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The Bunker BVI introduces first indoor golf simulator in the region
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has now seen a major boost to its entertainment and tourism sectors following a major investment The Bunker has made in these sectors. Just six months after opening in August 2025, The Bunker has unveiled the Caribbean's most realistic indoor golf simulator and bar – the only one of its kind in the region.
Was fired UK Ambassador to US Peter B. Mandelson planning to flee to VI?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) remains the place where everyone wants to live, work and drink a painkiller. However, reports in the United Kingdom (UK) press claimed that fired United Kingdom Ambassador to Washington DC, Peter B. Mandelson, who was caught up in the Jeffrey E. Epstein files and was arrested by the UK police, had the VI on his radar.
Destroying the future to bury the past
Alred C. Frett
Longing for the Empires of the Past:
We have just exited the shortest month, also known as Black History Month, but we still face Leaders who are firmly fixated on erasing our historic achievements, and maintaining the problems of the past, by silencing the voices of the People… They see us as servants in their Empire, so they focus on retaining power by abusing the People, without realising that more Empires fall from actions inside than outside.
FSC to open representative office in Panama
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) is planning to open a representative office in Panama, Latin America, its second venture aimed at establishing outposts closest to key Virgin Islands' financial services markets.
Maya Z.V. Marcellin makes Top 15 @Teen Universe International Pageant
MANAGUA, Nicaragua- Miss Teen BVI Maya Z.V. Marcellin made history at the Teen Universe International Pageant, which took place in Nicaragua on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Teatro Nacional Rubén Darío.
Avanell Morton nominated to CONCACAF Association Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA), Avanell Morton, aka 'Clarkie', has been nominated to sit on CONCACAF’s Association Committee as an Assistant Committee Member.
Adaejah T. Hodge claims SEC Indoor 200m gold; National Record
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, USA- Virgin Islands sprint queen Adaejah T. Hodge captured gold in the Women’s 200m at the 2026 SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships at Fasken Indoor Track & Field in College Station, Texas on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed; Iran vows revenge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who assembled theocratic power in Iran over the decades as its top leader and sought to turn it into a regional powerhouse, bringing it into confrontation with Israel and the United States over its nuclear programme while crushing democracy protests, has been killed in US and Israeli strikes. He was 86.
Local attorney Ayana S. Hull returns to Maples Group after over a decade @ Harneys
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Highly regarded local lawyer Ayana S. Hull has departed Harneys after 12 years there and has returned to Maples Group.
August Monday Parade to shift to Saturday- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has announced that this year’s Emancipation Festival will conclude with the Emancipation Parade, meaning the parade will now be held on the Saturday after August Monday.
2026 BVICA T20 Cricket bowls off with thrilling win for Vikings
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Cricket fans were treated to two entertaining matches on the opening day of the 2026 BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) T20 Tournament at Greenland on February 22, 2026.
VI man found guilty of possessing counterfeit greencard
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A federal jury in St. Thomas has convicted a Virgin Islands man of possessing a counterfeit permanent resident card, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of the Virgin Islands.
VI moves to improve maritime safety standards & strengthen marine accident investigation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Steps are being taken to boost the maritime safety standards and strengthen marine accident investigation within the Virgin Islands (VI) following the recent participation of Chief Marine Accident Investigator of the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), Mr Jerome Padmore, in an international conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
VI eliminated from CONCACAF U-20 Qualifiers
ALAJUELA, Costa Rica- Virgin Islands (VI) U-20 football team suffered their second straight defeat in the 2026 CONCACAF Qualifiers in Alajuela, Costa Rica, on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Naturalisation is a ‘symbol of appreciation’- Hon Julian Fraser RA
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Tortola, VI- One hundred and twenty-two more persons have been recently naturalised as British Overseas Territories (BOTs) Citizens.
Mr David D. Archer is acting Governor again
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce is away from the Virgin Islands, and Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr. is once again acting in the position.
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A Virgin Islands Migration Story- Part 1
By Dickson C. Igwe
The UK and Nigeria are models of poor migration policy. Nigeria serves as the model for why migrants flee their countries.
Newly formed cycling club BVI Riderz hosting first event on Sunday
WEST END, Tortola, VI- With a view to fostering a vibrant cycling community within the Virgin Islands, the BVI Riderz Cycling Club was recently formed. The club is also striving to promote health, wellness, and camaraderie through the shared passion of cycling.
Richard Ullger against firearms for business owners but open to debate
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Interim Acting Commissioner of Police (ACoP) Richard Ullger has said a debate should be held to discuss whether or not business owners should be allowed to have licensed firearms.
