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‘Of course it was a sick-out’- Skelton-Cline on nurses’ absenteeism
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said nurses’ recent absence from work at clinics across the Virgin Islands (VI) was in fact a sick-out.
Invasive Green Iguana a 'growing challenge' to VI's native ecosystems & species- Angela Burnett-Penn
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and the Great Britain Non-Native Species Secretariat (GB NNSS), will host a four-day Invasive Green Iguana Action Planning and Management Training Workshop from March 17 to March 20, 2026, at HLSCC Learning Resource Centre.
Public encouraged to help repaint HM Prison Museum on Sunday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Local community organisations, schools, clubs, and Virgin Islanders are being encouraged to grab a paintbrush and support the Roots to Resilience project, which aims to give the old prison building, now a museum, a facelift in Road Town.
'Middle East tensions could potentially impact financial cooperation'- Kenneth B. Baker
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The financial services sector in the Virgin Islands could be affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly regarding levels of international cooperation, as the islands rely on global integration for business.
‘Ya’ll need someone like me’ in leadership- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) needs a leader like him.
'Your commitment does not go unnoticed'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley to Social Workers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the work of social workers does not go unnoticed as it contributes positively to the Virgin Islands (VI).
'Caribbean’s growing influence' to be explored @ Arbitration Week 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre will host Arbitration Week from March 23 to March 27, 2026, bringing together practitioners, decision-makers, and thought leaders committed to shaping the future of international arbitration.
Sam Thompson & Rosmond Johnson win 2026 Tortola Torture
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Sam Thompson overcame Jermaine A. Ricketts to win Tortola Torture 2026 on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Taking the crown for ladies was the veteran road runner Rosmond Johnson.
BVIFA welcomes experienced FIFA Talent Coach Joel Moody
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) has announced it is now equipped with a FIFA Talent Coach.
Vehicles damaged in fire @ Long Look
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- At least two vehicles were damaged in a fire at Long Look on the eastern end of Tortola this morning, March 16, 2026.
‘The impact of these wars have come to our doorstep'- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the impact of the wars has now begun affecting the Virgin Islands (VI) and called on the private sector to come up with a plan in the absence of one from the government.
End of Order in Council is a ‘new chapter’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the revocation of the Order in Council is not the end but the beginning of a new chapter.
Three schools to participate in aerial robotics challenge @ national science fair
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Three schools will take part in an Aerial Robotics Workshop and Challenge hosted by the Lions Club of Tortola in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, and DRIFT Enterprises Ltd.
UPDATE: Quarter miler Caedon Fraites qualifies for Carifta 53
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Caedon Fraites has joined the list of Team Virgin Islands Carifta 53 qualifiers with a 49.62s run in the 400M - dipping beneath the 50.50s standard.
Environment, Nat. Resources & Climate Change Ministry to relocate to Palm Grove House
LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, currently located above One Mart Supermarket in Lower Estate, is soon to relocate to Palm Grove House.
USVI: Cannabis testing lab under construction in St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board met on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to update attendees on the territory’s progression toward a regulated market. Office of Cannabis Regulation Executive Director Joanne Moorehead reported that medical and sacramental registrations remain steady, though they have tapered off as many potential patients wait for movement in the licensing space.
14 secondary school students complete Street Doctors training programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fourteen secondary school students from across the Virgin Islands (VI) have completed the Street Doctors training programme, an initiative designed to empower young people to become peer leaders, positive influencers, and advocates for safer communities.
Adaejah T. Hodge is 2026 NCAA Indoor 200M Champion
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, USA- Virgin Islands’ teenage sprint sensation Adaeja T. Hodge has become the first athlete from the territory to lift an NCAA indoor title.
Motor scooter accident in Pasea Estate area
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Sometime before 2:00 PM today, March 14, 2026, there was another scooter accident in the Pasea Estate area.
New National Cultural Arena & Oleander House are 'a massive leap forward'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has endorsed the contract signing for design services for the Estate House No. 2, known as Oleander House, for members of the judiciary and a national cultural arena.
