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NDP names Aaron F. Parillon and Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard as 2027 election candidates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Aaron F. Parillon and Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard have been ratified by the National Democratic Party (NDP) as candidates to contest the next general election due in 2027 for the Third and Seventh Districts, respectively.
VG power outages due to issues with T&D System- Dr Neil M. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has disclosed that following investigations, the cause of frequent power outages on Virgin Gorda is due to issues with the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) System.
Public can now utilise drop-off canopy @TB Lettsome International Airport
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The installation of the passenger drop-off and pick-up canopy at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island is nearing completion.
VG Bayside Blazers beat Statia 109-73 to go 3 for 3 in St Maarten
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, WI- Virgin Gorda (VG) Bayside Blazers raged to their third win in the 'Bring Ya Best' Basketball Tournament in St Maarten, defeating Statia, 109-73, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to remain unbeaten.
USVI: 4-year-old boy dies from gunshot wound on St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — The [US] VI Police Department is investigating the death of a four-year-old boy who sustained a gunshot wound Thursday evening, July 16, 2026, with the Major Crime Unit working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
‘Stop being such cowards!’- Skelton-Cline to VI’s corporate community
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The business community in the Virgin Islands (VI) has come under fire from outspoken social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, calling on them to stop being cowards.
Gov't critic Cindy Rosan announces independent bid for office!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Controversial talk show host Rosemary L. Rosan, aka 'Cindy Rosan', has announced on Thursday, July 16, 2026, that she will be an independent Territorial At-Large candidate in the Virgin Islands next general election due by June of 2027.
'Frustrating' that VIslanders not applying or unqualified for simple jobs- Labour Commissioner
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Acting Labour Commissioner Mervin D. Hastings has raised concern that many entry‑level jobs in the Virgin Islands go unfilled by locals because of low application rates and gaps in basic qualifications.
Monea gives life to Christ; Excluded from 2026 VI Emancipation Festival lineup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Virgin Islands international dancehall artiste, Monéa, is denying reports that she doesn’t want to perform in her home country after her name was omitted from this year’s Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival lineup.
Strong Starts, Bright Futures: Rotary Club of Central Tortola begins new Rotary Year 2026-2027 with Focus on Maternal & Child Health
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola officially launched its new Rotary year with an engaging and informative meeting centered on Rotary’s July Area of Focus, Maternal and Child Health.
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