escaria Sabino ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man convicted of indecent assault has been ordered deported from the territory by Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr.
VI lose 3-0 to TCI in 2nd Nations League group game
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands- After losing 3-0 to Montserrat in their opening League C game of the CONCACAF Nations League in Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) on September 26, 2026, the Virgin Islands fell via a similar scoreline to the hosts on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
RVIPF investigates shooting in Meyers area
MEYERS ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into an incident in the Meyers area that left a man injured with what appears to be a gunshot wound.
VI car places 1st @King Ocean International Grenada Drags
ST ANDREW, Grenada- Virgin Islands (VI) drag racing teams took part in the King Ocean International Grenada Drags 2026 on the weekend and walked away with big prizes.
Road Town Clinic hours adjusted during Hospital Lobby Renovation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced a temporary adjustment to the Road Town Clinic's operating arrangements, as renovation work takes place in the Clinic Lobby of the Major Peebles Wing at the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
VI 'was fortunate to welcome [The Mighty Sparrow] to our shores'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has paid tribute to the late legendary calypsonian, The Mighty Sparrow, who died aged 91 on Sunday, September 27, 2026, following a brief illness.
Turn Admin Building into mall, conference facility & hotel- Mark H. Vanterpool
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) Leader Mark H. Vanterpool is calling on the Virgin Islands Government to abandon its plan to return ministries and departments to the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex and instead transform the prime Road Town property into a mixed-use commercial hub featuring a small-business mall, conference facilities, and hotel accommodation.
HLSCC receives over $35K from late Alfrieda M. Johnston’s estate
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has received a generous gift of $35,916.39 from the estate of the late Alfrieda Mae Johnston, a former Hodge's Creek resident and United States Navy veteran.
Set It Off open Summer Jam title defense with victory over Ice Connection
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Set It Off picked up where they left off in the 2025 VG Summer Jam Basketball League to once again defeat former champions Ice Connection in the opening clash of the 2026 edition at A. Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Small pockets of smoke @VG dumpsite being addressed- Brian A. Davis
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Department of Waste Management (DWM) is hoping to have the fire at the Virgin Gorda dumpsite completely under control by the end of today, Monday, September 28, 2026.
Employees United Alliance could be established in VI- Stephon D. Mactavious
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governance Professional Stephon D. Mactavious said change is coming following a meeting with Acting Governor Mr David D. Archer on September 21, 2026, adding that an Employees United Alliance could be established.
Great Mountain Spring to become new 5th District tourist attraction
GREAT MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI—Plans are underway to transform the natural spring at Great Mountain into a new tourist attraction, with Fifth District Representative Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) announcing that the project will honour the late Abdul Shabbaz, who had long envisioned the development.
Team VI returns from Samarkand with three Candidate Masters
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan — Team VI has concluded its 2026 Chess Olympiad campaign with a historic achievement, as Shamoy Joseph and Kiara Phillip became the Virgin Islands’ first players to earn Candidate Master titles.
2026 Back to School Regatta & ILCA Masters kick off new sailing season
NANNY CAY, VI- The 2026 Back to School Regatta and ILCA Masters Championship were held off Nanny Cay on September 19, 2026, and turned out to be a “glorious start” to the new sailing season.
VG residents urged to remain indoors due to dumpsite fire
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Residents of Virgin Gorda have been asked to remain indoors due to a fire at the dumpsite on that island.
K’Dyah L. James crowned Miss Teen BVI 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- K’Dyah Lanea James, 19, is the new Miss Teen British Virgin Islands.
The price of taxation without representation
Alred C. Frett
The Perceived Value Of Our Children:
It would seem totally wrong that telling the Truth and enlightening a People, would be met with persons determined and willing to block and silence the Message, but there are persons who have no interest in what is right or wrong, but are focused on maintaining the status quo and traditions… They never seem to care if their actions are blocking the progress of a Nation, or destroying the lives of a People and Civilization.
VI defeated 3-0 by Montserrat in Nations League C opener
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands- The Virgin Islands fell 3-0 to Montserrat in their opening Group C game of the CONCACAF Nations League in Turks and Caicos Islands on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Ogier helping to take BVI Lit Fest to schools
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- For hundreds of children across the Virgin Islands, the journey to this year's BVI Literary Arts Festival (BVI Lit Fest) will begin long before November.
22 to benefit from $100K scholarship through Judith E. Vanterpool fund
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The MHV BVI Group of companies announced the awarding of $100,000 in scholarships to 22 students across the Virgin Islands through the newly established Judith E. Vanterpool Scholarship Fund.
Premier Wheatley hails new BVIFA Technical Centre as new era for football
LONDON, United Kingdom- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has declared that the opening of the British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) Technical Centre at Greenland Stadium marks a transformative milestone for football development in the territory, fulfilling a vision first committed to by FIFA and President Giovanni V. Infantino in 2019.
‘None of our national parks is for sale’- Dr Cassander P. Titley-O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of the National Parks Trust (NPT) of the Virgin Islands, Dr Cassander P. Titley-O’Neal, has said The Baths and the other national parks are not for sale.
A woman @the helm! Sharie B. de Castro is Ag Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) is currently Acting Premier.
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