‘VI will not participate in free movement' as a full CARICOM Member’- VI Premier
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis - The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has stated that the Virgin Islands will not participate in the free movement of Caribbean nationals if it is accepted as a full member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
New Astro Turf surface being installed @ CB Romney Tortola Pier Park
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Work has begun on the installation of a permanent Astro Turf surface at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, resulting in the temporary closure of The Lawn at the park.
'Vibrant dinner party' Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026 is on tomorrow
THE VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026 edition is happening this weekend at the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour.
Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing — Should you be worried?
Dr Gerdan S. Lamorell
If you’ve ever seen pink in the sink after brushing or flossing, you are not alone — bleeding gums are one of the most common concerns patients mention in the dental chair.
‘We got u’: USVI governor offered Epstein help in island dispute
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Just months before his 2019 arrest for child sex crimes, Jeffrey E. Epstein was being helped by US Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr with a conflict regarding unauthorised construction on his “pedophile island” Little St James.
VI Premier engages in plenary activities & Caucus discussions @CARICOM Conference
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) continues to give the Virgin Islands representation at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis.
‘We have fallen behind’; Expats will return home- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, has said Caribbean people currently residing in the Virgin Islands (VI) will eventually move back home as progress in the VI is stalled.
As SIDS ‘our size is also our strength’- Hon Kye M. Rymer
SPRAT BAY, Peter Island, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including the Virgin Islands (VI), are well-positioned to adapt to changes and become models.
Governor's Office still behind on CoI recommendations implementation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– While the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has completed its part in implementing recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), progress on the Governor's end has stalled because the vetting of key security personnel remains incomplete.
Taiwan Government Scholarships now open to VIslanders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Hong Kong Representative Office of the Virgin Islands has announced that applications for the 2026/2027 Taiwan Government Scholarships are now open to Virgin Islanders and Belongers.
VI fall 2-0 to Antigua in CONCACAF U20 Football Qualifiers
ALAJUELA, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands (VI) U-20 Football Team suffered defeat in its second game of Group C at the 2026 CONCACAF Qualifiers in Alajuela, Costa Rica today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Federal gov’t mobilising in response to charter yacht fee increase by VI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The federal government is reportedly mobilising a “whole of government approach” in response to what has been described as unfair trade actions by the Virgin Islands that are financially harming US Virgin Islands (USVI) marine small businesses.
USVI: Michigan couple sues Ritz-Carlton after Alleged $425K armed robbery on STT
VI CONSORTIUM
RED HOOK, St. Thomas, USVI- A Michigan couple who say they were robbed at gunpoint during a stay at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas last September have filed a civil lawsuit in District Court, alleging negligence and gross negligence in connection with the incident.
Early morning fire destroys 2 buildings in Purcell Estate
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- An early morning fire on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, razed two small buildings in Port Purcell, leaving one person homeless.
Avanell Morton is honouree for 2026 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Prominent sports administrator and cultural figure Avanell Morton, aka 'Clarkie', will be honoured at this year's Virgin Gorda Easter Festival.
‘Command & demand’ completion of national census- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has raised concerns about the non-completion of the 2020 Population Census during the recent airing of his show on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
2-faced Governor Pruce praises PoSC despite consistently overriding its authority
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In what some have described as 2-faced and the definition of hypocrisy, the United Kingdom-appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, Daniel Pruce, has praised the efforts of the Police Service Commission (PoSC) but has once again overruled its decision by moving forward with a three-month extension for Richard Ullger to remain Interim Acting Police Commissioner.
National Monument Design Competition launched for Road Town Roundabout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Road Town Partnership (RTP) Committee and the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), has launched the Roundabout National Monument Design Competition.
Premier Wheatley in St Kitts for 50th Regular Meeting of Heads of Gov’t of CARICOM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) departed the Virgin Islands (VI) today, February 24, 2026, for the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Latin jazz artist Tito Puente Jr to headline return of HLSCC Performing Arts Series
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will mark the highly anticipated return of its renowned Performing Arts Series on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with a headline performance by internationally celebrated Latin jazz artist Tito Puente Jr at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium.
M'Kenzii Crabbe & J'Den Jackson qualify for Carifta 53
MIRAMAR, Florida, USA- M'Kenzii Crabbe and J'Den Jackson have brought the Virgin Islands (VI) qualifying numbers for Carifta 53 to four following the SC Caribbean Invitational and Carifta Qualifier on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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