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Natalie J. Fahie-Smith tipped to be PS in Ministry of Financial Services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online’s sources in the Office of the Governor has confirmed that current Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development Mrs Natalie J. Fahie-Smith is tipped to be the Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation.
Scaled-down 'BVI Music Festival' to return to CGB with more local energy
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI— The BVI Music Festival is officially returning to the golden sands of Cane Garden Bay on June 27 and 28, 2025 — albeit in a scaled-down format — in a move aimed at preserving momentum, fostering local unity, and laying the foundation for a major 2026 revival.
Gov't has 'hodgepodge' & 'willy-nilly' approach to loan spending- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member and Eighth District Representative Hon Marlon A. Penn has accused the government of not having a proper plan for spending the 100 million dollars acquired through a loan from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) in September 2024.
Public protest in Road Town reportedly being planned for next week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A public demonstration is being planned in the Virgin Islands in response to a plethora of domestic grievances, including the escalating cost of living, limited consumer protection, and calls for effective salary reform.
USVI: Gov Bryan urged to rescind pay raises after public outcry
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach announced on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, that he has written to Governor Albert A. Bryan, Jr, asking for the wage increases granted to him and to the Governor by the Virgin Islands Public Officials Compensation Commission to be rescinded.
VI leads establishment of new Caribbean network on sustainable development
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) and representatives of 16 Caribbean governments have established the Caribbean Subregional Sustainable Development Network (CSSDN) aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on sustainable development.
VI should consider Associated Statehood- Violet Thomas-Gaul
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points Co-host Violet Thomas-Gaul has put forward the option of the Virgin Islands (VI) seeking to become an Associate State of the United Kingdom (UK) instead of independence.
St Maarten mission strengthened ‘commitment to collaborate’- Premier Wheatley
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten- Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) recently led a delegation to a strategic trade mission to Sint Maarten, to engage in high-level dialogue to advance mutual interests in maritime, trade, agriculture, tourism, health services, and financial services.
Boating incident @ Leverick Bay triggers ‘no-blame’ safety investigation
LEVERICK BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI— A boating incident at Leverick Bay in Virgin Gorda on May 25, 2025, has triggered an official safety investigation by the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), in which blame or liability will not be determined.
VI has lost its 'middle class'- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Speaking on NDP Radio on ZBVI 780 AM on May 19, 2025, Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) opined that the Virgin Islands (VI) has lost its middle class.
Nanny Cay’s Operations Team trained to Brownell quality & safety standard
NANNY CAY, VI - Nanny Cay has become the first boatyard in the region to have its entire Operations Team trained to the Brownell quality and safety standard.
‘I truly believe in being the next elected’ rep for D3- Aaron F. Parillon
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- General elections might be two years away, but the campaigning seems to have started early, including by Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn, who has been buying up much airtime to criticise the current government and trying to portray himself as Premier material.
Hon Walwyn slams idea of leasing lands in Guyana & DR for food security
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has blasted the idea of leasing lands in Guyana or Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic for agricultural purposes.
'Permanent amphitheatre' aback admin complex under consideration- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Government is actively exploring the creation of a permanent amphitheatre as part of a broader strategy to invigorate the Territory’s tourism sector.
Free genetic tests available @ upcoming Cancer Prevention Conference
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Genetic testing will be available in the Virgin Islands (VI) for the first time at the upcoming BVI Cancer Prevention Conference.
Alliston A. Blyden aka ‘Domino King’ wins 21st Leverick Bay Poker Run
LEVERICK BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- One of the Virgin Islands’ highly anticipated annual calendar events, the Leverick Bay Poker Run, was held on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
1 injured as boat capsizes @ Leverick Bay
LEVERICK BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- One person has been reported injured in a boating incident at Leverick Bay, Virgin Gorda, minutes ago, Sunday, May 25, 2025.
‘We are exploring more’ direct flight route options- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Demand for direct flight access to the Virgin Islands (VI) remains high, and the Government of the Virgin Islands is exploring its options.
USVI: Elderly man gives thousands of $$ to alleged extortionist
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI— A man is facing serious charges after allegedly coercing an elderly resident into repeated, unwanted financial transactions under threats of violence.
20 achievements in Education outlined in 2025 Territorial Address
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said that his government has finalised a five-year strategic staffing plan that will add over eighty vital positions across the Territory’s schools to strengthen support, accountability, and student success.
