USVI left w/o key lowcost carrier as Spirit Airlines closes
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Spirit Airlines is shutting down. On Saturday morning, the airline announced that it was winding down all operations effective immediately, cancelling all flights and ending customer service after failing to secure a $500 million emergency government bailout by the May 1 deadline. For the U.S. Virgin Islands, the collapse means the sudden loss of a well-known low-cost carrier that had maintained service to St. Thomas and St. Croix, raising immediate questi
VI Constitutional Negotiation team to meet with public
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 10-member Constitutional Negotiating Committee (CNC) will conduct a series of stakeholder meetings across the Virgin Islands (VI) in the upcoming weeks.
20 more caregivers receive BVI Care Certificate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- VI- The second cohort of the BVI Care Certificate Programme were awarded their certificates during a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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The Migration Cycle
By Dickson C. Igwe
The best analogy for assessment of Virgin Islands migration policy is the UK. Native Britons including Britons of foreign ancestry born in the UK are appalled at the changes in the landscape of cities from Manchester to London.
Pure Speight is 2026 Governor’s Cup Champion
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- Moments ago, Friday, May 1, 2026, Pure Speight showed his class to win the Governor’s Cup, the feature clash of the Carnival Races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Juvenile fish dead @Salt Pond in Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change is assessing the situation where dead fish were found at the Salt Pond in Anegada.
BVIPA announces temporary reduction in port-related fees
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has announced a temporary reduction in port-related fees as part of its 35th Anniversary initiatives.
BVIEC records March as the highest single month fuel expenditure
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI – The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has reported a surge in its total fuel bill for March, surpassing $4.3 million, marking the highest single-month fuel expenditure seen in at least two years.
HLSCC 'working on bringing back’ Performing Arts Series- Dr Richard W. Georges
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Performing Arts series may soon make a comeback at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), according to its President, Dr Richard W. Georges.
Gastone A. Browne to be sworn in for 4th term in Antigua & Barbuda
ST JOHN’S, Antigua- The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) under the leadership of Prime Minister Gaston A. Browne emerged victorious at the 2026 general election on April 30, 2026.
Demolition phase complete @ Estate House #2
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Construction work to rehabilitate the dilapidated Estate House #2, commonly known as Oleander House, located in the heart of Road Town, has entered a new phase following the completion of the demolition phase.
VI to sign bilateral agreement with Dominican Republic in June- E. Benito Wheatley
SANTIAGO, Chile - A bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, regional transportation, health, and culture between the Virgin Islands (VI) and the Dominican Republic (DR) will be signed in June 2026.
SVG gov't encouraging its citizens living in VI to return home
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI—The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Transformation in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Hon Israel R. Bruce, is leading a mission in the Virgin Islands aimed at rallying Vincentians living and working here to return home, capitalise on investment opportunities, and establish a stronger economic connection between the two countries.
No! to amending constitution to regulate election campaign finances-HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome Constitutional Review Commission recommended amending the Constitution to require a regime regulating election expenses and campaign finance, with detailed rules to be set out in legislation.
VI earns top 3 Regional Debt Management Award
LONDON, England, UK- The Virgin Islands (VI) was named among the top three recipients in the Regional Debt Management Office Award for the Caribbean at the inaugural Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards in London on March 26, 2026.
Tortola & Anegada horses vying for glory in feature showdown of Carnival Races in STT
ESTATE BOVONI, ST Thomas, USVI- When the gate breaks at 5:00 PM in the feature clash of the Carnival Races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, on Friday, May 1, 2026, horses from Anegada and Tortola will be in the mix hunting for glory and the top purse of $30,000.00.
VI nominated for 2 Condé Nast Traveller UK Awards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has secured two nominations for the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards.
UK Director of OTs Robbie Bulloch visits VI ahead of constitutional negotiations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) has expressed its commitment to enhancing engagement with Overseas Territories following the recent visit of Robbie Bulloch, Director for Overseas Territories and Polar at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Hons Walwyn & Turnbull want Recall Provisions for Elected Officials- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One thing is certain: When the Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D Wheatley (R7) and his delegation head to London in a few months to negotiate a new constitution, all legislators on his team will be on the same page.
