Running or not, I have love for my people- Fmr Speaker Julian Willock
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and businessman, Mr Julian Willock, has left many still wondering if he will run for office in District Three during the next general elections, as his bid depends on the decision of the Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3).
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RDA receives tenders for removal of derelict vessels from SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI– The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced that it has received tenders for the task of removing derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour.
DDM monitoring TS Erin projected to pass north of VI later this week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in the Virgin Islands is continuing to monitor the development of Tropical Storm Erin.
Asst Referee Kenesha Chesney to make regional debut @ CFU Girls U14 Series in T&T
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has announced that Assistant Referee Kenesha Chesney will make her regional debut at the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Girls U14 Challenge Series in Trinidad from August 15 to 24, 2025.
Wakima Lettsome charged for allegedly stabbing man in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Known offender Wakima Lettsome has been charged by police, following a recent stabbing incident in Road Town that left a man in critical condition on August 8, 2025.
Jamaicans go to the polls on September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Jamaicans will head to the polls on September 3, 2025, to determine who will lead the country for the next five years.
2025 Miss Teen BVI contestants to be revealed on Saturday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The official sashing and revealing of the 2025 Miss Teen British Virgin Islands contestants will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Defending champs Ice Connection surrender opening VG Summer Jam game to East
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The 2024 champions of VG Summer Jam, Ice Connection, were given a rude awakening by East when the 2025 edition of the basketball tournament got underway at Anthonie Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
‘We are set up to be one against the other’- Dr Melvin A. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull has said colonialism is one of the root causes of division among our people.
Carrot Bay lives up to the cultural hype
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- From donkey rides, lime and spoon races, sack races, bucket races, to donkey races, there was something for everyone to take part in or enjoy from the sidelines at the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Antonio 'Tony' Festiville in Carrot Bay.
VG Summer Jam 2025 tips off!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Action in the 2025 edition of VG Summer Jam got underway at the Sir Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda last night, Saturday, August 9, 2025, following the usual opening ceremony.
VI's Jay D. Smith & GBR win U23 European Baseball Championship
TREBIC, Czechia- Virgin Islander Jay D. Smith and the Great Britain (GBR) Baseball U23 Team have created history by winning the European Championship on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Some among us are 'passionate advocates for slavery & colonialism'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said true freedom can never be achieved without emancipating oneself from mental slavery.
Jaleel N. Croal wins ‘Festival Last Lap’ 400M Race
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Before they head off to college, the best 400m runners in the Virgin Islands met for a ‘Festival Last Lap’ at the A.O. Shirley Grounds on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Accident @ Jean Hill
JEAN HILL, Tortola, VI- A vehicular accident occurred this afternoon, Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Mandatory training for proprietors & staff of water processing & distribution systems
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All water processing and distributing companies operating in the Territory will have to attend a mandatory training session.
Gunshot heard in vicinity of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that what appears to be gunshots were heard in the vicinity of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School sometime after 9:00 AM this morning, Saturday, August 9, 2025.
VI represented @ Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight
ISLE OF WIGHT, England, United Kingdom- The Virgin Islands (VI) had the honour of being showcased at the renowned Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight, an event celebrated as one of the United Kingdom’s (UK) most prestigious and long-standing sailing festivals, which took place from August 2 to August 8, 2025.
Brazil's COP30 Presidency largely dependent on LA & C'bean support- Mr E. Benito Wheatley
BRASILIA, Brazil- Mr. E. Benito Wheatley, Special Envoy from the Virgin Islands (VI), emphasised the crucial role that support from Latin America and the Caribbean plays in achieving a just outcome for the Brazilian Presidency of COP30 at the upcoming climate change talks in Belém, Brazil.
DWM rewards persons for Environmental Stewardship
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) who work to enhance public spaces across the Territory have been recognised by the Department of Waste Management (DWM).
Extracts from his Book the Road to War by Dickson Igwe
By Dickson C. Igwe
By 1950, owing to its backing of its allies with its industry and military might, and then financing the rebuilding of a war-devastated world through the provision of US debt and financing, defined and denominated in Dollars, the USA was 50% of the global economy.
