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Taiwan Government Scholarships now open to VIslanders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Hong Kong Representative Office of the Virgin Islands has announced that applications for the 2026/2027 Taiwan Government Scholarships are now open to Virgin Islanders and Belongers.
VI fall 2-0 to Antigua in CONCACAF U20 Football Qualifiers
ALAJUELA, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands (VI) U-20 Football Team suffered defeat in its second game of Group C at the 2026 CONCACAF Qualifiers in Alajuela, Costa Rica today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Federal gov’t mobilising in response to charter yacht fee increase by VI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The federal government is reportedly mobilising a “whole of government approach” in response to what has been described as unfair trade actions by the Virgin Islands that are financially harming US Virgin Islands (USVI) marine small businesses.
USVI: Michigan couple sues Ritz-Carlton after Alleged $425K armed robbery on STT
VI CONSORTIUM
RED HOOK, St. Thomas, USVI- A Michigan couple who say they were robbed at gunpoint during a stay at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas last September have filed a civil lawsuit in District Court, alleging negligence and gross negligence in connection with the incident.
Early morning fire destroys 2 buildings in Purcell Estate
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- An early morning fire on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, razed two small buildings in Port Purcell, leaving one person homeless.
Avanell Morton is honouree for 2026 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Prominent sports administrator and cultural figure Avanell Morton, aka 'Clarkie', will be honoured at this year's Virgin Gorda Easter Festival.
‘Command & demand’ completion of national census- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has raised concerns about the non-completion of the 2020 Population Census during the recent airing of his show on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
2-faced Governor Pruce praises PoSC despite consistently overriding its authority
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In what some have described as 2-faced and the definition of hypocrisy, the United Kingdom-appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, Daniel Pruce, has praised the efforts of the Police Service Commission (PoSC) but has once again overruled its decision by moving forward with a three-month extension for Richard Ullger to remain Interim Acting Police Commissioner.
National Monument Design Competition launched for Road Town Roundabout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Road Town Partnership (RTP) Committee and the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), has launched the Roundabout National Monument Design Competition.
Premier Wheatley in St Kitts for 50th Regular Meeting of Heads of Gov’t of CARICOM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) departed the Virgin Islands (VI) today, February 24, 2026, for the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Latin jazz artist Tito Puente Jr to headline return of HLSCC Performing Arts Series
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will mark the highly anticipated return of its renowned Performing Arts Series on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with a headline performance by internationally celebrated Latin jazz artist Tito Puente Jr at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium.
M'Kenzii Crabbe & J'Den Jackson qualify for Carifta 53
MIRAMAR, Florida, USA- M'Kenzii Crabbe and J'Den Jackson have brought the Virgin Islands (VI) qualifying numbers for Carifta 53 to four following the SC Caribbean Invitational and Carifta Qualifier on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Leading RVIPF ‘is not about me’- Interim ACoP Richard Ullger
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Interim Acting Commissioner of Police (ACoP) Ricahrd Ullger has said his appointment is not about him as he is serving in the capacity to simply assist in improving the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
UPDATE: VI draw first CONCACAF U-20 game
ALAJUELA, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands (VI) U-20 Football Team are off to a good start following their debut and opening match at the 2026 CONCACAF Qualifiers earlier today against Dominica.
Technical experts engaged to assist with school maintenance- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education has taken steps to improve its approach to school maintenance, aiming to enhance the quality of technical work performed on schools within the Virgin Islands.
VI avoids latest EU Blacklist
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands has not been placed on the EU's tax blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions; however, it remains on the "grey list" (Annex II), indicating ongoing cooperation on tax reforms.
NLBC honours 3 Unsung Heroes for 2026
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- In keeping true to the scripture, Romans 12: 20, three dedicated Virgin Islanders were honoured during the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) Unsung Heroes Sunday Service on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
VIslanders being 'pushed out' of local real eatate market- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for a revision of the access to the Virgin Islands (VI) real estate market given to persons with Non-Belonger's Landholder's Licenses.
Pruce invokes colonial powers; Gives Ullger 3-month extension
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Tortola, VI- Showing that we are just a colony and need not be listened to, the United Kingdom-appointed Governor, Daniel Pruce, has defied the National Security Council (NSC) and the Police Service Commission (PoSC) over the extension of Interim Acting Police Commissioner Richard Ullger.
