'Be supportive' of newcomers to VI- 43 newly registered British citizens told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 43 individuals were registered as British citizens during a ceremony held at Government House on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Witch-hunt fails again! Judicial Review against Hon Walwyn & Ms Stevens dismissed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was last year that Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards tossed out a case brought against Sixth District Representative Hon Myron V. Walwyn and Assistant Secretary Lorna Stevens over a $1.8 million Elmore Stoutt High School wall.
‘FriXXing Bullcrap!’ Hon Turnbull accuses Premier Wheatley of insulting Opposition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has accused the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), of using offensive and insulting language towards three Opposition members during an informal sitting of the House of Assembly. The Premier has rejected the complaint, describing it as “much to do about nothing” and has refused to apologise to the offended members.
UN ECLAC urged to develop transformation strategy for Caribbean SIDS
DE LOS CABALLEROS, Dominican Republic- The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has called on the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) to develop a productive transformation strategy for the Caribbean that is tailored to the specific conditions and needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean whose economies rely primarily on services.
PLM ‘banking on’ coalition gov’t- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and the host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has speculated on the plan of former legislator and leader of the People’s Progressive Movement (PLM), Mr Mark H. Vanterpool.
VI strengthens cruise industry partnerships @FCCA Conference
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA), alongside the Ministry of Communications and Works (MCW) and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development (MTCSD), has returned from what has been billed as a productive week of strategic discussions and industry engagement at the 32nd Annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference and Trade Show, held in Puerto Rico from October 12-16, 2026.
Gov Pruce orders Devender Chitnarine deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man convicted of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm has been ordered deported from the territory by Governor Daniel Pruce.
Washema L. Grant appointed Deputy Accountant General
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Mrs Washema L. Grant has been appointed Deputy Accountant General within the Treasury Department under the Ministry of Finance, effective September 15, 2026.
‘Don’t let political pimps pimp you out for your vote’- John I Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- National Democratic Party (NDP) mouthpiece Bishop John I. Cline has urged voters not to become political prostitutes or be pimped out by politicians seeking to buy their vote.
Willock's 5th Annual D3 Job Fair set for Sunday, Oct 25
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, V- The Third District’s Annual Job Fair, now in its fifth year and hosted by former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Julian Willock, and his Third District Committee, is set for Sunday, October 25, 2026.
NDP rebuked for promoting Halloween event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least two religious personalities in the Virgin Islands have come out against a Halloween event being promoted by the youth arm of the National Democratic Party (NDP).
Water is an emergency; Horse racing belongs in Sea Cows Bay- Forbes
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI— Third District candidate for the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM), Mr Clifton Forbes, aka Tito, has described the district’s inconsistent water supply as an emergency and pledged to restore horse racing to Sea Cows Bay if elected. He has joined calls by political aspirant Julian Willock, who has been out front on the water woes in District Three and the restoration of Ellis Thomas Downs.
284 Excellence Film Festival expands industry training with masterclasses, workshop & affordable festival passes
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 October 29 to November 1, 2026, in the Virgin Islands.
Gov’t should ‘build $1M fuel reserve tank for BVIEC’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, is urging the government of the Virgin Islands (VI) to construct a fuel reserve tank for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC).
'Small But Tallawah!' Hon de Castro salutes team SVG robotics’ team
INCHEON, South Korea- Virgin Islands Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has congratulated Team St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Robotics for becoming the top-performing Caribbean team at the 2026 FIRST Global Challenge in Incheon, Republic of Korea.
VI Health Ministry moves toward prosthetics referral deal w/ TnT
PENAL, Trinidad & Tobago- The Virgin Islands (VI) is looking to establish a referral relationship with the National Prosthetics Centre in Penal, Trinidad and Tobago to facilitate persons in the VI who have experienced limb loss.
Premier Wheatley to attend CHOGM 2026 in Antigua & Barbuda
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), will attend and represent the Virgin Islands at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026, scheduled for November 1-4 in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.
'You want to practise VI law? Practise in the VI'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, said lawyers practising Virgin Islands (VI) law outside the VI are another source of revenue loss for the local economy.
Arundel Panty Dropper cops Best Tasting Rum title in Grenada
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada- Panty Dropper, also known as Arundel Panty Dropper, a product of the family-run Callwood Rum Distillery in Cane Garden Bay, has captured the Best Tasting Rum title at the 35th Annual CWWA Conference and Exhibition in Grenada.
Cabinet approves Themba Reginald Busika as CEO of VIDIC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC) has a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Connecting the dots & painting the picture
ALRED C Frett
Living Up To A Name
We are the offspring of both slaves and masters, but Massa rejected us and assigned us to the Slave status... I do not see that as a problem... Centuries ago, our ancestors were trained to say good things about bad people, and when my forefathers chose to tell the truth, they classified them as the Fretts… I appreciate this name, since it would appear that from the very beginning, we spoke Truth to the Youth.
