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No timeline for airport Business Case disclosure- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has admitted that he is currently unable to say when the Business Case for the proposed expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport will be brought before Cabinet or made public.
VG Bayside Blazers present championship trophy to Biras Creek Resort
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- While others are playing rematch, there is still only one championship team in the recently concluded Kings of the Courts Caribbean Championship 2025 held in the Virgin Islands (Tortola) from May 14 to 18, 2025.
USVI: 2 women, 1 man injured during Carlos Bar shooting
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Police Department is investigating a violent shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the vicinity of Carlos Bar on St. Croix, which left three individuals hospitalized.
VI scores 74% in overall readiness for hurricane season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has an overall readiness score of 74% for the 2025 Hurricane Season.
Premier Wheatley away from the Territory for high-level meetings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) left the Territory yesterday, Sunday, June 8, 2025, to attend high-level meetings in the United States and the region.
Body suspected to be of missing man found on VG
MANGO BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that a body suspected to be of a man reported missing on Virgin Gorda has been found.
Fish processing component dropped from Paraquita Bay project- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The fish processing element of the Government’s proposed food processing plant at Paraquita Bay has officially been removed from the project scope due to budgetary constraints, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
USVI Elites beat Tola 100-91 in King of the Courts rematch!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- USVI Elites proved their point well against Tola when they faced off in a ‘King of the Courts’ rematch at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Health Ministry acquires vehicle for wheelchair users
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Wheelchair-bound persons needing to access medical services on Tortola will find it a little more convenient, now that the Ministry of Health and Social Development has acquired a vehicle for this purpose.
VI edged 0-1 by Reggae Boyz in WC qualifier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Men’s National Football Team displayed resilience and heart in front of a passionate home crowd at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground on Saturday, June 8, 2025, falling 1–0 to regional giants Jamaica in their final Group E match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign.
Hon Smith lambasted local tabloid for its usual misleading reporting!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In about three articles on the closure of Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd., local tabloid owner Cindy R. Rosan via her Guavaberry media Facebook page is at it again.
CIBC donated $2.5K to BVIDA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In efforts to reaffirm its commitment to supporting community health initiatives, CIBC Caribbean presented the BVI Diabetes Association (BVIDA) with a $2,500 donation during its Staff Appreciation Week.
USVI: St. John designer to be honoured @ BVI’s TOAST Gala in August
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. JOHN, USVI- St. John native and rising fashion talent Igdaliah “Iggy” Pickering is set to receive the prestigious Rising Star Award at the upcoming Toast Gala 2025, hosted by the community impact organization Kickin It. The event, now in its second year, will take place on Saturday, August 2 at Long Bay Beach Resort in the British Virgin Islands.
Only $10M drawn from $100M loan facility—Premier Wheatley confirms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has confirmed that only $10 million of the much-discussed $100 million loan facility signed with the CIBC First Caribbean Bank (Cayman) Limited has been drawn down to date.
UPDATE: Body found in RT identified as Vincent Warner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The body found in the waters of Road Town, the capital city in the vicinity of Maria’s By The Sea, is that of 47-year-old Vincent Warner of Tortola.
The Road to War: the changing face of capital
By Dickson C. Igwe
The very nature of the modern capitalist model that has existed from the time of the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s, with markets and profits managed by a bourgeoisie capitalist class, is changing.
Premier Wheatley refutes alleged gov’t complacency w Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has come out to clarify allegations surrounding the closure of the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited.
‘Birth tourism' violates US Immigration law & will not be permitted- US Embassy
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- The United States Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados, has issued a renewed advisory to Caribbean nationals regarding the misuse of non-immigrant visas, particularly in relation to “birth tourism.”
Barge to export derelict vehicles arriving soon- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory is one step closer to being relieved of the issue of derelict vehicles.
Motion of No Confidence passing in HoA 'very unlikely'- Hons Skelton & Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Members Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) have both said the chances of the Motion of No Confidence against Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) are slim.
Gov’t owes millions to vendors; Delays unacceptable- Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A heated exchange erupted in the House of Assembly (HoA) on June 5, 2025, as Opposition Member Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) raised the alarm over a ballooning fiscal deficit and the government's mounting unpaid bills to vendors, questioning whether the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), is taking the situation seriously enough.
