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Over 4000 living with diabetes in VI; Many still undiagnosed- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said it is estimated that more than 4,000 people in the Virgin Islands are living with diabetes, many of whom are still undiagnosed.
VI could be sanctioned as a 'hostile' territory- Outgoing USVI Governor
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Outgoing Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr has said the Virgin Islands (VI) could be declared a hostile state as tensions surrounding the increase in charter yacht fees continue.
$7M allocated for ‘reopening’ of RT O’Neal Administration Complex
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to push for the long-awaited reopening of Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex.
ESHS are 2026 Inter-Secondary Schools Chess Tournament Champs
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has emerged victorious at the 2026 edition of the annual Inter-Secondary Schools Chess Tournament.
Samantha L. Stevens-Jackson is Chairperson of 2027 VG Easter Festival Committee
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI— Samantha L. Stevens-Jackson has been appointed Chairperson of the 2027 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee, according to an announcement by the Virgin Islands Festival welcoming her to the role.
Orealia E. Thomas arrives in Puerto Rico for Miss Universe 2026
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2026 Orealia E. Thomas has arrived in Puerto Rico as the Virgin Islands’ representative at the 75th Miss Universe competition, bringing the Territory’s pride, talent and spirit to one of the world’s most-watched international stages.
Hon Lorna G. Smith commits to being even more accessible to public
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Territorial At-Large Representative with the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, has announced an expansion of the public engagement activities of her Constituency Office, reaffirming her commitment to accessible representation, community empowerment and creating opportunities for young Virgin Islanders to contribute to the development of the Territory.
UPDATE: Hurdler Taraji George runs non-advancing time in Dakar
DAKAR, Senegal– Virgin Islands athlete Taraji George completed her first appearance at a major games with a non-advancing time of 20.07s in the 100m hurdles of Semi-Finals Heat 2 at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar, Senegal.
Christmas cleanup to begin 'very soon' in Road Town- Hon Hodge-Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has announced that a comprehensive cleanup of Road Town is expected to begin in the coming weeks, as government moves to make the capital more presentable ahead of the Christmas holidays.
VI hopes to recover $5M from proposed Bank of Asia sale
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has said the Virgin Islands Government remains hopeful of recovering the $5 million it deposited into Bank of Asia (VI) Limited if a proposed sale of the bank’s assets proceeds.
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