Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith presented with CMEx 2025 Leadership Award
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has been bestowed with the CMEx 2025 Leadership Award for her continued influence on Caribbean tourism, culture, and growth.
The UK & US are ‘not the future’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Virgin Islands (VI) needs to understand that the future does not include the United States of America (USA) or the United Kingdom (UK) leading the world.
'Premier Santa' brings cheer to children @ Christmas in the City
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) brought Christmas cheer to the children of the Virgin Islands (VI) as he was transformed into Santa Claus, minus the big belly, for Christmas in the City.
‘Festive Finish’: Tickets on sale for final horse racing event of 2025
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- The 2025 horse racing season in the Greater Virgin Islands will wrap up with a holiday bang at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, on December 21, 2025.
GoFundMe launched for teen injured in motor scooter accident @ Fort Recovery
FORT RECOVERY, Tortola, VI- A GoFundMe has been launched for 17-year-old J'Alon Penn, who was involved in a serious motor scooter accident at Fort Recovery on October 20, 2025.
DiaMonae Thomas opens indoor season with PB in 60m Hurdles
PITTSBURG, Kansas, USA- Virgin Islands athlete DiaMonae Thomas had a positive start to her indoor athletics season.
USVI: Woman accused of hitting boyfriend in face with glass bottle
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A domestic violence investigation is underway after a man on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, reported that his partner struck him in the face with a glass bottle during an argument, resulting in injuries that required stitches and staples.
'Transition in the police service is smooth & inspiring'- CoP Ullger
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The new interim acting Commissioner of Police, Richard Ullger, has described his transition within the police service as both smooth and inspiring, expressing gratitude to the officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force for their professionalism and hospitality.
Anegada Beach Club voted winner of 2025 Best Lobster Sampler Competition
KEEL POINT, Anegada, VI- Anegada Beach Club, located at Keel Point, has been voted the winner of the 2025 Best Lobster Sampler Competition held as part of the 2025 Anegada Lobster Festival.
interCaribbean Airways celebrating a decade of service to VI
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- interCaribbean Airways will mark a decade of continuous service to the Virgin Islands (VI).
Premier Wheatley & Ag Governor Archer remember the late Karia J. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The government of the Virgin Islands expressed deep shock at the sudden passing of Director of Communications Mrs Karia J. Christopher on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Yacht ran aground in Paraquita Bay area
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Sometime yesterday, Friday, December 5, 2025, a yacht ran aground in the Paraquita Bay area.
Change to VG dumpsite operating hours
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Virgin Gorda residents are being asked to take note of a change in the dumpsite operating hours.
Total public sector debt @ $145.95 million- 3rd Quarter Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands reported that the total public sector debt is $145.95 million, consisting of fifteen (15) standard loans, as the third quarter of 2025 comes to an end.
50 years later the reverse: Tortola students now seek education on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Some 50-plus years ago, with no high school on Virgin Gorda, students had to travel by boat to the main island of Tortola for their secondary education on an almost daily basis.
interCaribbean Airways launches service to Eugene F. Correia International Airport with 'Spirit of Guyana' Inaugural Flight
OGLE, Guyana, SA - interCaribbean Airways is proud to announce the launch of scheduled service to Georgetown's Eugene F. Correia International Airport (OGL), with a celebratory inaugural flight operating on Wednesday, December 11, 2025, to dedicate the airline's specially painted "Spirit of Guyana" aircraft (registration VQ-TGY).
16 awarded @ 2025 Financial Services Awards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sixteen awards were handed out during the 2025 Financial Services Awards on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Director of Communications Karia J. Christopher passes
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our News Centre is that the Director of Communications for the Government of the Virgin Islands, Ms Karia J. Christopher, has passed.
'Prophet' Providence warns of God's wrath due to 'witchcraft on the rise' in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Prophet Jason Providence of Life by Faith Ministries in St Vincent and the Grenadines has called on the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to repent and turn to Jesus.
27th edition of Christmas in the City opens tonight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Shoreway Drive will come alive this evening with Christmas cheer as Christmas in the City 2025 officially kicks off, bringing joy to children and locals alike.
Delay in road overlay projects due to 'techincal glitches'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Ministry of Communications and Works has announced a delay in the overlay of several roads due to technical issues.
