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Gov't working hard to find $$ for salary hike for healthcare workers- Health Minister
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Healthcare workers in the Virgin Islands have been under tremendous pressure and have expressed concerns regarding their salaries and working conditions.
1 injured in smashup involving SUV & oil tanker truck @ Manuel Reef
MANUEL REEF, Tortola, VI- Sometime before 10:00 AM, today, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, an accident occurred at Manuel Reef on Tortola after an SUV reportedly attempted to overtake an oil tanker truck.
NDP snubbed? Mark H. Vanterpool to bring his own party for 2027 elections!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The fallout following the April 2026 election of a new Chairman for the Opposition National Democratic Party (NDP) continues. Current Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) won the election in a landslide victory over former legislator and prominent businessman Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, 65 votes to 29.
'TVET, is not a Plan B, it is our Plan A'- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been described as the future of the Virgin Islands by Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL).
Relentless overpower VG Elite in 2026 Winston Bolus National Basketball League
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2026 Winston Bolus National District Basketball League opened this past weekend with four games played over two nights.
No court appearance yet for popular fishermen arrested & charged
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a strange twist of events, the three fishermen recently charged for allegedly using illegal fishing methods showed up at the Magistrate’s Court on Friday, May 7, 2026, as was required of them; however, their matter was reportedly not listed on the court docket for the day’s proceedings.
‘Gas prices will not be regulated under new Consumer Protection Act’- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the new Consumer Protection Act, which is currently in the House of Assembly as a bill, will not regulate gas prices. Instead, it will solely focus on regulating the prices of items within the essential basket of goods.
USVI experiencing higher fuel, shipping & living costs as US-Iran impasse prolongs
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Oil prices climbed Monday, May 11, 2026, after President Donald J. Trump rejected Iran’s response to a US peace proposal, raising fears that the war will continue to restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and keep global energy markets under pressure.
Lionheart FC are the 2025/2026 BVIFA National League Champions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Lionheart FC are the winners of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) 2026 National League.
New constitution must help VI realise aspirations 'without undue impediment'- Premier Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has said the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 has served its purpose; however, it is time for a modern constitution that would enable the territory to realise its aspirations without undue impediment.
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