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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.

August 2nd, 2025
3 new executive appointments @ Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina

SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has made changes to its executive team with the hire of three new individuals.

August 2nd, 2025
15 Police Officers & Members of Marine Unit recognised

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Acting Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF), Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, held a prestigious Commendation Ceremony to honour the exemplary service of eight dedicated police officers and seven committed members of the Marine Unit.

August 2nd, 2025
The Road to World War

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After the Second World War ended in 1945 the USA emerged the world military and economic hegemon.

August 1st, 2025
Everything would have been fixed ‘if Andrew Fahie was Premier’- Hon Mather

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After providing a long list of things that he believes need addressing in the territory, Territorial At Large Member Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE told the members of the House of Assembly (HoA) that he believes the former premier, Andrew A. Fahie, would have resolved those issues if he were still the premier.

August 1st, 2025
Public reminded not to sell alcohol to minors

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The 2025 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival is underway, and the Family and Juvenile Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging the public to remain vigilant in safeguarding our youth, particularly from the dangers of underage drinking.

August 1st, 2025
Malachy Payne & 17-year-old charged separately for firearm possession

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested and charged two males in connection with separate firearm recoveries during recent police operations in the Territory.

August 1st, 2025
Gov Pruce to miss Emancipation Festival due to delay in shoulder recovery

LONDON, United Kingdom- Governor Daniel Pruce will once again miss the Virgin Islands Emancipation celebrations, making it at least three years in a row that a United Kingdom-appointed governor would be absent from the territory during this significant period in the Virgin Islands (VI).

August 1st, 2025
Hon Walwyn branded as 'Lucifer' for bringing 'demonic instrument' to HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, has been dramatically compared to the fallen angel Lucifer by Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), Minister for Health and Social Development.

August 1st, 2025
Latin American & Caribbean countries urged to show solidarity with Venezuela

CARACAS, Venezuela, SA – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván E. Gil has called on countries worldwide, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, to amplify their voices in solidarity against the rising tide of “media imperialism.”

July 31st, 2025
Eklund Z. Adams disqualified! Young Blood is 2025 Calypso Monarch

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Controversy has hit the 2025 Calypso Monarch Competition, resulting in disqualifications and a new monarch crowned.

July 31st, 2025
‘We’re losing the essence of who we are as a people’- Hon Turnbull

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- District 2 Representative and Opposition Member Hon Melvin M. Turnbull has said Virgin Islanders are losing their identity as a people.

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