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VI climbs into Top 5 Best Caribbean Islands in Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Awards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has secured its position as the 2nd Best Island in the Caribbean and Atlantic, as recognised by the esteemed Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards (US Edition) and 4th in the United Kingdom (UK) edition.
Pension scheme in VI unsustainable- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- "Right now, if all of these pensions were to become due, the government will not have money enough to pay folks out," warned social and political commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline during his Honestly Speaking programme on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
'It's unlikely business owners will have access to weapons'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The discussion around gun ownership for business owners and private individuals is important; however, the responsibility for gun ownership in the Virgin Islands ultimately lies with the United Kingdom (UK).
$5K fine for employers hiring persons illegally in VI- Mervin D. Hastings
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Department of Labour and Workforce Development of the Virgin Islands (VI) is cracking down on the illegal employment of individuals who come to the territory on vacation and end up working, as well as those who overstay just to work.
VI cannot negotiate new constitution with UK while 'under threat'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As concerns about constitutional reform continue to loom large for many in the Virgin Islands, social and political commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has reiterated his position that, given the events of the past eight years and the ongoing challenges, the Virgin Islands is not in a position to negotiate a new constitution with the United Kingdom (UK).
UK influence on VI harmful to its growth- Edju En Ka
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of the Umoja radio programme, Cromwell Smith, aka 'Edju En Ka', has expressed his disagreement with the United Kingdom (UK) deciding how the Virgin Islands (VI) should run, as it is harmful to the territory's growth, development, and sustainability.
'It is not for the UK or UN to give VI its independence'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Pastor and commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said that the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) should not wait for any government to determine the progress and future of the country’s political status, while declaring September 2, 2025, as what he describes as the start of a campaign to decide on the future of the country's political status.
Hon Hodge-Smith: Comments on VI @CARIFESTA XV 'disheartening'
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has expressed her disappointment with the negative comments coming from Virgin Islanders about the young people's performances at CARIFESTA XV in Barbados.
VI to explore promoting Emancipation Festival to cruise passengers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has stated that efforts to promote the Virgin Islands Emancipation Celebrations as a tourist attraction for cruise passengers are on the agenda.
Communications & Works Minister prepares VI for Tropical Storm Erin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), along with Public Works Director, Mr Jeremy W. Hodge, visited Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke, and several districts on Tortola to assess preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Erin.
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