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Community policing training launched to enhance community engagement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has stated that effective policing relies on presence, engagement, and trust, and residents should know their officers not only during crises but also as visible, approachable, and proactive partners in community safety.
VI showcased as must-visit paradise in Susan Calman’s ‘Cruise of a Lifetime’ UK series
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The latest Caribbean episode of Susan Calman’s Cruise of a Lifetime, featuring the Virgin Islands (VI), is now available via downloadable link.
Addressing crime isn’t gov’t responsibility only- Cabinet Sec. Sandra I. Ward
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet Secretary Ms Sandra I. Ward has said the battle against crime in the Virgin Islands is not only for the government.
Rise and Shine & Parade 'can no longer be on same day'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has announced that discussions will begin regarding changing the date for the Parade and the Rise and Shine Tramp, as the two events currently occur on the same day.
VI waited 5 years for UK to greenlight UN’s C-24 visit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a not-so-surprising twist, a report from the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24) visiting mission to the Virgin Islands (VI) revealed that the Territory waited for approval from the United Kingdom (UK) for the visiting mission for about five years.
Communications & Works Minister prepares VI for Tropical Storm Erin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), along with Public Works Director, Mr Jeremy W. Hodge, visited Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke, and several districts on Tortola to assess preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Erin.
VI represented @Concacaf Youth Football Summit 2025 in Curaçao
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao- The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) participated in the 2025 Concacaf Youth Football Summit, held from August 6–8, 2025, in Willemstad, Curaçao, with Youth and Female Football Coach Latoya Sue representing the territory among regional and global leaders in the sport.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola receives prestigious Membership Achievement Award
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has been awarded the Membership Action Plan (MAP) Membership Achievement Award for the 2024/25 Rotary year, in recognition of its outstanding success in growing and strengthening its membership.
7 to represent VI @ 5th NACAC Athletics Championships in Bahamas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) has announced the participation of "Team BVI" at the 5th NACAC Athletics Championships in Freeport, Bahamas from August 13 - 17, 2025.
Murder-accused Erick A. Rabsatt’s extradition to VI delayed by ‘medical emergency’
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Erick Abraham Rabsatt, who is accused of fatally shooting US Army veteran and businessman Jaimez A.J. Stoutt at a bar on Tortola on December 11, 2021, and subsequently fleeing the jurisdiction, was scheduled to be extradited to the Virgin Islands from Miami on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Inconvenient facts on the road to freedom
Alred C. Frett
Ticketed & Fined Until The End Of Time:
Often, we are asked why bother to bother when we don’t need to bother; especially when Seeds of Wisdom appear to fall on barren soil... At such times, we should remember that the Fruits used to feed the starving were planted by others long ago, without any idea that they would be saving lives, and, just as the Bird may carry seeds to distant lands, some things we do will benefit others more than ourselves.
Youth rally & official launch of VI Anti Crime Summit set for Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Friday, August 15, 2025, a diverse gathering of youth groups, community organisations, parents, guardians, and residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) will converge at the Road Town Police Station for the launch and youth rally of the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit.
Failed Vote of No Confidence put a disunited Opposition on full display- Willock
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has said there is no unity among the members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, which was clear as day during the recent Vote of No Confidence.
The 2025-2026 Academic Year to begin on September 8, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education in the Virgin Islands (VI) has officially announced that secondary public schools will open for the academic year 2025-2026 on Monday, September 8, 2025.
VI ‘gearing up’ for Anegada Lobster Festival 2025
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI– The Virgin Islands is once again preparing to welcome food lovers, adventure seekers, and cultural explorers to the highly anticipated Anegada Lobster Festival 2025.
High Court temporarily blocks Governor’s police vetting process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) in the High Court of Justice (Civil Division) has dealt a blow to United Kingdom-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce by granting an injunction preventing the Governor from proceeding with the controversial vetting of police officers until the court rules otherwise.
USVI: STT youth accused of blackmailing teen into sex, $$ & explicit photos
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A man is being charged with a slew of felony sex offenses after being arrested on Sunday, August 10, 2025, for allegedly blackmailing a younger peer some years ago into sharing explicit photographs, handing over money, and participating in unwanted sexual activity.
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.
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