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You are building your country for your people not aliens
By Dickson C. Igwe
We work to pass on wealth to our future generations. Well, that is where our work exertions ultimately reside. We want what is best for our offspring and theirs’. Therefore, we build wealth so that when we die what we own passes on to our children.
‘The party is not breaking up; We just have one rogue member’- John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - Bishop John I. Cline has indicated that the National Democratic Party (NDP) is not disbanding over the fallout from one “rogue member,” referring to Mark H. Vanterpool.
More than 300 USVI-based vessels gone or set to leave- Project Fair Waters
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Project Fair Waters is calling for a coordinated US-UK framework for the regional charter market after the Office of the United States Trade Representative identified the Virgin Islands’ (VI) vessel licensing fee structure as a foreign trade barrier to the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
Junior Ministers to get new title; To be called ‘Minister of State’- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When the Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7)-led delegation travels to London to negotiate a new constitution, it will seek a new title change for Junior Ministers.
June 30, 2026 a public holiday; 250th Anniversary of freedom of Long Look people
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands is this year commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the freedom of the people of Long Look Estate, celebrated from 1776 to 2026, with a public holiday.
Phase 1 of Derelict Vessel Project @ SCB Harbour complete
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The first phase of the Derelict Vessels Removal and Disposal Project was completed in March 2026, when the final vessel of the 33 derelict vessels identified was removed from Sea Cows Bay Harbour.
'Wisdom did not prevail' @NDP elections- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the membership of the National Democratic Party (NDP) made the second-best decision during their internal elections last weekend.
BVIEC & HLSCC advance hands-on technical training through MOU
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) are continuing to strengthen technical education and workforce development through their ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the first cohort of students expected to begin hands-on training next fall semester on Diesel Engine 11 at BVIEC’s Long Bush facility.
Constitutional Negotiating Committee members named; No place for Walwyn!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has disclosed the names of the persons appointed to the Constitutional Negotiating Committee, which is expected to travel to London this year to hammer out a new constitution on behalf of the Virgin Islands.
‘No!’ to same-sex marriage in VI- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Any same-sex couples living in or travelling to the Virgin Islands (VI) with any ideas of marrying, better look elsewhere.
Premier Wheatley expresses frustration with UK over delay of airport expansion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed frustration over the delay in the expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, attributed to a request from the United Kingdom (UK) government for additional studies.
BVI Finance elects new board members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- BVI Finance convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a central focus on the election of members to its Board of Directors on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
New political party Virgin Islands Innovative Association is coming- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- There will be a new political party contesting the next general election by the name of the Virgin Islands Innovative Association.
Mark H. Vanterpool removes NDP brand design from Range Rover
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was the talk of the town last month when former legislator and prominent businessman Mr Mark H. Vanperopool had his high-end Range Rover wrapped in the colours of the National Democratic Party (NDP).
Hon Walwyn ousted! Hon Penn is new Opposition Leader!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There is a new Opposition Leader in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), as the controversial Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has been ousted.
Ivan Dawson Primary School finally gets new playground
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has delivered on a promise of a new playground to the Ivan Dawson Primary School in Cane Garden Bay.
‘Gov't is not considering minimum wage increase at this time’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has ruled out an increase in the minimum wage for the Virgin Islands at this time.
BVIEC does not have a 'fuel supply problem'- Dr Neil M. Smith assures
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has assured that the company does not have a fuel supply problem.
Ex Acct General Arnold J. Ainsley 'made decision' to deposit $5M into Bank of Asia- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been revealed that the controversial deposit of $5M into the now defunct Bank of Asia was made by former Accountant General Arnold J. Ainsley, and that the deposit was not necessarily in compliance with financial legislation.
Controversial Cindy Rosan to run for office as Independent-At-Large
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news headquarters from multiple sources familiar with the matter is that controversial talk show host and owner of a local tabloid, Rosemary Lucinda Rosan, aka 'Cindy' will seek political office in the 2027 general elections.
‘No fuel disruptions anticipated' for VI- Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), announced that the Virgin Islands will not experience any disruptions in fuel supply despite the ongoing global conflict in the Middle East.
