Road Town Jetty Enhancement Project starts September 26, 2026- BVIPA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) is advising the public that the Road Town Jetty Enhancement Project is scheduled to commence on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
FIFA President opens BVIFA’s Technical Centre in Greenland
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) Technical Centre in Greenland opened today, Friday, September 25, 2026, with FIFA President Giovanni V. Infantino doing the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon.
2026 CIBC Caribbean’s Walk for the Cure set for October 3
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CIBC Caribbean’s annual Walk for the Cure will return to the Virgin Islands on Saturday, October 3, 2026, bringing residents together to raise cancer awareness and support patients and their families.
‘We are ready’- Premier Wheatley on constitutional negotiations in London
LONDON, United Kingdom — Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says Virgin Islanders are ready for a new constitutional era as he leads a delegation in London for the second round of formal negotiations with the United Kingdom.
PHSU seeking 300 housing spaces for growing student population
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) Virgin Islands (VI) campus is looking to increase its database of potential housing options for its growing student population and is in the process of identifying up to 300 furnished housing spaces over the next two years.
UK parliamentarians to represent VI through parliamentary group
LONDON, United Kingdom- The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has strengthened its engagement in Westminster in the United Kingdom (UK) with the reconstitution of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the British Virgin Islands (BVI APPG).
5 vehicles destroyed in garage blaze @Duff's Bottom
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Five vehicles were destroyed by fire in Duff's Bottom on the main island of Tortola, early this morning, September 24, 2026.
Charlotte Amalie ranks #25 for Top Shopping Destinations in Americas & Caribbean
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Charlotte Amalie has been ranked No. 25 among the Top 30 Shopping Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, placing the US Virgin Islands capital second among Caribbean destinations included in a new editorial ranking by Travel and Tour World.
Orealia E. Thomas crowned Miss Universe BVI 2026
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI — Orealia E. Thomas will carry the Virgin Islands’ hopes to the international stage after being crowned Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2026.
BVI Finance @2026 Outbound Investment Summit in NYC
NEW YORK, New York, USA- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), is part of a BVI Finance delegation at the 2026 Outbound Investment Summit in New York City from today, September 24, to 26, 2026.
HLSCC to host inaugural Millicent Penn Mercer Lecture Series
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will host the inaugural Millicent Penn Mercer Lecture Series later this month.
‘We have not seen a penny' from $100m spent on VG- Shereen D. Flax-Charles
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former At-Large Representative Shereen D. Flax-Charles has called for a coordinated approach to development across the Virgin Islands, arguing that infrastructure improvements must benefit all communities, not only the territory’s main islands.
PLM launches free school lunch programme in 2 schools
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Mark H. Vanterpool-led People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) has launched a free lunch programme in two schools on the eastern end of Tortola.
VI & UK constitutional talks enter crucial 2nd Round
LONDON, United Kingdom— Negotiations between the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Government of the United Kingdom on a new Constitution for the Territory have entered the second round, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced in an address to the people last evening, Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
‘Our centenarians are truly a bridge between then & now’- Trisha Smith-Gomes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Programme Director for Aged Care Services, Social Development Department, Mrs Trisha Smith-Gomes, has said centenarians in the Virgin Islands (VI) have witnessed the country then and now and are an important bridge between time.
VISNA launches trusted family healthcare
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands State Nurses Association (VISNA) has launched the newest installment of its Teaching Moments with VISNA’s President initiative, focusing on the importance of having a trusted family healthcare provider as a cornerstone of preventive care and long-term health.
HoA staff attend Regional A.I. & Parliamentary Modernisation Workshop
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands recently participated in the Caribbean Regional Workshop, “Applying AI and Digital Solutions to Modernise Parliamentary Practice,” held from September 12-13, 2026, at Florida International University in Miami, Florida.
3 receive first Robert A. Mathavious Scholarship Grant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has awarded the first recipients of the Robert A. Mathavious Scholarship Grant.
VG Easter Festival Forum to shape future of cultural celebration
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The upcoming 2nd Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Forum is expected to provide an important opportunity for residents and stakeholders to influence the future direction, development and sustainability of the island’s Easter Festival.
Shereen D. Flax-Charles signals NDP At-Large bid; Awaits convention vote
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former At-Large Representative Shereen D. Flax-Charles has indicated she is seeking one of the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) At-Large seats in the next general election, but says she cannot yet issue a formal declaration because she must first clear the party’s internal nomination and convention process.