VI youth mental health programme receives regional recognition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Unit of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has received notable regional recognition for its commendable work within the community.
‘Order in Council that hung over our democracy…is now lifted’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Constitution Interim Amendment Order 2022, which was laid in the United Kingdom (UK) parilament has officially been lifted.
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The migration conundrum
By Dickson C. Igwe
A well-known political commentator has asserted that population control policy in the Virgin Islands is poor. He is correct.
BVICC hosts business reps from Guadeloupe, Antigua & Saint Lucia
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After just recently hosting a trade delegation from the Curaçao Chamber of Commerce, the BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICC) has now hosted a “dynamic” regional trade mission delegation that arrived aboard an MSC cruise vessel, bringing together business representatives from Guadeloupe, Antigua, and Saint Lucia.
To imprison someone for 2 years without trial 'is a major breach'- Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) publicly expressed his support for the Human Rights Commission Bill 2026, during the Continuation of the Second Sitting of the Third Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on March 10, 2026.
USVI: Steven Payne starts Florida prison intake
VI CONSORTIUM
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, USA- Steven Payne, the former at-large senator who was expelled from the 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands following multiple sexual harassment allegations, is now undergoing the intake process with the Florida Department of Corrections after receiving a 25-year sentence last month for sexual battery on a minor.
'We need to resurrect' the Sea Cows Bay Harbour Project - Julian Willock
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock has said he would like to see a development project for the Cows Bay Harbour that could drive economic activity in the Third District.
Nurses' absenteeism being 'investigated'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and his ministry, by extension, are unsure as to the cause of the recent nurse absenteeism across the Virgin Islands (VI).
Debra D. Hodge appointed Director of Youth Affairs & Sports
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports has announced the appointment of Ms Debra D. Hodge as the new Director of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Mandatory industry meeting for bar & club owners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All bar and club owners are being invited to a mandatory industry meeting next week.
Mrs Rosalie Adams OBE is Acting as Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Retired Deputy Governor Rosalie Adams, OBE, is serving as Acting Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), the Office of the Deputy Governor has announced.
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BVIFA announces football squad ahead of international fixture in Cayman Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has officially announced the latest squad selected to represent the territory as preparations intensify for upcoming international competitions.
Cedar International students participating in MUN Conference in New York
KINGSTOWN, Tortola, VI – Students from Cedar International School left the Virgin Islands (VI) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, for New York City to participate in a Model United Nations (MUN) Conference.
‘Revitalisation of Ellis Thomas Downs' among plans for D3- Julian Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock has announced that revitalising the Ellis Thomas Downs (formerly known as the Little 'A' Racetrack), located in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola, is part of his plans for District Three.
VI ‘has not seen a visionary leader since late H. Lavity Stoutt’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said H. Lavity Stoutt was the Virgin Islands’ (VI) last visionary leader.
Ava Ghiorse & Ethan Ismael emerge top archers @ 2026 NASP Nationals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ava Ghiorse of Cedar International School and Ethan Ismael of BVI Seventh-day Adventist School emerged as the Overall Top Female Shooter and Overall Top Male Shooter when the 2026 National Archery in the Schools Programme (NASP) National Championships were held at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
BVIEC deploys 2nd team to Jamaica with support from interCaribbean
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has said it has deployed a second six-member technical team to Jamaica to assist with ongoing power restoration efforts following the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in late October 2025.
5th HoA Members connect with Grade 5 students of Cedar International
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an inspiring display of civic education, Grade 5 students from Cedar International School visited the House of Assembly (HoA) on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, where they were warmly greeted by members of the 5th House of Assembly. The visit coincided with ongoing debates on the Human Rights Commission Bill 2026, offering the young visitors a front-row seat to democracy in action.
Motor scooter rider rushed to hospital following collision with car
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI- Sometime after 8:00 AM today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, there was a collision between a motor scooter and a car in the Fahie Hill area of Tortola.
‘It is time that we do have a Human Rights Bill’- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While Opposition Member Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has voiced his support for the Human Rights Commission Bill 2026, he has also voiced concerns he hopes will be addressed in the Committee stage before it is passed.
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