HoA wants Governor’s Reserved Power stripped!- Constitutional Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the areas that both the Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome-led Constitutional Review Commission and the House of Assembly (HoA) have agreed on, for the most part in their reports, is that a non-elected United Kingdom Governor should not have so much power in a modern democracy.
RVIPF to honour the late Dikembe H.O. Vanterpool
Road Town, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will celebrate the life and honour the service of the late Dikembe H.O. Vanterpool, an Auxiliary Officer, later this week.
National Business Bureau office coming to VG
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Kye M. Rymer (R5), has revealed that the National Business Bureau (NBB) will open an office on Virgin Gorda.
VIP celebrates 55 years in spectacular style, high fashion, unity & elegance
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- It was a night to remember as the oldest and most active political party in the Virgin Islands (VI) reached a 55-year milestone. The ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) had a big gala at Scrub Island Resort last evening, Saturday, April 18, 2026, with over 300 persons in attendance.
Adaejah T. Hodge blazes to 10.77 National Record/World Lead in Florida
GAINESVILLE, Florida, USA- Virgin Islands sprint phenom Adaejah T. Hodge, OLY, delivered a jaw-dropping and record-breaking performance in the 100m at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Willock calls for more attention to be paid to secondary roads
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock has called for the Government of the day to pay more attention to secondary roads. Mr Willock released a social media video clip over the weekend in which he praised the Deputy Premier and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA and the Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M Rymer (R5) for keeping their words by effecting road rehabilitation in District Three.
List of essential items for Basket of Goods 'has been finalised'- Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, (AL) has stated this is a time for preparation and not panic.
Paul A. Hewlett elected NDP President; Andrea Walters is Vice-President
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former candidate of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Paul A. Hewlett is the new President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), while Andrea Walters is the Vice-President.
Hon Marlon A. Penn landslides for NDP Chairmanship with 65 votes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a vote taken this evening, Saturday, April 18, 2026, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) won the Chairmanship of the National Democratic Party (NDP) during the party's special convention, as was predicted by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
VI @ helm CDEMA’s Technical Advisory Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) is now leading the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
No change! 18-year- old cannot run for political office-HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For those young people turning 18 years of age, the most you can do is vote. At this time, the constitution will not be changed to allow 18-year-olds to run for political office. They must wait another three years until they attain the age of 21.
USVI: Influenza hit highest level in 5 years
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The V.I. Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division says 2025 brought the territory’s highest influenza case count in the past five years, a hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreak that spread across schools and day cares, continued dengue and COVID-19 surveillance, expanded lead and legionella investigations, and a major upgrade to the territory’s disease-tracking system.
BVI HK Office Reps met with key Indian partners
NEW DELHI, India- The BVI Hong Kong Representative Office recently led a delegation to the Republic of India as part of ongoing efforts to deepen financial services and regulatory dialogue between the Virgin Islands (VI) and India.
2 men arrested on drug & firearm charges
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Two men were arrested and subsequently charged with drug and firearm offences following a patrol by members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
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Making Virgin Islander status meaningless
By Dickson C. Igwe
At the root of the valid concern, Ancestral Virgin Islanders are losing their God given rights, heritage, and status as multigenerational natives, is the fact that the sacred privilege of Virgin Islands citizenship, is automatic, through tenure.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Rochelle S. Lawrence
Kirshena J. Joseph
Rochelle S. Lawrence is what this generation calls a ‘serial entrepreneur’, and her love for entrepreneurship, though she never envisioned being one, started when she was just a child.
Tension mounts as NDP chooses Chairman; Has Hon Penn emerged as frontrunner?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- They have said in public statements that they are back together, after splitting in three parts. We are speaking about the National Democratic Party (NDP), the main Opposition party in the Virgin Islands. The Party broke up in 2018/19 with Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) forming his own Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), sometimes referred to as NDP 2.
Sunrise Airways launches direct flights between VI & Dominican Republic
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) now has another airline option regarding travel between the VI and the Dominican Republic.
‘Speed & culture’ to be celebrated @ Carnival Races in STT on May 1
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- Who will take the Governor’s Cup this year is the question that will be answered when the highly anticipated Carnival Races are held at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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