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UPDATE: NDP's controversial Halloween Treat Fest canceled
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following calls for reconsideration from the religious community, the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the NDP Youth Movement have decided to cancel the Halloween Treat Fest.
Ministry launches focus groups to review VI K–12 Curriculum
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, under Minister Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has begun a series of focus-group sessions as part of its comprehensive review of the Virgin Islands K–12 curriculum, aimed at creating a more modern, relevant and robust learning experience for students.
Local applicants for BVIHSA CEO didn’t make recommendation stage- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has disclosed that applicants from the Virgin Islands (VI) did not meet the requirements for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
Over 1M visitor arrivals @end of September 2026- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has said that although the 2026 tourism year is not yet complete, visitor arrivals are already very close to matching last year’s annual total.
NDP leadership too cowardly to reign in Hon Walwyn- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is not giving up his belief that Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) may not be all in with the National Democratic Party (NDP).
Vanterpool flip-flops on proposal for RT O’Neal Administration Building
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI, It was his first turnoff of the political season when People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) Leader Mark H. Vanterpool wanted the Ralph T. O’Neal Central Administration Complex converted into commercial and boutique hotel space.
Ereia Smith makes history as VI's 1st NACAC-certified technical manager
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Athletics in the Virgin Islands has reached a historic milestone after Ereia Smith completed the NACAC Technical Managers Certification Course held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from October 13-18, 2026.
$1k for grabs in Rotary Club of Central Tortola’s 1st Early Bird draw
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola is encouraging more residents to secure their tickets for the first Early Bird draw in its 2026 Grand Car Raffle, with a $1,000 cash prize to be won on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.
‘Flexible funding model’ for BVIHSA proposed- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has said there is a proposal for the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) to transition towards a flexible funding model.
'Be supportive' of newcomers to VI- 43 newly registered British citizens told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 43 individuals were registered as British citizens during a ceremony held at Government House on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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