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July 6th, 2025
BVIFA seeking to engage local football fans with vibrant digital experience

EAST END, Tortola, VI- As the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) prepares for upcoming international fixtures and grassroots initiatives, fans can expect a more vibrant, engaging digital experience that celebrates the spirit of football in the Virgin Islands.

July 5th, 2025
6 athletes representing the VI @ NACAC U13-U15 Championships

MANAGUA, Nicaragua- Six young athletes are representing the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 2025 NACAC U13-U15 Championships.

July 5th, 2025
Hon Julian Fraser RA turns 75

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) is celebrating his 75th birthday today.

July 5th, 2025
USVI: Trump signs bill to keep rum tax rate @ $13.25 benefiting U.S. Territories

VI CONSORTIUM

WASHINGTON D.C., USA- President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” into law on July 4, securing a historic victory for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands by permanently setting the rum cover-over rate at $13.25 per proof gallon. The provision, a cornerstone of the tax reconciliation package, ends decades of uncertainty for the territories by ensuring a stable flow of federal excise tax revenues from rum production, projected to deliver over $1 billion c

July 5th, 2025
VI’s Climate Change Trust Fund to launch @ UN Conference in November

Road Town, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund will officially be launched internationally this November at the UN Climate Change Conference.

July 5th, 2025
Applications reopen for VIF&FC targeting members from sister islands

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Applications reopened this week, targeting members from Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda for membership on the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC).

July 5th, 2025
The American Hegemoney in the age of Trump

By Dickson C. Igwe

OK. The UK over two hundred and fifty years ceded its status as an empire to the USA. It began with the American Revolution in the late 1700s when the British were defeated as a colonial power in North America. That defeat in the war of Independence was the beginning of the American Project.

July 4th, 2025
BVI Moves is for 'a healthier VI'- Health Minister

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development, in collaboration with the UniteBVI Foundation, will be hosting a BVI Moves Walk and Aerobics activity tomorrow, Saturday, July 5, 2025.

July 4th, 2025
Turning the other cheek or an eye for an eye

By Alred C. Frett

There will be Wars & Rumours of Wars:

This is the British Virgin Islands, and we are far from the War Zone, but our recent rates of Deaths would give the impression that we are much closer… Nonetheless, bear in mind that we should never ignore what is going on around us, because we are still a part of the World, and not apart from it… In these troubled times, and this troubled World, our focus should be on prevention even more than cure.

July 4th, 2025
‘We need to take pride in ourselves & our beautiful VI'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism in the Virgin Islands, has emphasised the importance of Virgin Islanders understanding the role of public-private partnerships in realising the Road Town Partnership Project.

July 4th, 2025
Hon Smith discusses price stability with local supermarkets

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has met with representatives from major local supermarkets to discuss measures aimed at maintaining stable prices on essential food items.

July 4th, 2025
VI Gov't looking to give additional budgetary support to RVIPF- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the government is looking at ways to give more money to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to bolster its crime-fighting capacity.

July 4th, 2025
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kimberly A. Smith

By Kirshena J. Joseph

“I'm Jamaican, it's just in my blood, you know? I just like running as a kid.” These are the words of Kimberly A. Smith, a Track and Field athlete making her mark in the sporting arena not only in the Virgin Islands (VI) but the world.

July 3rd, 2025
Social Security Board celebrates its 45th anniversary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB) is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year and has unveiled an anniversary logo.

July 3rd, 2025
‘We have to bring back’ horse racing in memory of Eileene L. Parsons- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Describing the late former legislator and cultural icon Mrs Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, as a sports enthusiast who had a great love for softball and horse racing, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said horse racing should return not only because it is a pastime of the Virgin Islands but also in memory of Mrs Parsons.

July 3rd, 2025
Tenders invited for removal & disposal of derelict vessels from SCB Harbour

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is inviting tenders from eligible and qualified contractors for the removal and disposal of derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour.

July 3rd, 2025
‘Everyone benefits’ with enhancing VI as tourist destination- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on the community and the private sector to embrace the Road Town Partnership Project (RTP).

July 3rd, 2025
Violet Thomas-Gaul installed as President of Rotary Club of Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands- Mrs Violet Thomas-Gaul is the new President of the Rotary Club of Tortola.

July 3rd, 2025
Farley gets the better of Ricketts in 10K series opener

CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Jermaine A. Ricketts got the better of Julius Farley in the just concluded 5K road racing series; however, Farley has so far turned the tables in the 10K series.

July 2nd, 2025
Expect ‘nonstop vibes all day’ @ Xmas in July- BVI Tourist Board

POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Live music, grilled/BBQ cuisine, island culture, and nonstop vibes all day long are what the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC) says patrons can expect when Xmas in July is held at Pond Bay on July 26, 2025.

