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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.
Existing incinerator to be repaired; Another to be procured- Health Minister
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- As residents affected by the constant smoke emanating from the landfill at Pockwood Pond on Tortola continue to plea for relief, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the existing incinerator at Pockwood Pond will be repaired, while an additional incinerator is to be procured.
BVI Cancer Society says it receives lowest gov’t subvention
GREAT MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI— President of the BVI Cancer Society, Ms Gloria A. Fahie, has expressed concern that the organisation receives what she described as the lowest government subvention among non-profit organisations, despite the growing demands placed on it by cancer patients and their families.
Relationship between UK & VI 'an uneasy one'- UN told
NEW YORK, New York, USA- Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley has commended the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Reparations Commission for its advocacy and said the Virgin Islands (VI) was left behind during the ‘Independence Era’.
SSB & NHI defaulters should ‘make use’ of ongoing amnesty- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Defaulters are being called on to take advantage of the ongoing BVI Social Security Board’s Penalty and Surcharge Amnesty Programme.
'King Charles 'should apologise for slavery'- Commonwealth Secretary General
LONDON, United Kingdom- The Commonwealth's secretary-general, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has suggested that King Charles should apologise for slavery. This comes ahead of his visit to the Caribbean this week.
Man breaks into Loose Mongoose to steal booze
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Loose Mongoose, located on Trellis Bay, Beef Island, is offering a $250 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for breaking into its bar, stealing liquor and damaging property on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Health Minister & PS participate in regional social protection meeting in SVG
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent & The Grenadines- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), and Permanent Secretary Ms Tasha K. Bertie represented the Virgin Islands (VI) at the Tenth Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers: Human and Social Development, held in St Vincent and the Grenadines from October 7 to 8, 2026.
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