News
United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation’s Visting Mission Report on the British Virgin Islands makes recommendations on steps toward independence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A pleasant good afternoon to the people of the British Virgin Islands.
VICA premieres documentary on Theodolph H. Faulkner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Virgin Islands Communal Association (VICA) held the premiere of its latest captivating documentary titled: “The Faulkner Story”.
Premier lambasts recent misleading & malicious attacks on Financial Services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory’s Minister for Financial Services Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has fired back at two recent articles in the UK-based The Guardian newspaper misleading the public about the Virgin Islands’ position on financial crime.
Guavaberry Media falsely reports Hon Lorna G. Smith has rejoined VIP Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Guavaberry Media, owned by the controversial Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’ is again misleading the public with false information.
HLSCC & UVI sign agreement for combined degree programmes
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI- As the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, the college and the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) signed an articulation agreement to establish combined degree programmes.
VI's newest author Garnet A. Ferron Snr to launch book on Feb 13
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Garnet A. Ferron Snr is poised to become the latest author to launch his book, as part of the Department of Culture’s quarterly book launch.
Outrage over sale of sexual enhancement 'drugs' to school children
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Prominent Virgin Islands clergyman and commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline has raised the alarm over reports that sexual enhancement supplements are being sold to high school students.
VISTS & St George's advance in secondary schools debating competition
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- St George’s Secondary School and the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies will meet the 2024 champions, Elmore Stoutt High School, and the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary in the semi-final round of the 2025 Inter-Secondary School Debate Competition.
Premier Wheatley rejects proposed transfer of Immigration & Customs to Governor
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed reports that a recommendation has been made to merge the Immigration and Customs Departments of the Virgin Islands and place it under the control of the Office of the Governor.
VI’s U17 footballers depart for CONCACAF U17 Qualifiers in Costa Rica
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ Under 17 Men’s National Team departed these shores today, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, to compete in the CONCACAF U17 Men’s Qualifiers in Costa Rica.