USVI: 1 dead, 1 critically injured in St Croix 2-vehicle crash
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A 22-year-old woman was killed and a passenger critically injured in a two-vehicle collision near the Estate Castle Burke intersection early Saturday morning, October 17, 2026, The Consortium confirmed shortly after the incident. The [US] VI Police Department subsequently corroborated the information.
Sewerage works along CGB Road corridor commence Oct 20, 2026
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The public is notified that sewerage works along the Cane Garden Bay Road corridor in the vicinity of Hodge’s Gas Station to the vicinity of De Wedding will commence on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
BVIHSA refutes claims patient died due to lack of oxygen @VG clinic
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has refuted reports circulating in the community that a patient died at Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic due to a lack of oxygen supply there.
‘Pleased with turnout’ @2026 BVI Luxury Summit in PR- Ms RaeNisia L. Scatliffe
ISLA VERDE, Carolina, Puerto Rico- Over 40 travel agents from 30 local agencies gathered to learn more about the luxury offering of the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 4th edition of the BVI Luxury Summit 2026.
30 films submitted for 2nd Annual 284 Excellence Film Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2nd Annual 284 Excellence Film Festival returns October 29 to November 1, 2026, under the theme ‘Uniting Creative Voices, Celebrating Caribbean Stories’.
Premier Wheatley urged residents to buy local as gov’t invests in food security
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has called on residents, businesses, and institutions across the Virgin Islands (VI) to prioritise locally produced food as Government moves to strengthen the Territory’s food security and resilience.
BVIEC & Deputy Gov's Office sign MOU for customer service training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Employees of the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will receive structured customer service training through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Office of the Deputy Governor.
Early morning crash involving two motor vehicles in Sea Cows Bay
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Sometime this morning around 12:05 AM Saturday, October 17, 2026, two motor vehicles, a SUV and small pickup truck collided.
50 kilos of cocaine seized; Eduard Ramirez charged
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a man following the seizure of approximately 50 kilograms of suspected cocaine during a proactive operation in Long Bush, Tortola.
Bruce Foxe slapped with 10 charges following firearm possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested and charged Bruce Foxe, 35, of Long Bush with multiple offences following the recovery of a firearm at a nightclub in Long Bush on Monday, October 5, 2026.
‘Jovita Mercer-Scatliffe can take the 6th’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said retired civil servant Mrs Jovita Mercer-Scatliffe can win District Six in a general election with the right party.
BVIFA names squad for FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) has announced the Virgin Islands U15 National Squad selected to represent the Territory at the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan.
‘Move this legislation forward’- Hon Mather on sex offender registry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL) has said the House of Assembly (HoA) needs to move ahead with legislation that provides for the establishment of a sex offender registry as a means of further protecting the young people of the Virgin Islands (VI).
More than 30 vendors @World Food Day Market & Food Fair today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 30 vendors, including farmers, fishers, agro-processors, schools, and local food and juice providers, are expected to participate in the 2026 World Food Day Market and Food Fair today, Friday, October 16, 2026.
Prison service officers begin vetting process
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Officers of His Majesty’s Prison Service have received vetting application papers, marking the next phase in the Virgin Islands’ effort to strengthen accountability across key law-enforcement and border-security agencies.
Depleted chlorine levels cause water interruption in WE & Carrot Bay
WEST END, Tortola, VI - The Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) is notifying the public of an interruption in water service between West End and Carrot Bay.
Vehicle & boat owners given final removal notice in Parham Town
PARHAM TOWN, Tortola, VI- Owners of vehicles and vessels located on the site adjacent to Alphonso Gas Station in Parham Town have been given final notice for removal.
USVI inflation outpaces US rate; Food prices up 6.8%, Transportation 16.2%
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTT AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A hefty import bill, inflation, and an exorbitant cost of living are among the pressing challenges burdening both the average Virgin Islanders and the Territory’s economy. While recovery projects and other opportunities for revenue collection could prove beneficial, it’s a longer-term measure that won’t result in immediate relief for everyday citizens.
BVI Finance highlights investor confidence as key to Africa’s FinTech growth
LONDON, United Kingdom- Capital seeks certainty, and the Virgin Islands (VI) is positioning itself as a trusted bridge between African FinTech innovation and international investment.
.jpg)
Follow Us On
Local News
Recent Comments
- student on NDP rebuked for promoting Halloween event
- BRAD BOYNES on Vanterpool flip-flops on proposal for RT O’Neal Administration Building
- @ wow on ‘FriXXing Bullcrap!’ Hon Turnbull accuses Premier Wheatley of insulting Opposition
- HMMM on Vanterpool flip-flops on proposal for RT O’Neal Administration Building
- Citizen on Ereia Smith makes history as VI's 1st NACAC-certified technical manager