July 2nd, 2025
18 Pool Technicians in VI receive international certification

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Eighteen pool technicians in the Virgin Islands have been certified after completing a two-day Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) training programme held at Maria’s By the Sea on June 27 and 28, 2025.

July 2nd, 2025
‘She was the Soil’: Hon de Castro pays tribute to late Parsons with poem

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As legislators spoke at length in their tribute to the late former legislator and cultural icon Mrs Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, aka ‘Miss P’, at the Special Sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA) on July 1, 2025, Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) chose to do hers via a poem she wrote herself in honour of Parsons.

July 2nd, 2025
Despite the complaints, ‘you are living your best life’ in VI- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talk show host and pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said everyone is living their best lives in the Virgin Islands (VI) right now.

July 2nd, 2025
BVIEC reports 24% reduction in electricity costs for recent billing cycles

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Financial Controller, Mr Florencio Taray, has addressed frequently asked questions from the public regarding the revised, transparent electricity bill that came into effect in April 2025.

July 2nd, 2025
Honour late Eileene L. Parsons by 'taking up mantle of patriotism'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has encouraged all residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) to emulate the patriotism exhibited by the late Eileene L. Parsons, OBE.

July 2nd, 2025
BVIPA offices & warehouses will be closed on July 7, 2025

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) is informing members of the public that its offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed to the public on Monday, July 7, 2025.

July 1st, 2025
VICA recognises 249th anniversary of Emancipation

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Communal Association (VICA) is celebrating 249 years of Emancipation with a wide range of activities.

July 1st, 2025
St John Food Fair honouree Barbara Hendricks pays tribute to late Tortola mother

CRUZ BAY, St John, USVI- A woman with strong roots on Tortola, Barbara Hendricks, owner of a home-based bakery, was recognised as the honouree at the St John Food Fair in the US Virgin Islands on Monday, June 30, 2025.

July 1st, 2025
‘Limit the use of flesh & feathers’ @ 2025 August Monday Parade- Opposition Leader

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has called for persons participating in the 2025 August Monday Parade to be more modest in their costume selection.

July 1st, 2025
Governor Daniel Pruce to undergo shoulder surgery while in UK

LONDON, England, UK- Governor Daniel Pruce will undergo surgery on his shoulder while in the United Kingdom (UK).

July 1st, 2025
Gov’t urged to find ways to honour the late Eileene L. Parsons OBE

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former legislator Shereen D. Flax-Charles has called for more initiatives to honour the late former legislator and cultural icon, Ms Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, known affectionately as 'Miss P.'

June 30th, 2025
Cocaine-laden vessel was chased into VI waters; 4 DR men charged- Acting CoP

OIL NUT BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The cocaine-laden vessel that crashed into rocks at Oil Nut Bay on Virgin Gorda on June 17, 2025, had ended up in Virgin Islands waters after being chased by law enforcement authorities while in St Martin waters.

June 30th, 2025
Murder accused Small Brent no longer in VI- ACoP Vanterpool

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Accused murderer Trinidadian John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent, is no longer in the Virgin Islands (VI), Acting Commissioner of Police (ACoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has confirmed.

June 30th, 2025
Ting a Ling 2 wins Lowell Wheatley Anegada Pursuit Race

ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- Ting a Ling 2 emerged the winner of the 2025 Lowell Wheatley Anegada Pursuit Race.

June 30th, 2025
‘I have questions for all the ministers’- Hon Stacy R. Mather

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition and Alliance member Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL) has said he has questions for every member on the government’s side of the House of Assembly (HoA), during the next sitting.

July 1st, 2025
Elvin G. Grant questions $7.25 minimum wage taking effect today

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points co-host Elvin G. Grant has said the cost of living and minimum wage in the Virgin Islands (VI) need to be looked at by the government.

June 30th, 2025
Deputy Premier represents the VI at UN Ocean Conference in France

NICE, France- Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Climate Change Honourable Julian Fraser RA attended the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held in Nice, France.

June 30th, 2025
Governor should allow our systems to 1st be exhausted- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Although criticised for showing zero faith in local systems and procedures by stating he was asking the governor to investigate matters relating to the closure of the Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd and government’s investment in it, the controversial Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has; nevertheless, reportedly gone ahead and officially written his request to Governor Daniel Pruce.

June 30th, 2025
Boat Velocity wins 2025 One VI Poker Run

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The 4th edition of the One VI Poker Run held in the Virgin Islands was successfully held on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

June 29th, 2025
Small crowd @ BVI Music Beach Festival in CGB

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The two-day BVI Music Beach Festival wrapped up in Cane Garden Bay with electrifying performances by Jamaican artistes I-Octane and Kalado on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

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