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2nd Annual D. Abednego Cup wraps up today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2nd Annual David Abednego Cup wraps up today Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
VI residents gain valuable knowledge on local bush & medicinal plants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Approximately 40 residents from across the Virgin Islands deepened their understanding of local bush and medicinal plants during a recent cultural education workshop hosted by the Department of Culture, strengthening efforts to preserve traditional knowledge and promote healthier living through natural practices.
UVI student worker sues after campus attack
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) student worker who says he waited nearly two hours for campus security before being violently attacked by two assailants has sued the university, accusing UVI of maintaining inadequate security and failing to protect people on its St Thomas campus.
Bids for construction of Immigration Detention Centre extended to October 16
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The deadline for submission of bids for the construction of the Immigration Detention Centre has been extended to October 16, 2026. The original submission deadline was October 5, 2026.
R. Dancia Penn OBE chairs Cabinet meeting for 1st time
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although she had served as Acting Governor before, it was the first time on September 30, 2026, that former legislator R. Dancia Penn-Sallah, OBE, KC, chaired the meeting of the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands.
Premier Wheatley recommissioned MV Vigilant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley recommissioned the MV Vigilant to His Majesty’s Customs fleet.
HLSCC signs MOU with UCL's Institute of Education
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI —The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with University College London's Institute of Education (UCL IOE), one of the world's leading institutions for education and higher learning.
'I'm a supporter of Anegada having a very nice & better airport'- Mark H. Vanterpool
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) leader Mark H. Vanterpool said he personally supports the idea of Anegada having a “very nice and better airport,” but remains unconvinced by proposals that would route most visitors through the northern island before transferring them to Tortola and the rest of the territory.
Rafael de Rosario is 1st James Harris Accounting Scholarship recipient
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola awarded the first James Harris Accounting Scholarship to Rafael de Rosario.
Cause of VG dump fire 'not yet determined'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- The cause of the fire at the Virgin Gorda dumpsite has not yet been determined, District Nine Representative and Minister for Health and Social Services, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, has disclosed.
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