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October 10th, 2025
Police arrest 2 with Glock firearms after search of red Kia Soul

DIAMOND ESTATE, Tortola, VI- It was this morning, October 10, 2025, after 1:00 AM, when a motor scooter rider was seen with a firearm outside of a residence in Diamond Estate on the main island of Tortola.

October 9th, 2025
Flotilla sailor Dane Hunter released from Israeli prison

NEW YORK, USA- Virgin Islands sailor and US citizen Dane Hunter was released from an Israeli prison and reunited with family members and friends at JFK International Airport on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

October 10th, 2025
The Battle between AI, Nature & Corruption

Alred C. Frett

Lying to Themselves and Hoping that We Believe:

Lying down is never the same as standing up, and all our lives we have been lied to about our worth and value, so what they painted as our History was tailored to fit the Fantasies of others... Even as everyone is programmed to do what is in their own interest, it is good to listen to everyone more than ourselves, but we should never trust anyone more than ourselves, or the results may return to haunt us.

October 9th, 2025
Hon Walwyn & Alliance blasted for more divisive politics over constitutional report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what many described as an assault on the views of the people and an effort to put fear and division in the process, Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) and his three-member-led Alliance Party are at it again.

October 9th, 2025
VI Premier: Recent firearm incidents 'underscore the reason' for Anti-Crime Summit

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the recently held Virgin Islands (VI) Anti-Crime Summit was not expected to be the absolute solution to crime in the Territory.

October 9th, 2025
'It's unlikely business owners will have access to weapons'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The discussion around gun ownership for business owners and private individuals is important; however, the responsibility for gun ownership in the Virgin Islands ultimately lies with the United Kingdom (UK).

October 9th, 2025
Armed masked man attempts to break in Meyers Estate home

MEYERS ESTATE, Tortola, VI- An attempt by an armed masked man to break and enter a home in Meyers Estate on Tortola on October 7, 2025, was reportedly foiled.

October 9th, 2025
‘$2500 is nothing to pay for Belongership’- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social and political commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has described the new immigration fees as minuscule, in light of the fee increase coming under scrutiny.

October 8th, 2025
Game-changer! VI residents can now access parametric insurance 'on own terms'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Business and property owners in the Virgin Islands (VI) now have the opportunity to access hassle-free insurance, setting their own terms with Parametric Windstorm.

October 8th, 2025
Heavily armed masked men open fire outside bar in Baughers Bay

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- There has yet been another gun-related incident at a bar in the Virgin Islands. This time it was at a bar in Baughers Bay on Tuesday night, October 7, 2025.

October 8th, 2025
Logos Hope, world's largest floating book fair, to visit VI Oct 24-28, 2025

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, will be in the Virgin Islands (VI) from October 24-28, 2025, when it will be open to the public.

October 8th, 2025
Hon de Castro-led Education Ministry embarks on annual Week-Long School Tour

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports is making its presence felt in schools throughout the Virgin Islands this week as it kicked off a week-long series of visits.

October 8th, 2025
Jerry could bring strong winds when it passes VI as hurricane- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tropical Storm Jerry is currently about 1,000 miles southeast of the Virgin Islands, moving west north-westward at 23mph, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) informed in an update at 5:30 AM today, Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

October 8th, 2025
Gov't to celebrate the life of Dr Robert A. Mathavious, OBE

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands will honour the life and legacy of the late Dr Robert A. Mathavious, OBE, through an official Celebration of Life service on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex at 4:30 PM.

October 8th, 2025
Farmers & fishers chart new way forward with Premier's Office

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) highlighted major key initiatives aimed at strengthening the territory’s economic and environmental sustainability during a one-day planning meeting with farmers and fishers.

October 7th, 2025
‘Issuing a firearm licence is an option of last resort’- Acting CoP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As business owners and other persons in society have expressed the view that business owners should be allowed to bear firearms for protection in the Virgin Islands, due to the apparent increase in gun crime, Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, who is the designated licencing authority for firearm licences in the territory, has weighed in on the discussion.

October 7th, 2025
Operators Without Borders back in VI assisting with pipe replacement

DIAMOND ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works, with assistance from Operators Without Borders (OWB), is currently laying 5800 feet of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) main transmission pipe with a 10-inch interior diameter in Diamond Estate on Tortola.

October 7th, 2025
The focus is on making trade licencing process 'far more efficient'- Dr Lincoln E. Bobb

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - As concerns grow over the process of obtaining trade licences in the Virgin Islands, residents have been assured that efforts are being made to reduce the time it takes to receive approval for a trade licence.

