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Update: Normal operations resume in VI after US mainland-bound flights grounded
BEEF ISLAND, Tortola, VI- Normal operations have resumed at the Terrence B. International Airport after the United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a ground stop, which affected US mainland-bound flights departing the Virgin Islands on Friday, November 13, 2026.
‘Persons generally can't afford to live' in VI anymore- Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Independent At-Large candidate Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson says the territory’s most urgent challenge is that many residents can no longer afford to live and thrive in the Virgin Islands as they once did.
A life devoted to healing; VI to honour Dr D. Orlando Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Virgin Islands will pause on Monday evening to honour a man whose name is already written into the Territory’s healthcare story: former Premier, surgeon and public servant Dr D. Orlando Smith.
34 Farmers complete livestock deworming workshop
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Thirty-four farmers completed a livestock deworming workshop hosted by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and are now better equipped to protect their animals’ health and their farms' profitability.
BVI Charter Yacht Show brought record number of yachts to VI shores
NANNY CAY, VI- The BVI Charter Yacht Show, widely known as the BVI Boat Show, ended at Nanny Cay Marina, bringing a record 88 registered crewed yachts, charter brokers, captains, chefs and industry professionals together ahead of the Caribbean winter charter season.
Pastor pleads guilty to theft & money laundering charges; Fined $19.6K
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting that a pastor in the Virgin Islands (VI), Romaine Timothy Baird, has pleaded guilty to offences relating to theft and money laundering and has been fined $19,675.00 by the Court.
Some 750 students participating in 2026 BDO Schools Football League
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the most highly anticipated sports events of the school calendar year, the BDO Schools Football League, was launched on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
No bank payments until 2027, free insurance & huge discounts @TAG/CIBC's Car Sale
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Bold new SUVs, exciting hybrid options and major savings are heading to the CIBC Bank parking lot as Tortola Auto Group (TAG) and CIBC bring their Annual Car Sales Event to the bank's parking lot on Saturday, November 21, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
VI ‘can no longer afford Belongership to be synonymous with being a VIslander’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said Belongership should no longer be synonymous with being a Virgin Islander, arguing that Belongership status must be divorced from Immigration and Labour control.
11 graduate from BVI Care Certificate Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R7), has said he does not want the BVI Care Certificate Programme to be a temporary initiative.
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