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‘We cannot ignore the desperation’ behind businesses wanting firearms- BVICC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICC) is calling on the powers that be to revisit the question of lawful protection for businesses in the wake of increasing robberies at local business establishments.
Resealing work underway @ Sabbath Hill Reservoir
SABBATH HILL, Tortola, VI- Residents of Nottingham Estate, Fort Hill and surrounding communities may experience temporary water interruptions as crews begin interior resealing work on the first 500,000-gallon reservoir at Sabbath Hill.
‘Culture & Heritage vital to nation’s economy'— Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has emphasised that the development of the Virgin Islands’ cultural and creative industries is essential to strengthening the Territory’s heritage, national identity, and economy.
‘Our girls are watching us’- Hon Penn on Int’l Day of the Girl Child
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), has told girls that they matter as the party joined the rest of the Virgin Islands (VI) and the world in observing the International Day of the Girl Child on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Move your derelict vehicle within 10 days or else- Gov't
JOHNSON GHUT, Tortola, VI- Owners of derelict and abandoned vehicles located on Crown land in Johnson Ghut, Tortola, have been advised that they have 10 days to remove these vehicles voluntarily or face the law.
VI U15 Girls footballers overpowered by Suriname
ORANJESTAD, Aruba- The British Virgin Islands Football Association’s (BVIFA) U15 Girls team began its international friendlies in Aruba on Sunday, October 11, 2026, against Suriname.
Armed robbers hit RiteWay in Road Reef
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- The RiteWay Food Markets branch in Road Reef was hit by armed robbers on Sunday evening, October 11, 2026.
More promises! Vanterpool pledges round-the-clock water
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mark H. Vanterpool, the leader of the breakaway group People’s Leadership Movement (PLM), known on social media as NDP 4, has promised that if his party is elected to government, it would treat reliable water supply as one of its most urgent priorities.
Armed men rob supermarket in Manuel Reef
MANUEL REEF, Tortola, VI- Mr Nice Guy Superstore in Manuel Reef fell victim to armed robbers on Saturday evening, October 10, 2026.
Peter Island Resort earns #4 ranking in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 awards
SPRAT BAY, Peter Island, VI- Peter Island Resort has been ranked fourth among the Top 40 Resorts in the Caribbean Islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, earning a score of 99.14.
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