USVI: Court urged to reject Martinez & O’Neal bids for acquittal & new trial
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Federal prosecutors are urging the court to reject post-conviction attempts by former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal to overturn their convictions or secure a new trial, arguing that the jury’s guilty verdicts were fully supported by the evidence presented in court.
‘Be careful about alienating the old guards’- Skelton-Cline to NDP leadership
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has cautioned the National Democratic Party (NDP) against alienating veteran members.
New ferry service for Jost van Dyke to begin 'soon'
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- A new ferry service will begin operations in the Jost van Dyke area soon.
ESHS student prevented from leaping from school building
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed that officers responded to an incident at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) yesterday, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, involving a student in distress.
Groundbreaking for HSLCC dormitories anticipated next year- HSLCC President
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The President of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Mr Richard W. Georges, has expressed optimism that the groundbreaking for student dormitories at HLSCC’s Paraquita Bay campus will take place next year.
UPDATE: Man injured in shooting @ Vanterpool Estate
VANTERPOOL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred in the Vanterpool Estate area on Sunday, April 26, 2026, around 7:00 PM.
Anegada, Salt Island & Nottingham Estate must be ancestral lands- HoA report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The one-man United Kingdom-imposed Commission of Inquiry (CoI) that terrorised the Virgin Islands (VI) some six years ago is still having negative effects on the people.
’We have achieved our objective’- Dr Ronald E. Georges on HPV vaccination for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has reached a significant milestone by achieving over 90 percent coverage of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for two consecutive years.
Work on Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital entering new phase
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Work on Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital is entering a new phase with the installation of chillers on the roof this week.
BVIEC’s Jio-Vonni Croal is CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo Overall Apprentice Champion
PORTSMOUTH, Dominica- Jio-Vonni Croal of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) emerged as the Overall Champion in the Apprentice Category of the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) Lineworkers Rodeo on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
HM Customs & RVIPF sign MoU for handling of contraband
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Majesty’s Customs and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a formal and structured partnership governing the seizure, handling, transferring and destruction of contraband.
HoA wants Public Service under Premier, Deputy Gov & Cabinet Sec must be Ancestral VIslanders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When the Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7)- led delegation goes to London later this year, there are some specific items they will be seeking from the new constitution.
Gov Bryan signs Executive Order banning firearms in Gov't buildings across USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. has signed an executive order establishing a territory-wide firearms policy for government buildings and workspaces in the US Virgin Islands, creating a uniform rule that prohibits most people from carrying firearms or ammunition inside those spaces, regardless of whether they hold a concealed carry license or another firearm license.
RCCT reports an impactful Rotary year under the leadership of Zoe J. Walcott
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola RCCT is reporting a successful 2025-2026 Rotary year under the leadership of President Zoe J. Walcott, who has been credited with the implementation of several impactful projects advancing Rotary International’s mission of being people of action.
VI to establish Parliamentary Commission for Standards soon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) will establish the Parliamentary Commission for Standards soon.
Car flips on Beef Island
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- It was yesterday afternoon, April 25, 2026, that a vehicle turned turtle on the stretch of road adjacent to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway.
Vehicle knocks out power in East End & VG
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI- A vehicle ploughed into two utility poles at Brandywine Bay early this morning, Sunday, April 26, 2026, knocking out power in East End and Virgin Gorda.
Pending criminal charges cannot disqualify Members or those running- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome Constitutional Review Commission recommended updating constitutional disqualification provisions for elected members or those who wish to seek office in the House of Assembly (HoA).
Mark H. Vanterpool feeling entitled 'was totally irresponsible'- Bishop Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - Bishop John I. Cline has emphasised that running for political office in the Virgin Islands (VI) is “not a game".
VICCTF is a 'trusted, credible bridge' but not the 'sole solution'- Hon Julian Fraser
GRAN CANARIA, Canary Islands – Deputy Premier and Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has described the launch of the Virgin Islands’ Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) as a pivotal moment for the region.
Cappoons Bay Triangle Domino Tournament tonight
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Cappoons Bay Triangle Domino Tournament presented by Chad C. George will take place tonight, Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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