Virtual workshop on food security across OTs scheduled for Monday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A virtual workshop focused on food security in the Overseas Territories (OTs) of the United Kingdom (UK) is set to take place on Monday, February 23, 2026.
USVI: 43-year-old man arrested after minor reports sexual assault
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI — A Christiansted, US Virgin Islands (USVI) resident was arrested on Friday, February 20, 2026, for sexual assault of a minor following a report from a woman who recently reached the age of majority.
Caregivers celebrated on National Caregivers Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Caregivers in the Virgin Islands (VI) were celebrated by the Social Development Department on National Caregivers Day on Friday, February 20, 2026.
BVICA 2026 T20 Cricket Tournament bowls off today @ Greenland
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Cricketers and fans of the game will converge at the Greenland Recreation Ground today, February 22, 2026, when the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) T20 Tournament bowls off.
VI & Finnish institutions to form partnership- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), announced that her ministry will be signing direct partnerships with institutions in Finland to support the government's vision of reimagining education in the territory.
Asphalt scam operating in the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works has advised the public of an asphalt scam currently operating in the Virgin Islands (VI).
USVI: Steven Payne gets 25 year sentence for sexual battery of minor
VI CONSORTIUM
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, USA- Former at-large Senator Steven Payne Sr. was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday after a Florida jury convicted him on one count of sexual battery of a minor following an October 2025 trial.
Maya Z.V. Marcellin to represent VI @ Miss Teen Universe
MANAGUA, Nicaragua- Miss Teen BVI Maya Z.V. Marcellin will represent the Virgin Islands (VI) at the upcoming Miss Teen Universe International Pageant in Nicaragua.
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BVITB&FC's 1st North American Content Creator Summit a success
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first-ever North American Content Creator Summit was successfully hosted by the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB&FC) from February 3 to 8, 2026.
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VI sailors participate in Pan Pepin International Regatta in PR
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- On Friday, February 13, 2026, the Virgin Islands' Opti sailing team, consisting of Aerin Westlake, Henry Clifton, Piper Bailey and Arun Bissoondutt headed off to Puerto Rico for the Pan Pepin International Regatta hosted by Club Nautico de San Juan.
Female pedestrian injured in hit & run @ Pasea Estate
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it is investigating a hit and run collision that occurred after 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the vicinity of Delta Gas Station in Pasea Estate.
'Issue affecting user access to CAPS unresolved' - HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - His Majesty’s Customs Department is reporting that an issue affecting user access to the CAPS system, which arose on Thursday, February 19, 2026, remains unresolved.
Youth Parliamentarians ‘have shown democracy is safe' in VI’- Sir Lindsay H. Hoyle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Right Honourable Sir Lindsay H. Hoyle, Member of Parliament and Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, has encouraged Youth Parliamentarians in the Virgin Islands (VI) to consider a future in politics.
Campbells BVI launches Charity Funding Panel to support non-profits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Campbells BVI has launched a Charity Funding Panel designed to support non-profit and charitable organisations delivering meaningful impact across youth development, education and community wellbeing.
‘It was the right decision to borrow money’ for infrastructure- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said he will show support when the government does something good and has been consistent in doing so.
BVIPA to host inaugural PortVision Conference 2026 in April
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- In a major milestone for the Virgin Islands’ maritime sector, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) will be hosting the inaugural PortVision Conference 2026, a groundbreaking three-day event to be held at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay from April 22–24, 2026.
‘We definitely left our mark’ @ Miami International Boat Show 2026- BVITBFC
MIAMI BEACH, Florida, USA- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC) has hailed its participation at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show at Sailor’s Cove – IGY Yacht Haven Grande from February 11–15, 2026, as “another unforgettable one”.
Premier Wheatley commends UK–Overseas Territories joint declaration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has praised the UK–Overseas Territories Joint Declaration for fostering, guiding, and modernising partnerships between the United Kingdom (UK) and its Overseas Territories.
‘No power struggle’ within NDP - Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The President of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Opposition Member, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), has dismissed claims that there is a power struggle within the NDP.
EE/LL Sewerage Pump Station ‘is proof we are keeping that promise’- Premier Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the commissioning of the East End-Long Look Pump Station is an election promise fulfilled.
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