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I am not clear we have articulated clear goals of Emancipation Festival- Mr Troy E. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Businessman and former political candidate Mr. Troy E. Christopher has raised serious concerns about the true meaning of the emancipation celebrations in the Virgin Islands.
Inter-Primary Schools Softball/Baseball League coming next school year- Hon de Castro
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- An Inter-Primary School Softball/Baseball League will be introduced next school year, Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro has revealed.
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Anegada Solar Project just the beginning for VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Work on the Anegada Solar Project is progressing smoothly as Minister for Health and Social Development, Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said Anegada was the ideal location to pilot this initiative.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola supports Diabetes Association with cash donation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola presented a small but meaningful donation of $500 to the BVI Diabetes Association on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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Paraquita Bay to Hodge's Creek roadworks near completion- Hon. Kye M. Rymer
HODGE’S CREEK, Tortola, VI - The rehabilitation works on the Paraquita Bay Road, specifically the section of Blackburn Highway from Paraquita Bay to Hodge’s Creek, are in its final stages.
UPDATE: Jaleel N. Croal wins 200m silver @ Jr Pan Am Games
ASUNCION, Paraguay, SA- Jaleel N. Croal made more history for the Virgin Islands (VI) when he added a 200m silver medal to his 100m bronze medal at the Junior Pan Am Games in Asuncion, Paraguay.
RVIPF investigating reports of gunfire in Long Look & VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two recent reports of gunfire in the Territory are actively being investigated by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
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VI's CARIFESTA XV delegation is 'special'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has defended the Virgin Islands delegation attending CARIFESTA XV, stating that this year's delegation is special.
Illegal firearm & ammunition recovered during a routine marine operation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the recovery of an illegal firearm and ammunition by the Marine Branch yesterday, Wednesday, August 20, 2025, during a routine patrol.
No local entries yet for inaugural International Film Festival- Ms Natalie O. Hodge
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC), Ms Natalie O. Hodge, is calling on local filmmakers to submit entries for the inaugural International Film Festival.
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VI crime rates can't be link to unemployment- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Before the Virgin Islands (VI) had anything at all, people found a way to make things happen for themselves. This was the sentiment expressed by Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), when social commentator and Pastor, Claude Skelton-Cline, addressed the popular concern that the increase in crime in the Virgin Islands is linked to a lack of employment.
Power restored Territory-wide within 12hrs- BVIEC
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) announced that the full restoration of electricity across the entire Virgin Islands (VI) was achieved on the evening of Monday, August 18, 2025.
Walwyn's HoA Honestly Speaking comments were 'reckless, willful & wicked'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, host of the program 'Honestly Speaking', has criticised the Leader of the Opposition and member for the 6th District, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn, for mentioning his program during a recent meeting of the House of Assembly (HOA).
VI is producing baseball/softball athletes who are a ‘rising force’- VISBA VP Roxanne McNeil
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Vice President of the Virgin Islands Softball/Baseball Association (VISBA), Roxanne McNeil, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) is producing world-class baseball and softball athletes.
Last minute gut clearing was a strategic decision- Hon Kye M. Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Co-host of Talking Points, Mr Damion C. Grange put the Ministry of Communications and Works and Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) on the spot, calling the last minute clearing of guts in the Territory a responsive action and not proactive, however, Hon Rymer explained that was not the case this time.
UPDATE: VI edged by Suriname in crucial game of CFU Girls Challenge Series
BALMAIN, Couva, T&T- Ace striker Kiyah-Starr Shelton had been shouldering the Virgin Islands (VI) at the CFU Girls U14 Challenge Football Series in Trinidad and Tobago, giving them hope for qualification to the semi-finals; but it proved to be a bridge too far in a crucial game against Suriname on August 19, 2025.
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J’Seanna J. Barnes & Maya Z.V. Marcellin are Miss Teen BVI 2025 contestants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an eagerly awaited announcement, the title of the new teen ambassador for the Virgin Islands will be up for grabs during the highly anticipated 14th annual Miss Teen British Virgin Islands pageant.
Jaleel N. Croal wins 100m bronze @ Jr Pan Am Games in Paraguay
ASUNCION, Paraguay, SA- Virgin Islands sprinter Jaleel N. Croal has won a bronze medal for the Territory at the Junior Pan Am Games in Asuncion, Paraguay.
