ETPS wins Mental Math Champions Competition Primary Division
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ebenezer Thomas Primary School (ETPS) emerged victorious in the first-ever Mental Math Champions Competition Primary Division on May 26, 2026, at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Hon Penn 'honoured to serve’ on Constitution Negotiating Team
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said the position of the Virgin Islands (VI) Constitution Negotiating Team is not abstract but rooted in the lived realities of the people.
Run It Up make amazing comeback in Winston Bolus National Basketball League
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Play in the 2026 Winston Bolus National Basketball League continued with a number of games over the weekend; however, it was the Senior Division match-up between Run It Up and All Gas No Brakes that stole the headlines.
West End Ferry Terminal Redevelopment Project 'redesigned to fit budget'
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works is announcing a pause in the West End Ferry Terminal Redevelopment Project to complete a thorough redesign.
Same-sex marriage to be discussed during constitutional negotiations- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), who will lead the Virgin Islands (VI) Constitutional Negotiating Team to the United Kingdom (UK) later this year, has said the issue of same-sex marriage will be discussed.
VI named among finalists for CTO Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase
NEW YORK, USA- The Virgin Islands has been named a finalist in the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase, a hallmark event of the Caribbean Week in New York.
Chad C. George to contest next elections on a party ticket
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Chad C. George, a resident of the First District, is entering the political arena once again as he has confirmed his intention to run in the upcoming general elections in the Virgin Islands.
Get your information from ‘very reputable sources’- Dr Ronald E. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronald E. Georges, is advising members of the public to get their information from reliable sources, especially where Hantavirus is concerned.
A cry for help in a time of crises
Alred C. Frett
Making the Decision to Make a Decision:
My ears have no flaps, so I hear your cries and fully agree that our People need help... While I have no burning desire to run for anything, it does not mean that I am not concerned about our Children being constantly misled... With no one willing to speak truth to power, we are passing down all the lies and mental poison to this and future generations... This is contrary to the God of Nature and Laws of Balance.
DPP finds conscience, discontinued witch-hunt appeal against Najan Christopher!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was in 2022, following the arrest of former Premier Andrew A. Fahie, that the then Director of International Relations, Ms Najan Christopher, wrote a letter stating that Mr Fahie, at the time of his arrest, was the Head of Government of the Virgin Islands.
Willock calls for museum & park in District 3
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, BVI- Political aspirant, former Speaker of the House of Assembly, and businessman, Mr Julian Willock, has issued a call for the construction of a museum in District 3.
Skelton-Cline suggested Coy W. Levons for Managing Director of BVIAA
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has suggested Coy W. Levons to be the next Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA).
Alita St Hill wins Leverick Bay Poker Run 2026
LEVERICK BAY, Tortola, VI- Alita St Hill emerged the winner of the Leverick Bay Poker Run 2026, held on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
4th Clasico Torneo Softball Tournament hailed a major success
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The Fourth Annual Clasico Torneo Softball Tournament concluded on a high note after five days of thrilling competition, cultural exchange and community celebration at E. Walwyn Brewley Ball Park in Long Bush, Tortola.
BVICC works collaboratively with Trade Department- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has dismissed claims that the Trade Department is rendering the BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICC) null and void.
Labour shortage: USVI in need of 5,000 to 7,000 workers
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The US Virgin Islands' disaster recovery buildout will depend not only on funding and project planning, but on whether the territory can attract, house, train and retain enough workers and subcontractors to carry out the work, panelists warned during the Economic Development Summit on St Croix on Friday, May 22, 2026.
4 rooms @Hotel Castle Maria declared a prison
MCNAMARA, Tortola, VI- Four rooms at Hotel Castle Maria have been declared a prison by Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr.
Boat destroyed by fire @Pieces of Eight
PIECES OF EIGHT, Tortola, VI- A go-fast vessel was destroyed by fire at Pieces of Eight last night, May 23, 2026.
Virgin Islanders called on to be vigilant rather than worried - Ronald E. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Medical Officer in the Virgin Islands, Dr Ronald E. Georges, has urged residents to be vigilant rather than worried, as the hantavirus remains a low risk in the Caribbean.
