VI Field Archery Federation granted Full Membership by International Field Archery Association
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Field Archery Federation (VIFAF) has reached a historic milestone, following its official acceptance as a Full Member of the International Field Archery Association (IFAA).
'There must be accountability for any wrongdoing'- Premier on unauthorised deposits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said there must be accountability for any wrongdoing when it comes to the unauthorised investment of public funds.
Kai de Castro 'was not wearing' bulletproof vest- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the fatal shooting of local businessman Kai de Castro in Brewers Bay on July 28, 2026, reports began to circulate that the slain man was wearing a bulletproof vest.
Adaejah T. Hodge reaches 200m final in Glasgow with Games Record
GLASGOW, Scotland- Virgin Islands sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge has qualified for the Women's 200m Final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on her debut appearance.
'Enough is enough'- NDP on shooting death of Kai de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Enough is enough. We refuse to accept gun violence as the new normal." This is according to the National Democratic Party (NDP) in response to the shooting death of local businessman Kai de Castro at Brewers Bay on July 28, 2026.
VI Gov't signs contract for new social home in VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has officially signed a contract for the construction of a new social home for the Leonard family in Virgin Gorda, marking another milestone in the Government’s ongoing commitment to providing safe and secure housing for vulnerable residents across the Territory.
BVIOC & HLSCC launch landmark OECS athletics history publication
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC), in partnership with H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), has officially unveiled a landmark publication by pioneering sports administrator and historian Reynold S. O’Neal, OBE, titled ‘History of OECS Athletics’.
Kai de Castro ‘was an extremely pleasant person’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed condolences following the murder of local businessman Mr Kai de Castro on July 28, 2026.
Lack of juvenile detention centre a ‘gaping hole in our system’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for the Virgin Islands to have a juvenile detention centre.
'Our young people are feeling marginalised'- Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Despite offering a range of skilled subjects in schools, the Territory has seen a gap between education and industry needs because the TVET Council has not been functioning for over two decades.
VI officials invited to observe USVI elections on August 1, 2026
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The Supervisor of Elections in the Virgin Islands, Carlene Herbert, and Deputy Supervisor of Elections, Kenrico Wheatley Jr, are part of a delegation invited to observe the 2026 Democratic Primary Election in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
UPDATE: Jaleel N. Croal & Beyoncé A. Defreitas advance to 200m semis in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Scotland- Virgin Islands' sprinters Jaleel N. Croal and Beyoncé A. Defreitas progressed to the women’s 200m semifinals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, while Djimon L. Gumbs qualified for the men’s shot put final with a strong throw in the morning session at Scotstoun Stadium today, July 29, 2026.
‘You cannot be 16, 17, 18 getting pregnant!’- Skelton-Cline to young girls
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has issued a stern warning to young ladies to refrain from getting pregnant prematurely, especially outside of wedlock.
Culture bearers keep VI history ‘alive & unsanitised'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has commended the work of those whose mission is to preserve the history of the Virgin Islands (VI).
BVI Chamber of Commerce mourns 'senseless' killing of respected entrepreneur Kai de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is with profound sadness that the British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce (BVICOC) learned of the tragic passing of Mr Kai de Castro.
LJ & J'Versatile are 2026 Soca Monarchs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There were no sweeps this year in the Soca Monarch Competition for Emancipation Festival, as there were different winners in both segments. Lenell A. Stevens Jr aka ‘LJ’, who won both segments last year, emerged as the 2026 Soca Monarch in the Power Category, while Jan Williams, aka J'versatile, won the Groovy Segment at Lavida Cottoy Festiville on July 28, 2026.
UPDATE: Man shot dead in Brewers Bay is Kai de Castro
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Now that the next of kin and other family members have been notified, we can report that the young man fatally shot just before 1:00 PM today, July 28, 2026, at Brewers Bay has been identified as young local businessman Mr Kai de Castro.
Willock & D3 Committee to host marine workshop
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Keeping to his words to improve the quality of life for the people of District Three, the former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), businessman and public advocate, Mr Julian Willock, along with the Third District Committee, will host a one-day marine workshop.
USVI: Kamala D. Harris endorses Stacey E. Plaskett for Governor
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Former Vice President Kamala D. Harris has endorsed Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett for governor and Senate President Milton E. Potter for lieutenant governor, backing the Democratic ticket days before early voting ends and the territory holds its August 1 primary election.
