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June 19th, 2026
Skelton-Cline calls for ‘hard stop’ to purchase of gov’t vehicles

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has called for the government of the Virgin Islands (VI) to stop purchasing vehicles.

June 19th, 2026
BVI Finance & HLSCC to bring practical digital finance insights to local community

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- As global leaders in finance, regulation, and emerging technology gather in the Virgin Islands this June, a parallel effort is ensuring that those valuable conversations do not remain confined to industry attendees. Through a new partnership, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and BVI Finance are working together to translate high-level global dialogue into accessible, practical insight for the local community.

June 19th, 2026
We need to have 'equity in the Virgin Islands’- Premier Wheatley

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has announced that the government will move forward with discussions on the establishment of district councils to improve representation for the residents of Anegada and Jost van Dyke.

June 19th, 2026
BVIHSA relaunches Books for Babies & begins Hampers for Mothers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has relaunched the Books for Babies initiative as well as Hampers for Mothers.

June 19th, 2026
DMV now wants proof driver's license from another country is valid

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the Virgin Islands (VI) has issued a new regulation that will take effect today, Friday, June 19, 2026.

June 19th, 2026
Ministry of Education names top graduating students for 2026

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tarina Kenya Kenessa Roberts has been recognised as the Territory’s top secondary school graduating student for 2026, with Kaliq Teshawn Jennings following as the Salutatorian.

June 18th, 2026
2 arrested following gun & ammo find in East End

EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it conducted an early morning operation in the East End district on Thursday, June 11, 2026, during which one Glock pistol and six rounds of 9mm ammunition were recovered.

June 18th, 2026
Contract signed for new track surface @ A.O. Shirley Grounds

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract for the supply, installation, and supervisory services for the much-needed resurfacing of the Mondotrack at A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.

June 18th, 2026
'Cultural preservation does not happen by chance'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith has underscored the importance of passing on the cultural heritage of The Virgin Islands to the younger generation.

June 18th, 2026
Jr & Sr National Track & Field C/ships set for this weekend

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) will host the 2026 Junior and Senior BVI National Championships on June 19 and 20, 2026, at A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground.

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