PHOTO of the DAY: Lt Governor of Guam makes courtesy call on Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), welcomed Lieutenant Governor Joshua Franquez Tenorio of Guam for a courtesy call.
15-day extension for Commercial Recreational Vessel applications
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An extension of 15 days has been granted for the processing of Commercial Recreational Vessel (CRVL) applications submitted before October 31, 2025.
Laws should be 'reinforced to protect victims' of abuse- Mrs BVI 2024
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The government and law enforcement have been called upon to do better to protect victims of domestic and gender-based violence.
Key witness credibility questioned in Martinez–O’Neal corruption trial
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The federal corruption and bribery case against former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal began Wednesday in the District Court of the Virgin Islands on St Thomas, with defence attorneys launching an early and direct attack on the credibility of the government’s central witness, David Whitaker.
'We strongly condemn this brazen act of violence'- NSC on Pier Park robbery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Security Council (NSC) has strongly condemned the armed robbery that took place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at House of Luxury in Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park around 2:00 PM.
Police question 4 in relation to daring Pier Park robbery
WICKHAM'S CAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has stated four persons have been brought in for questioning in relation to the armed robbery at the jewellery store, House of Luxury, in Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Politics is not a one-man show
Thomas C. Famous
“Life imitates art"
The Caribbean island of St Lucia recently held their General Election. In the lead-up to December 1, both parties released their manifestos. The St Lucia Labour Party imagery showed a leader surrounded by a team. Conversely, and ironically, The United Workers Party visually depicted a one-man show.
20 complete Entrepreneur Training Programme @ HLSCC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty individuals have completed a three-week Entrepreneur Training Programme hosted by the Department of Trade and Investment Promotion, in partnership with H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
PAID ARTICLE: VIDIC attends 2025 International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) AGM & Annual Conference
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC) joined deposit insurers and financial stability experts from around the world at the 2025 International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Annual General Meeting and Annual Conference, held from November 24–28, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal.
TAG Introduces major global brand 'BAIC' to VI
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI— Tortola Auto Group (TAG) has announced the official introduction of BAIC, one of China’s leading automotive manufacturers, to the Virgin Islands.
Caribbean Airlines' withdrawal from VI being critically assessed- Kurt A.G. Menal
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is assessing the impact of the withdrawal of Caribbean Airlines (CAL), which was announced on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
VI Premier looking 'forward to working closely' with Prime Ministers Friday & Pierre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended congratulations to Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia and Prime Minister Dr Godwin E.L. Friday of St Vincent and the Grenadines following their victories at their respective general elections.
Getaway boat used by Pier Park robbers found abandoned @ Kingstown
KINGSTOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force announced on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, that an investigation has begun into a confirmed armed robbery at a popular business at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. The incident occurred around 2:00 PM the same day, and our News Centre was the first to report on the incident.
Caribbean Airlines to cut VI route effective January 2026
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago- Caribbean Airlines (CAL) will be suspending routes, including to the Virgin Islands (VI), effective January 2026.
Jewellery store on Pier Park robbed
WICKHAM'S CAY 1, Tortola, VI - Information reaching our News Centre is that gunmen robbed a jewellery store at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park minutes ago, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Julian Willock to host 3D Raffle & Christmas Party for Children
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock has partnered with his Third District Committee and Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies to organise a Children’s Christmas party.
Students & educators to be honoured during Special Education Week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -This week, the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is spotlighting the importance of inclusion in the educational system by celebrating the achievements of special needs students and the dedicated educators who support them.
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VI commits to improving legitimate access to registers of beneficial ownership
LONDON, UK- It was in November 2024, that the Overseas Territories (OTs), while at the Joint Ministerial Conference (JMC) in London, were able to secure an agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) to introduce Registers of Beneficial Ownership on a legitimate interest access basis.
Request for Proposals (RFP): Construction of the Stone House Pool (Concrete & Civil Works)
INTRODUCTION
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit proposals for the demolition of the existing pool, and concrete and civil works to support the installation of a new pool and associated structures at the Stone House, Paraquita Bay Campus (South). This RFP is issued for open tender, and all interested contractors who meet the stated eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.
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