Most green card applicants must leave US under immigration shift
VI CONSORTIUM
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA- The Trump administration has announced a major immigration policy shift that would require most foreign nationals living temporarily in the United States to leave the country and apply for green cards from abroad, a move that could affect workers, families, students, and other immigrants seeking permanent residency.
HoA launched inaugural newsletter ‘House Matters’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The inaugural newsletter of the House of Assembly (HoA), House Matters, was officially launched on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Lavida Cottoy named village Honoree for 2026 Emancipation Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Prominent cultural figure and event organiser in the Virgin Islands (VI), Lavida Cottoy, has been named the Village Honouree for the 2026 Emancipation Festival by the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee.
25 public officers complete Incident Command Systems training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty-five law enforcement officers and first responders completed the Concepts of the Incident Command Systems (ICS) Training Course in April, 2026.
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The Season of the Bull & Politics
By Dickson C. Igwe
It is the season of posturing. One sage mind stated once upon a time power does not travel but decides all outcomes.
Antigua, STT & St John sailors participate in 2026 BVI Dinghy Championships
NANNY CAY, VI- The 2026 BVI Dinghy Championships took place on May 16 and 17, 2026, with 37 boats representing the Virgin Islands, Antigua, St John and St Thomas and racing in 5 classes, ILCA6, ILCA7, Opti, RSFeva and Opti Green fleet.
To say the VI has rights 'is increasingly becoming a sham’- 'Edju En Ka'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Cromwell Smith, aka 'Edju En Ka', the host of the Umoja radio programme, has expressed his concern that the rights of Virgin Islanders have been eroded because the Governor of the Virgin Islands holds the final authority.
3 senior groups to compete in Family Feud: Seniors Edition this Sunday
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Activities for Senior Citizens’ Month continue with Family Feud: Seniors Edition on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
'Some of you all, you’ve gone mad’- Skelton-Cline to BVIAA Board
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the writing was on the wall ahead of the resignation of Mr Kurt A.G. Menal as Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA).
‘Snapshot of the past’ on display @ Museum Day Mini Exhibition in SCB
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Artefacts believed to date back to the 18th Century are some of the items on display at a mini exhibition at the Small Old Sea Cows Bay Methodist Chapel.
Fake! Glendon Lamothe will not contest upcoming elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– As speculation continues to grow in the Virgin Islands regarding candidates for the upcoming general elections, local business owner and prominent musician Glendon Lamothe, also known as "NJAR," has dismissed claims that he will be running as an independent candidate.
Suspected getaway vehicle for Pier Park robbers recovered- RVIPF
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it has recovered a vehicle it believes was used by armed robbers who stormed House of Luxury on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Stipend hike for statutory boards 'needs to be reduced back to normal’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline said stipends raised for board members of statutory bodies need to be reversed, as these are voluntary positions.
2026 Winston Bolus National Basketball League continues this weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sixteen games have been scheduled for this weekend when the 2026 Winston Bolus National Basketball League continues.
Premier Wheatley on official visit to UK
LONDON, United Kingdom— Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is in the United Kingdom (UK).
‘I believe what unites us is the love for the Virgin Islands’- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The newly elected Deputy Chair of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), has said the party is united by a joint desire to want better for the Virgin Islands (VI) and its people.
Khemeo Foy charged following VG shooting incident
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence and Unlawful Possession of Explosives.
Virgin Islander among honourees @Caribbean POSH 10-year anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Caribbean POSH has officially unveiled the distinguished honourees for the 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards, taking place on June 26, 2026, in the Virgin Islands as part of the highly anticipated Caribbean POSH Weekend 2026.
Gunmen storm House of Luxury on Pier Park again!
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Reports reaching our News Centre indicate that jewelry establishment House of Luxury on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park fell victim to armed robbers this afternoon, May 20, 2026.
Prepping begins for construction of new Althea Scatliffe Primary school
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Site preparations have begun for the construction of the new Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS), and a groundbreaking ceremony is to be announced soon.
Over $2M spent on UK attorneys to lock up residents on witch-hunt list!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit, claimed that the millions and millions of dollars spent on United Kingdom (UK) attorneys could not be released because of national security, a local media house, ZBVI 780 AM, has obtained the information.
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