'You failed that test' as Leader of the Opposition 'spectacularly'- Hon Walwyn told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The eyes of Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) appeared to nearly pop out of their sockets when he was told at an Opposition Press Conference on August 14, 2025, that the recent failed Motion of No Confidence against Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and the Government of the Virgin Islands also represented a failure on his part as Leader of the Opposition.
‘Proper engineering’ needed for Fort Hill Road- Hon Kye M. Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The beginning phases to address the Fort Hill Road are currently underway, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said.
Hon Hodge-Smith to lead 53-member VI delegation to CARIFESTA 2025 in Barbados
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), will lead a Virgin Islands delegation to the upcoming Caribbean Festival of Arts, CARIFESTA.
'I'm guilty as charged' for investing in youth- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Stating that he believes in the Arts and all those involved in it, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended himself against accusations from the Opposition Leader that he is spending on "indulgences".
Jaleel N. Croal reaches 100M Final @ ASU2025 Pan Am Junior Games
ASUNCION, Paraguay, SA- Young Virgin Islands sprinter Jaleel N. Croal has reached the final of the 100M at the 2025 Pan Am Junior Games in Asuncion, Paraguay.
'We should not allow fear to rule our streets'- Premier Wheatley
HUNTUM'S GHUT, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged the entire territory to reclaim the Virgin Islands from the grasp of criminals.
'You are the heartbeat of our community'- Hon Rymer to VI youth
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has encouraged young persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) to see value in themselves.
Complaints over power outages despite recent maintenance; BVIEC explains
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- An engineer with the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) sought to explain why the Territory experienced extensive power outages on the weekend, even though the electricity company conducted maintenance recently.
UPDATE: Kiyah-Starr Shelton nets 4 goals in big win over Grenada @CFU Challenge Series
MALABAR, Arima, T&T— Left-footed striker Kiyah-Starr Shelton was the star of the show when the Virgin Islands registered a 6-0 victory over Grenada on Match Day 3 of the 2025 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U14 Girls Challenge Series at Larry Gomes Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
VIslanders describe UK-VI relationship as an 'abusive' one- UN’s C-24 Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) described the relationship between the VI and the United Kingdom (UK) as that of an abusive relationship, according to the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24) ‘Report of the United Nations visiting mission to the British Virgin Islands, 26 to 27 August 2024’.
New tropical wave could approach VI by weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Hurricane Center’s 2:00 AM Tropical Weather Outlook for August 18, 2025, reports a large area of disorganised showers and thunderstorms over the eastern tropical Atlantic associated with a tropical wave.
VI to explore promoting Emancipation Festival to cruise passengers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has stated that efforts to promote the Virgin Islands Emancipation Celebrations as a tourist attraction for cruise passengers are on the agenda.
Assessments of road infrastructure ongoing but minimal impact from Erin reported
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Apart from the usual rock slides, and reports of a collapse road in the East End area, the Virgin Islands was spared major damages from the Category 5 Hurricane, Erin, which passed north of the Virgin Islands on Saturday, August 16, 2025, into Sunday morning, August 17, 2025.
Heavy rainfall & thunderstorms affected BVIEC's infrastructure causing outages
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is working to restore power safely to communities across the Territory that are without power following outages caused by the passage of Hurricane Erin.
Public asked to remain cautious as Erin moves away from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) saw 9 inches of rain as a result of Hurricane Erin in 18 hours.
Flash Flood Watch in effect for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for the Virgin Islands (VI) as heavy rainfall from Hurricane Erin continues, according to the BVI Department of Disaster Management (DDM).
Bronze for Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite @ NACAC Championships
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas- Virgin Islands sprinter Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite secured bronze in the Men’s 100m at the 2025 NACAC Senior Championships with a time of 10.15 seconds.
Virgin Islander Jamal Jones dies in fatal Missouri crash
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Missouri, USA- A crash between a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer on I-44 on the morning of Friday 15, August 2025, left one person dead, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Crime fighting strategies being strengthened in VI
HUNTUM'S GHUT, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands Governor Daniel Pruce has stated that strategies to strengthen the fight against crime in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being developed.
Emancipation Festival 2025 a success- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The recently concluded 71st Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival was a success, according to Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), during The Virgin Islands Voice on August 13, 2025.
UPDATE: T.B. Lettsome Int’l Airport resumes operations
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Travellers have been advised of the resumption of operations at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.
Erin is now a ‘major hurricane’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hurricane Erin is now considered a Major Hurricane according to the BVI Department of Disaster Management.
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