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June 15th, 2025
2 young VI farmers attend OECS Agriculture Meeting in Costa Rica

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica- Two young Virgin Islands farmers recently participated in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers for Agriculture meeting held at the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in Costa Rica from May 26 to May 30, 2025.

June 15th, 2025
‘We are allowing non-VIslanders to own the marine industry'- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Highlighting the lack of regulations in the marine industry in the Virgin Islands, Commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the government must find a way to support local ferry operators, as they are being forced out of business.

June 15th, 2025
USVI: Man killed in broad daylight shooting on St Thomas

VI CONSORTIUM

FORT MYLNER, St Thomas, USVI— A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of the KFC restaurant in Fort Mylner on Saturday afternoon, June 14, 2025, marking the 18th homicide in the US Virgin Islands for 2025, and the ninth for St Thomas this year.

June 15th, 2025
'Our fathers’ influence is felt in every corner' of VI- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Today, we pause to recognise the unwavering strength, guidance, and love of the fathers across the Virgin Islands. Your dedication and sacrifices are the foundation upon which our families thrive.”

June 15th, 2025
Lesmore Smith awards partial scholarships to 2 VI athletes

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local businessman and horseracing icon Mr Lesmore Smith has made a noble contribution to the athletic community.

June 14th, 2025
Exclusive: 'Fixing deficiencies raised by FATF makes VI stronger’- Hon Lorna G. Smith

STRASBOURG, France- Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has reassured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) that being included on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) ‘grey list’ will not negatively impact the territory.

June 14th, 2025
Education programme on self-determination critical- Special Envoy Wheatley

NEW YORK, New York, USA- An education programme on self-determination was a key recommendation from the United Nations (UN) following a recent visiting mission to the Virgin Islands (VI).

June 14th, 2025
USVI: Vernon “Pappy” Sackey Jr. wanted for domestic violence burglary in STX

VI CONSORTIUM

CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau has issued a wanted bulletin for Vernon Sackey Jr., also known as “Pappy,” in connection with a domestic violence-related first-degree burglary case.

June 14th, 2025
Summer Sizzle BVI turns 15

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dubbed the Virgin Islands’ (VI) ultimate fusion of fashion, culture, and island luxury, the Summer Sizzle BVI will celebrate its 15th anniversary from July 24 to 27, 2025, at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town.

June 14th, 2025
Auguste George Int’l Airport closed June 16 & 17

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Auguste George International Airport will be closed for two days for specific maintenance work.

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