Simulation maritime incident exercise conducted @ Pier Park
WICKKHAM’S CAY, Tortola, VI- As part of ongoing national training and disaster preparedness efforts by the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in conjunction with the Office of the Governor, a Maritime Emergency Exercise took place at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park this morning, June 5, 2025.
'Heritage claims civil servants barred from protesting; Deputy Gov says not so
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr has debunked claims made by Mr Floyd P. Burnett aka 'Heritage' that public officers were barred from attending a planned protest on Monday, June 2, 2025.
VI men lose 3-nil to Dominica in FIFA WC Qualifier
ROSEAU, Dominica- The Virgin Islands (VI) National Men’s team suffered a 3-nil defeat in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match against Dominica on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
HLSCC signs groundbreaking MOU with Richmond American University London
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Richmond American University London.
Regional police commissioners commit to combat gun & gang violence
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- In recognition of the devastating impact of gun and gang crimes across Caribbean communities, Police Commissioners in the Caribbean have committed to combat the scourge via different strategies.
Nyron A. Erickson to be laid to rest Saturday, June 7, 2025
WEST END, Tortola, VI- CEO of West Bank Records Mr Nyron A. Erickson aka ‘NY’, who was gunned down at Freshwater Pond on Tortola on Saturday, May 10, 2025, will be laid to rest on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Lucas A. Findlay of Joyce Samuel Primary wins 2025 Spelling Bee
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Lucas Anton Findlay of the Joyce Samuel Primary School has won the 2025 Inter-Primary School Spelling Bee.
VI Gov’t has $5M in failed Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, as of April 30, 2025, had five million, thirty-five thousand, nine hundred and forty-seven dollars in the now failed Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited.
Police investigating reports of gunshots @ Tortola nightclub
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are investigating reports of gunfire at a nightclub on Tortola on Saturday night, May 31, 2025.
Many issues raised by protestors ‘already being addressed’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has acknowledged the protest action in Road Town by a handful of persons on June 2, 2025, and the formal submission of a letter outlining longstanding and critical national concerns.
Education Ministry taking proactive steps in light of US student visa restrictions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is taking proactive steps in response to US President Donald J. Trump’s student visa restrictions.
11 inmates graduate from HMP's Reintegration Programme
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Eleven inmates at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut have received certificates of completion for participating in a six-week course designed to equip them with essential life skills for successful reintegration into society.
‘We are laying the groundwork for a maritime trade corridor’ with St Maarten- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an effort to reduce its dependence on the US market and position itself as a proactive participant in regional integration and economic resilience, the Virgin Islands continues to explore trade opportunities with certain countries, including Sint Maarten and the Dominican Republic.
Closure of BVIPA offices & warehouses in observance of Whit Monday
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public that in observance of Whit Monday, the offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed to the public on Monday, 9 June 2025.
President Trump & the Crown of Rehoboam
Alred C. Frett
Getting Lost to Find Ourselves:
Day after day, we face contradicting Realities, but we are not supposed to speak out, because our Customs, Traditions and Laws of Convenience, require that we abandon our own judgement, and accept the false and misleading interpretations of those in positions of Authority... As a result, we make alibis and excuses for our Gods and Leaders, instead of holding them accountable, for promises they fail to deliver.
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VI-UK relationship ‘remains on an unsustainable course’- E. Benito Wheatley
DILI, Timor-Leste: “We remain open to a positive relationship with the UK, but as it stands now, the relationship remains on an unsustainable course.”
Solution to VI’s water issue a ‘no-brainer’- Hon Skelton
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- If the National Democratic Party (NDP) is given another chance at running the territory, fixing the water supply issue is a must.
Police officers taking governor to court over ‘very intrusive’ vetting process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Police Welfare Association (PWA), led by its President Mr Sean A. McCall, has moved to the courts over the controversial vetting process required of law enforcement officers.
VI Icon Awards nominees announced
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Nominees for the 2025 Virgin Islands Icon Awards were revealed on Monday, June 2, 2025.
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