Opening of VI Emancipation Festival was 'not just bacchanal’- Bishop Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Interim President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Bishop John I. Cline, said the Torchlight Procession and Official Opening of the 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival felt like a cultural emancipation event and not bacchanal.
Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson 'seriously thinking' about election bid
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Dr Arlene Smith-Thompson says she is “seriously thinking” about throwing her hat in the ring for the upcoming general election in the Virgin Islands, though she has not yet disclosed whether she will contest as an independent at-large candidate or as a member of a political party.
Lavida Cottoy 'helped shape festival into a vibrant celebration'- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival officially opened on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Lavida Cottoy Festiville. The evening began with the traditional Torch Light Procession.
UPDATE: Xmas in July ‘was fantastic’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The 2026 edition of Xmas in July has been deemed a success.
Lions Club of Tortola installs new Board; Launches 'Service from the Heart' Year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lions Club of Tortola welcomed its new Board of Directors for the 2026/2027 Lionistic year at an Installation Dinner on July 18, 2026, at Maria’s by the Sea Hotel, held under the theme “Service from the Heart.”
Maritime Heritage Museum temporarily closed for modernisation upgrades
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is undertaking significant modernisation and restructuring efforts at its maritime heritage facility, located within the Centre for Applied Marine Studies at the Paraquita Bay (South) Campus.
VI archer Winette Lawrence concludes CAC Games debut in DR
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Virgin Islands archer Winnette Lawrence has completed her first appearance at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, competing in the Women’s Individual Compound (50m) event at the 2026 Games in Santo Domingo.
Resumption of Mail Delivery to Administration Drive Letter Boxes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Postal Service is pleased to advise that, following the completion of the recent project that temporarily disrupted mail delivery services, delivery to the letter boxes located at Administration Drive has resumed. Customers may collect their mail effective Monday, 27 July 2026.
$100M loan ‘not enough to tackle all the critical challenges’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the 100 million-dollar loan is not enough money to address all the critical issues in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Trees with aggressive roots on de Castro St to be ‘replaced’- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Trees with aggressive roots are to be removed from de Castro Street in Road Town as part of the Sidewalk Improvement Project slated to start there soon, Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has stated.
Sherwin Gardner to headline Gospel Fest 2026 tonight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Pioneer Caribbean gospel artiste from Trinidad and Tobago, Sherwin Gardner, will headline Gospel Fest 2026 at Lavida Cottoy Festiville in Road Town tonight, Sunday, July 26, 2026.
USVI: Police officer shot dead on St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — The [US] VI Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating the fatal shooting of VIPD Officer Eustace Charles, who was found inside a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds in Williams Delight early Sunday morning, July 26, 2026.
Governor assents to Human Rights Commission Act, 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce has assented to the Human Rights Commission Act, 2026, paving the way for the long-overdue legislation to come into force in the Virgin Islands. The Act will come into force on a date the Premier may appoint by Notice published in the Gazette.
Eklund Z. Adams is Calypso Monarch 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Eklund Z. Adams, who goes by the stage name ‘Officer’, is the 2026 Calypso Monarch. Adams won the calypso competition at Lavida Cottoy Festiville in Road Town on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
PHSU BVI welcomed 50 new students
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The second cohort of medical students at the Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) BVI received their white coats, taking their Hippocratic Oath during a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Special exhibition to commemorate 100th anniversary of Fancy Me sinking
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), through the Jennie Wheatley Virgin Islands Studies Institute, will commemorate the centennial anniversary with a special exhibition.
Deputy Speaker attended regional AI workshop in Anguilla
THE VALLEY, Anguilla- The Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1), joined parliamentarians from across the Caribbean and the United Kingdom at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) UK and UNESCO Caribbean Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workshop held in Anguilla from June 21-24.
Use RDA for projects & concentrate on primary objectives- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has agreed with the government that the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has done a good job.
Practice safe & accountable use of weed cutters- RVIPF & City Manager
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the Office of the City Manager have issued a joint appeal to residents and contractors involved in grounds maintenance following a notable increase in reports of property damage caused by weed cutters and similar equipment across Road Town and surrounding areas.
Voodoo Man
By Dickson C. Igwe
Now at the end of slavery a new elite began to emerge in the British Caribbean. This was the progeny of the ‘hanky - panky’ between the wealthy British Slave Plantation Owner and the most wholesome of his female slaves.
$2.4M invested in Jamaican entity without proper procedure- VI Premier admits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was been revealed that millions of taxpayers money may be in limbo yet again due to an authorised investment. $2.4M was reportedly invested in a controversial financial institution in Jamaica.
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