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Premier Wheatley presents $559.1M budget for 2027
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Under the theme, Turning Progress into Prosperity: Building a Sustainable Nation, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) presented a record $559.1 million budget for 2027 in the House of Assembly (HoA) today, October 27, 2026.
Reports of early morning drug bust in East End
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre from multiple sources is that there was a drug bust in East End, on the main island of Tortola, this morning, October 27, 2026.
New executive elected for BVI Association of Compliance Officers & Practitioners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Outgoing Chair of the BVI Association of Compliance Officers and Practitioners (BVIACOP), T’sa James-Hodge, has encouraged the new executive to build upon the strong foundation laid by the previous executive.
‘We can’t fix what we can’t confront’- Hon Marlon A. Penn
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has once again brought the Virgin Islands (VI) water issues to light.
Lionheart beat Islanders in thriller to lift 2026 President's Cup
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- It was a game fitting of a final on Sunday, October 24, 2026, when defending National League Champions Lionheart lived up to their name in clawing their way back from 2-nil down in regulation time to eventually beat Islanders on penalties in the final of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) 2026 President's Cup at the Technical Centre in Greenland.
Prospect Reef developer likely to be identified by early 2027- Premier Wheatley
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI- A developer for the long-delayed redevelopment of Prospect Reef is expected to be identified in the first quarter of 2027, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said. However, he stopped short of giving a completion or opening date for the project.
Roof repairs progressing @ Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Work on the roof-repair project at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic is progressing, with the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) reporting that the old roofing membrane has been completely removed and the sacrificial layer installed.
UPDATE: VI records historic win @ U15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan
BAKU, Azerbaijan- The Virgin Islands (VI) made history today, October 26, 2026, when they recorded a 3–0 victory over São Tomé and Príncipe to secure the first FIFA U15 World Cup win for the Territory.
2026 District 3 Job Fair another huge success; Willock praised!
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI- For the fifth year, Therapy Works compound at Hannah Bay, Tortola, was filled with over 10 companies, including two statutory bodies with vacancies at the annual Third District Job Fair held on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
284 Excellence Film Festival opens industry training to all
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Aspiring filmmakers, actors, independent producers and film enthusiasts will have opportunities to strengthen their skills and explore new career pathways at the 2nd Annual 284 Excellence Film Festival, taking place from 29th October to 1st November 2026, in the British Virgin Islands — and every masterclass and workshop on the programme is now free to attend.
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