Increased gov’t funding fuels HLSCC growth & wider access to higher education- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), says increased Government investment in H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is helping expand access to tertiary education and strengthen the Virgin Islands’ human capital.
VI advances in implementing FATF action plan after Paris Plenary
PARIS, France- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recognised the Virgin Islands’ progress in strengthening its defences against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, following the Territory’s participation in the FATF Plenary in Paris from 26–30 October 2026.
USVI: St Thomas fugitive captured in D/ca returned to face gun & drug charges
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A 46-year-old St. Thomas man who had been wanted for nearly two years on 12 criminal charges, including possession of an unlicensed machine gun, assault on a law enforcement officer and drug offenses, has been apprehended in Dominica and returned to the Virgin Islands following a coordinated international law enforcement operation.
Ms Jennifer Potter to spearhead transition @Robert Mathavious Institute
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Ms Jennifer Potter has been appointed to spearhead an ambitious reconceptualisation and repositioning of the Robert Mathavious Institute (RMI) at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Centenarian Grant increased to $10K from $5K- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has approved an increase in the Centenarian Grant from a one-time five thousand dollars grant to a one-time ten thousand dollars grant, under The Virgin Islands Centenarian Programme Policy.
RVIPF responding to report of a robbery @Fish Bay area business
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are responding to a report of a robbery at a business establishment in the Fish Bay area.
UK abstains from vote for VI's right to self-determination @UN
NEW YORK, USA- The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has declared its unequivocal support for the full decolonisation of the Virgin Islands (VI) at the United Nations (UN) Fourth Committee at the ongoing 81st Session of the UN General Assembly; however, the United Kingdom (UK) has abstained from voting.
‘We continue to prophesy cotton candy’- Skelton-Cline to churches
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI — Honestly Speaking host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has issued a sharp warning to churches and believers across the region, saying many religious leaders are failing to prepare their congregations for mounting economic, financial, global, and spiritual challenges.
BVIEC to embark on territory-wide meeting series 'Beyond the Bill'
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has introduced a series of territory-wide community meetings, ‘Beyond the Bill’, as another step in its commitment to public engagement.
First Lady Carolyn M. Shallow-Wheatley earns UWI Master’s Degree
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The First Lady of the Virgin Islands, Carolyn M. Shallow-Wheatley is now a master’s degree graduate of the University of the West Indies (UWI).
'Pay us what you owe us!'- King Charles told in Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas- King Charles may have danced in the street while in the Bahamas on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, but he was soon reminded of the increasingly vocal demands for Britain to pay reparations for its role in the slave trade.
Int’l ferry arrivals to be processed @WE Ferry Terminal from Nov 1
WEST END, Tortola, VI- International ferry arrivals that would normally be processed at the Road Town Jetty will be temporarily redirected to the West End Ferry Terminal, from Sunday, November 1, through Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Some VI ‘children already living in food-insecure households’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI, Social Commentator, radio talk show host, and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has continued to urge Virgin Islanders to prepare for the worst-case outcome of ongoing global tensions, saying many of our children already live in food-insecure homes.
BVI Ports Authority wins Caribbean Cruise Port of the Year
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has won the Nathan Dundas Cruise Port of the Year Award, a leading regional accolade, as it marks 35 years of service.
R. Dancia Penn-Sallah OBE appointed Chair of Electoral Boundary Commission in TCI
COCKBURN TOWN, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands- The former Deputy Governor and legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI), Mrs R. Dancia Penn-Sallah, OBE, KC, has been appointed Chair of the new Electoral District Boundary Commission in Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI).
A record budget must deliver more than record promises- Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After the Government of the Virgin Islands presented a record $559.1 million budget under the theme, “Turning Progress into Prosperity: Building a Sustainable Nation”, on October 27, 2026, Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) said the real question is not how big the budget is, or how impressive it sounds on paper, but whether it will make life better for the people of the Virgin Islands.
'Our economy continued to grow in 2026'- Premier Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) presented the Virgin Islands’ (VI) biggest budget to date- five hundred fifty-nine million, one hundred forty-one thousand, one hundred dollars ($559,141,100).
BVIPA announces temporary closure of Road Town Jetty Building for essential health & safety works
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) wishes to advise the travelling public and stakeholders that the Road Town Jetty Building will be temporarily closed from Sunday, November 1 through Thursday, November 5, 2026, to facilitate essential facilitate essential health, safety, and preventative maintenance within the facility.
UPDATE: 2 charged following cocaine & firearm seizure in Fat Hogs Bay
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged two persons following the seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine, a prohibited firearm, and ammunition during a search operation in Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
VG Summer Jam: East offered apology after players left stranded on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI— The Virgin Gorda Basketball Club and the Virgin Gorda Summer Jam Committee have issued a formal public apology to the management, players, and supporters of the East basketball team after travel and communication problems left several team members without confirmed accommodation and forced them to make an early Sunday morning ferry return to Tortola at the weekend.