Over 200 volunteers show up for International Coastal Cleanup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 200 volunteers showed up to support the Virgin Islands’ 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Jenifer O’Neal brings 4 challenges to federal corruption convictions
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal has placed four challenges to her federal corruption convictions before the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, asking the appellate court to vacate her convictions and direct an acquittal or new trial, or alternatively return the case to District Court for resentencing.
2 T&T men convicted of firearm offences ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two nationals of Trinidad and Tobago who were convicted of firearm-related offences have been ordered deported from the Virgin Islands by Governor Daniel Pruce.
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$100M loan fully committed; 'We need to consider additional financing'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the Virgin Islands Government has already committed the $100 million loan secured to finance critical infrastructure and other priority projects across the territory.
‘We do not feel included & that’s a shame’- HoA Speaker to CPA
CAPE TOWN, South Africa- The Speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly, Hon Corine N. George-Massicote, has sounded the alarm over the exclusion of the flag of the Virgin Islands (VI) and those of other participating United Kingdom Overseas Territories at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC).
Premier Wheatley-led delegation off to UK; Hon Vincent O. Wheatley is Acting Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is leading a delegation to London, England, from September 21 to 26, 2026, for constitutional negotiations. Formal negotiations will take place from September 22 to 25.
93 billfish released during 2026 Scrub Island Billfish Series
SCRUB ISLAND, VI – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina recently concluded the annual Scrub Island Billfish Series held from August 24 to September 1, 2026.
VI records team & individual wins @ 46th Chess Olympiad
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan- The Virgin Islands’ national chess teams have recorded milestone results at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the Women’s team securing its first match victory and the Open team earning its first individual win and match point of the tournament.
HLSCC records highest enrollment since 2013
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has recorded a major increase in student enrollment with 854 registered students for the 2026 Fall semester.
FIFA President to attend inauguration of new football pitch in East End
EAST END, Tortola, VI- President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Giovanni V. Infantino, aka 'Gianni ', is slated to visit the Virgin Islands for the second time as FIFA boss.
Premier accuses local media house of ‘manipulation & misleading the public’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called a July 2026 article by a Virgin Islands (VI) media house an attempt to manipulate the public with its sensationalised headline quoting him as telling residents to invest in black water tanks.
India’s financial services ambitions not a ‘threat to the BVI’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is confident that the recent trade mission to India established a powerful platform that will generate mutually beneficial opportunities for both India and the Virgin Islands (VI).
BVIFA launches historic CONCACAF B Licence Coaching Course
EAST END, Tortola, VI– The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has officially opened its CONCACAF B Licence Coaching Course, marking another significant step in the Association’s continued investment in coach education and football development.
CBP detains VI man for allegedly smuggling Indian family to Culebra
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A British national from Tortola is facing a federal alien-smuggling charge after US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said a vessel carrying a family of three Indian nationals travelled from St Thomas toward Culebra, Puerto Rico, where the passengers were detained after reaching shore.
Gov Pruce signs agreement for vetting of prison, customs & immigration officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom-appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, Daniel Pruce, has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom’s Home Office, which will enable the vetting of serving officers and applicants to His Majesty’s Prison Service, His Majesty’s Customs and the Department of Immigration.
'We’re going to have to reclaim' land for Omar Hodge Wharf Fisheries Project- RDA
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The limited size of the land at Omar Hodge Wharf in Baughers Bay is creating significant construction and design challenges for the proposed Fisheries Landing Site, according to Director of Programme Delivery at the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), Shaina M. Smith-Archer.
USVI escalates charter yacht fee dispute; Gov. Bryan demands Oct. 2 meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA- As the impasse regarding the increase in charter yacht fees by the Virgin Islands (VI) continues, United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. met with the U.S. Department of the Interior in Washington on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
House Speaker releases Issue 2 of newsletter House Matters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Issue 2 of the House of Assembly’s (HoA) official newsletter, House Matters, has been released by HoA Speaker Hon Corine N. George-Massicote.
USVI: Federal judge dismisses $5M lawsuit over coast guard detention
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A federal judge has dismissed a $5 million lawsuit brought by Jerome Nibbs over the 36 days he spent detained aboard U.S. Coast Guard cutters after a suspected cocaine-smuggling vessel was intercepted near St. Thomas in June 2022.
VI reaffirms support for Brazil’s SDG 18 adoption initiative
BRASILIA, Brazil- The Virgin Islands has reaffirmed its support for Brazil’s voluntary initiative to promote the international adoption of Sustainable Development Goal 18 on ethnic and racial equality.
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