Man rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with stab wounds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man has been rushed to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with serious injuries, due to a stabbing in Road Town.
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This Week We Feature Young Professional Shaqori A.C. Smith
By Kirshena J. Joseph
ORLANDO, Florida, USA- Born in Puerto Rico and raised on Tortola, Virgin Islands (VI), it was his grandmother’s love for the arts that ignited the fire, setting Shaqori A.C. Smith on a path of seeing the plate as a canvas.
Miguel Weekes & Kei-Andre Williams charged with firearm related offenses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two individuals have been charged in connection with two separate firearm seizures during the Emancipation Festival period.
Cornell Penn wins Antonio 'Tony' Martin Fisherman's Tournament in Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- East End resident Cornell Penn is the winner of the Antonio 'Tony' Martin Fisherman's Tournament held on August 7, 2025, as part of the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta 2025.
'Carrot Bay is a very special place where culture lives & thrives'- Premier Wheatley
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has emphasised that Carrot Bay can be seen as the epicentre of culture in the Virgin Islands.
Valley Heights Commercial Plaza brings enhanced shopping experience to VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The shopping experience in Virgin Gorda is receiving a major boost with the completion of the Valley Heights Commercial Plaza in the Valley.
Soca artist Adam O presented with CIBC Award for Performer of the Year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- VI-Well-known Soca artist from Virgin Gorda, Adam O (Adam L. O'Neal), was officially presented with the CIBC Award for Musical Performance, the Stage Award—“Performer of the Year" recently. He received this honour during the Virgin Islands Icon Awards, which took place on July 6, 2025.
Dr Ronald F. Smith-Berkeley Acting as Deputy Governor until August 17
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Dr Ronald F. Smith-Berkeley is acting in the office of Deputy Governor.
Virgin Islands Pensioners Remuneration Bill (2025)
By Vere H.E. Browne
Section 1: Short Title- This Act may be cited as the Virgin Islands Pensioners Remuneration Act, 2025.
East End/Long Look delivers creative parade
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Spectators turning up for the East End/Long Look Emancipation Festival Parade on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, were not disappointed, as there was much energy, creativity, variety, colour, and good vibes.
VI's Jay D. Smith & GBR into U23 European Championship semifinal
TREBIC, Czechia- Virgin Islander Jay D. Smith and the Great Britain (GBR) Baseball U23 Team have secured their spot in the European Championship semifinal.
RVIPF attends Swearing-In of New Chiefs of Police in USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Commissioner of Police and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in a show of solidarity with the US Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) attended the official Swearing-In Ceremony of the newly appointed Chiefs of Police on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Parade results: ‘Jougo’ wins Road March; BVI Tribe is Best Adult Troupe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The results are in for the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival’s August Monday Parade in Road Town on August 4, 2025, and there are hardly any surprises.
Politicians 'too cowardly' when it comes to self-determination- E. Benito Wheatley
SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten, NA- Virgin Islands Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley has challenged politicians, calling them cowardly in the movement for self-determination.
UPDATE: VI hammered by St Kitts in CONCACAF U15 C/ships in Aruba
SAVANETA, Aruba- The Virgin Islands U15 Boys’ National Football Team will have to return to the drawing board, after failing to score a point in League B, Group F of the CONCACAF Football Championships in Aruba.
East End & Long Look come alive with J’ouvert 2025
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The East End and Long Look communities brought in the sunrise this morning, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with celebration as the East End/Long Look J’ouvert revellers made their way through the streets from 4:00 AM.
Premier pushing for national holiday for 250-year anniversary of freedom in EE/LL
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said that the 250-year anniversary of the manumission of the people of Nothingham Estate will be celebrated in grand style, including with a national holiday next year.
Retirees will be interviewed following exit of public service- David D. Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Retirees of the Virgin Islands Public Service are being called on to create a path for someone who is coming after them.
Those wanting to take away EE/LL festival are ‘ignorant’ of history- Hon Marlon A. Penn
EAST END, Tortola, VI - The Eighth District Representative and Opposition Member, Hon Marlon A. Penn, has stated that those seeking to remove the festivities from the East End/Long Look community are ignorant of their history.
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