‘Politics in these Virgin Islands trumps our faith’- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said politics in the Virgin Islands has become the people’s religion and faith.
Gov’t announces staged pay increases for healthcare workers in 2027
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government has signalled that doctors, nurses and other medical personnel in the Virgin Islands will see their pay adjusted in stages during 2027, in a bid to attract new staff and keep experienced professionals in the public health system.
Premier Wheatley presents $559.1M budget for 2027
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Under the theme, Turning Progress into Prosperity: Building a Sustainable Nation, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) presented a record $559.1 million budget for 2027 in the House of Assembly (HoA) today, October 27, 2026.
New executive elected for BVI Association of Compliance Officers & Practitioners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Outgoing Chair of the BVI Association of Compliance Officers and Practitioners (BVIACOP), T’sa James-Hodge, has encouraged the new executive to build upon the strong foundation laid by the previous executive.
‘We can’t fix what we can’t confront’- Hon Marlon A. Penn
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has once again brought the Virgin Islands (VI) water issues to light.
Lionheart beat Islanders in thriller to lift 2026 President's Cup
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- It was a game fitting of a final on Sunday, October 24, 2026, when defending National League Champions Lionheart lived up to their name in clawing their way back from 2-nil down in regulation time to eventually beat Islanders on penalties in the final of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) 2026 President's Cup at the Technical Centre in Greenland.
Prospect Reef developer likely to be identified by early 2027- Premier Wheatley
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI- A developer for the long-delayed redevelopment of Prospect Reef is expected to be identified in the first quarter of 2027, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said. However, he stopped short of giving a completion or opening date for the project.
Roof repairs progressing @ Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Work on the roof-repair project at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic is progressing, with the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) reporting that the old roofing membrane has been completely removed and the sacrificial layer installed.
UPDATE: VI records historic win @ U15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan
BAKU, Azerbaijan- The Virgin Islands (VI) made history today, October 26, 2026, when they recorded a 3–0 victory over São Tomé and Príncipe to secure the first FIFA U15 World Cup win for the Territory.
2026 District 3 Job Fair another huge success; Willock praised!
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI- For the fifth year, Therapy Works compound at Hannah Bay, Tortola, was filled with over 10 companies, including two statutory bodies with vacancies at the annual Third District Job Fair held on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Existing incinerator to be repaired; Another to be procured- Health Minister
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- As residents affected by the constant smoke emanating from the landfill at Pockwood Pond on Tortola continue to plea for relief, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the existing incinerator at Pockwood Pond will be repaired, while an additional incinerator is to be procured.
BVI Cancer Society says it receives lowest gov’t subvention
GREAT MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI— President of the BVI Cancer Society, Ms Gloria A. Fahie, has expressed concern that the organisation receives what she described as the lowest government subvention among non-profit organisations, despite the growing demands placed on it by cancer patients and their families.
Relationship between UK & VI 'an uneasy one'- UN told
NEW YORK, New York, USA- Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley has commended the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Reparations Commission for its advocacy and said the Virgin Islands (VI) was left behind during the ‘Independence Era’.
SSB & NHI defaulters should ‘make use’ of ongoing amnesty- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Defaulters are being called on to take advantage of the ongoing BVI Social Security Board’s Penalty and Surcharge Amnesty Programme.
284 Excellence Film Festival opens industry training to all
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Aspiring filmmakers, actors, independent producers and film enthusiasts will have opportunities to strengthen their skills and explore new career pathways at the 2nd Annual 284 Excellence Film Festival, taking place from 29th October to 1st November 2026, in the British Virgin Islands — and every masterclass and workshop on the programme is now free to attend.
'King Charles 'should apologise for slavery'- Commonwealth Secretary General
LONDON, United Kingdom- The Commonwealth's secretary-general, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has suggested that King Charles should apologise for slavery. This comes ahead of his visit to the Caribbean this week.
Man breaks into Loose Mongoose to steal booze
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Loose Mongoose, located on Trellis Bay, Beef Island, is offering a $250 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for breaking into its bar, stealing liquor and damaging property on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Health Minister & PS participate in regional social protection meeting in SVG
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent & The Grenadines- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), and Permanent Secretary Ms Tasha K. Bertie represented the Virgin Islands (VI) at the Tenth Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers: Human and Social Development, held in St Vincent and the Grenadines from October 7 to 8, 2026.
Petition launched for Governor to reconsider deportation order for Cathy O. Richards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A petition has been launched for the Governor of the Virgin Islands, Daniel Pruce, to reconsider his deportation order for popular journalist Cathy O. Richards.
HoA passes Electronic Transactions Amendment Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Members of the House of Assembly (HoA) passed the Electronic Transactions Amendment Bill, 2026, without any amendments, during the Fifth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fifth HoA, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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