October 7th, 2025
Premier Wheatley justifies salary increase for HoA members

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has continued to defend the approval of salary increases for members of the House of Assembly (HoA).

October 7th, 2025
TAG launches biggest October clearance with $5,000 savings & free insurance

SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI- Tortola Auto Group (TAG), regarded as the leading automotive dealership in the Virgin Islands (VI), says it is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated October Clearance Sales Event, running from October 13 through November 1, 2025 at its Slaney Point showroom.

October 7th, 2025
Leeward expands to VI with licensed operations; Gareth Thomas is Managing Director

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leeward, a leading governance and fiduciary services firm, has announced the launch of licensed operations in the Virgin Islands (VI).

October 6th, 2025
Hon Julian Fraser RA is the boss for 3 days!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3), the Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, is the Acting Premier of the Virgin Islands, for three days at least.

October 6th, 2025
'To get healthy food we have to buy local'- Lloyd Williams

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Food Production Manager at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr Lloyd Williams, has defended the high cost of locally produced food in the Virgin Islands when compared to imported food.

October 6th, 2025
We still have a mentality of off-island care is better- Dr Sharlon Lewis

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Dr Sharlon Lewis has said the Virgin Islands (VI) has good doctors and good quality care is available through the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).

October 6th, 2025
Another call for business owners to carry firearms in midst of crime wave!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Crime-weary business owners in the Virgin Islands are calling again for permission to carry firearms to protect their businesses against robberies and other offences, as overall robberies with guns have increased in the past two years.

October 6th, 2025
Man shot at bar outside Pier Park identified as Jevonte Barnes

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Jevonte Barnes 24, of Belle Vue, Tortola, has been identified as the victim of the armed robbery and shooting that occurred early morning, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at a popular bar in the vicinity of Tortola Pier Park in Road Town. I

October 6th, 2025
Approx 90 charter yachts relocate to VI from USVI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reports are showing that more charter boat companies based in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) are relocating to the Virgin Islands (VI) following the increase in charter yacht fees for non-VI-based vessels on June 1, 2025.

October 6th, 2025
Premier to attend UN 4th Committee Meetings in New York starting today

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is to attend the meetings of the United Nations (UN) Fourth Committee.

October 5th, 2025
Family of Miss Teen BVI contestant accuses pageant director of bias

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Controversy erupted at the Miss Teen BVI 2025 Pageant at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College on Saturday night, October 4, 2025.

October 5th, 2025
RCCT's communication internship shines spotlight on young readers

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT) successfully completed another enriching session of its Communication Internship Programme, hosted at ZBVI Radio.

October 5th, 2025
Maya Z.V. Marcellin is Miss Teen British Virgin Islands 2025

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Maya Z.V. Marcellin was crowned Miss Teen British Virgin Islands 2025, when the pageant was held at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

October 5th, 2025
Trade Department to introduce small business startup programme

HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI – The small business sector, particularly for individuals wishing to begin start-ups, is set to receive a boost with the implementation of a new programme by the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs.

October 5th, 2025
RVIPF Marine Unit launches marine awareness campaign

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In addition to their crime-fighting efforts and security measures across the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Unit is taking significant steps under its community policing mandate by launching a community initiative.

October 4th, 2025
PYPER Yachts makes Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina its VI homeport

SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has been named the official homeport for PYPER Yachts in the Virgin Islands (VI) beginning November 2025.

October 4th, 2025
DWM halts derelict vehicle removal services until further notice

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The tagging and removal of derelict vehicles across the Virgin Islands (VI) has been halted until further notice.

October 4th, 2025
BVIEC's online payment portal offline for upgrades

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Customers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) can expect a new and improved online portal for paying their electricity bills as the online portal undergoes major upgrades.

October 4th, 2025
‘It shows the immaturity of this person’- Skelton-Cline on Hon Mather’s HoA comments

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and Pastor, Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has lashed back at Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), calling him immature.

October 4th, 2025
'I'm going to review' immigration fees- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new immigration fees that took effect on October 1, 2025, in the Virgin Islands will be reviewed.

October 4th, 2025
Man shot during armed robbery @ popular RT bar

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An armed robbery and shooting incident occurred early this morning, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at a popular bar in the vicinity of Tortola Pier Park in Road Town.

October 4th, 2025
The Missing World Statesman

By Dickson C. Igwe

No country or society that enjoys the status of Number One in terms of power takes happily to the idea that it has to adopt the status of Number 2.

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