Cape Air deploys new aircraft to Caribbean
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines recently announced the deployment of its Tecnam P2012 Traveller to the Caribbean market, an aircraft the Hyannis-based company has been operating in the U.S. Northeast and Montana since 2019.
VI's marine safety discussed @ stakeholder meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Key stakeholders were brought together for a Maritime Safety Meeting hosted by the Premier’s Office on May 15, 2025, to discuss the state of maritime safety in the Virgin Islands.
RSS, US authorities in manhunt for suspected killer—Deputy Commissioner Davis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kendrick Davis has confirmed the full-scale activation of regional and international law enforcement support in the continuing search for the suspect wanted in connection with the recent murder of Nyron A. Erickson in the Virgin Islands.
USVI: Lawmakers threaten legal action as Gov. & Lt. Gov. salaries rise
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Tempers and tension flared on Friday as lawmakers learned that controversial pay raises for the governor and lieutenant governor recommended last year would soon be implemented by the Department of Personnel. The raises — which move the governor’s yearly salary from $150,000 to $192,000, and the lieutenant governor’s from $125,000 to $168,000 — will account for retroactive payments dating back to December 2024.
BVI Cancer Prevention Conference scheduled for June
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Cancer Society, in collaboration with the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), will host the BVI Cancer Prevention Conference 2025 next month.
VI's tourism recovery more than numbers; it's evidence of resurgence—Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), on May 20, 2025, reported that for the second time in the Territory’s history, visitor arrivals have surpassed the one million mark.
The Road to War
By Dickson C. Igwe
The competition for supremacy between the USA and China may lead to war.
OECS stands with VI against colonialism & oppression
CASTRIES, St Lucia- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has extended its firm support and solidarity to the Government and people of the Virgin Islands (VI) as they continue their journey toward achieving a full measure of self-government and realising their aspirations for constitutional advancement and political self-determination.
UNOPS visits VI for first time on exploratory mission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A team from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently in the Virgin Islands (VI) on an exploratory mission.
Bids for Prospect Reef Resort Development being evaluated- Premier Wheatley
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI- The redevelopment of Prospect Reef Resort is moving closer to reality, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said.
Delinquent public service employees must refocus or resign– Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Public officers across the Virgin Islands have evolved into a paralysing ‘fourth estate’ that has been impeding the efficiency and progress of elected governments, particularly the current administration.
69 pledge loyalty to UK as newly registered British Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sixty-Nine (69) individuals are now registered as British Citizens after being previously Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens.
Sergeant Sean A. McCall re-elected CFPWA President
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Sergeant Sean A. McCall has been re-elected president of the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA) for a second term.
'Our mission remains clear, to build a resilient nation'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Commending the Virgin Islands’ progress over the past year as a testament to resilience and innovation, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in his second Territorial Address, said, “This is not merely a report of figures and initiatives.”
Son of VI soil to be sworn in as Superior Court Associate Judge in MA
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA- Massachusetts-based judge, Mr Asha Z. White, whose mother is from the Virgin Islands (VI), has been nominated to sit as an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of Massachusetts.
USVI: STT woman fatally shot; Ex-boyfriend charged
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A 33-year-old woman has died following a fatal shooting on Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025, and her ex-boyfriend has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with her death, according to VIPD Director of Communications Glen Dratte.
'My office is there to assist Jamaicans in distress or in need'- Paul B. Dennis KC
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Mr Paul B. Dennis, KC, Jamaica’s Honourary Consul to the Virgin Islands (VI), has called the establishment of the consulate timely.
CoP Vanterpool calls on officers to rise above personal differences
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has expressed confidence that members of the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Association (CFPWA) will rise above ongoing tensions surrounding the suspension of its President, Sergeant Sean A. McCall of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and Regional Secretary, Detective Corporal David Barnett of Jamaica.
BVIPA: Temporary vehicle route change @ Port Purcell facility due to repairs
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to advise all port users that essential repair works will commence on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Port Purcell Facility on a section of the port infrastructure adjacent to Container Tracking Station II.
‘A whole school’ needed for hospitality training- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— The outspoken social advocate, pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has proposed the development of a dedicated training facility for the hospitality and service sector, calling for joint government and private sector investment to address persistent labour challenges in the Virgin Islands.
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