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May 20th, 2025
Owners of derelict vessels in SCB Harbour given 60 days for their removal

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Sea Cows Bay Harbour remains littered with derelict and abandoned vessels, nearly eight years after the destructive hurricanes of 2017, Irma and Maria, struck the Virgin Islands.

May 20th, 2025
The role of Honourary Consul means a 'service to my country'- Paul B. Dennis

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Jamaica's newly appointed Honourary Consul to the Virgin Islands (VI), Mr Paul B. Dennis, KC, has said he views this position as an opportunity to serve Jamaica and the VI.

May 19th, 2025
RVIPF ‘always willing to sweep its own house’- Acting Deputy Commissioner Davis

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— In the wake of a recent high-profile murder in the Territory, Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Kendrick Davis has categorically denied any current evidence of internal compromise within law enforcement agencies.

May 17th, 2025
UPDATE: Power restored on Anegada

ANEGADA, VI- Power has been fully restored on Anegada, the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has informed.

May 14th, 2025
Over $250K contract signed for Farmer’s Reservoir @ Paraquita Bay

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Alvia Limited has been awarded the contract for consultancy services for engineering design and construction management of water mains and civil works for the Farmer’s Reservoir, through the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).

May 13th, 2025
Gov't officials, family & friends observe 1st anniversary of Vernon E. Malone's passing

BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It was a relaxed afternoon on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the flat lands of Brewers Bay, Tortola, surrounded by nature, birds chirping, and a light rain to keep things cool when government officials, family, friends, and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) came out in numbers to remember the late Attorney, Commissioner of Police and legislator Mr Vernon E. Malone QPM, LLB, CPA.

May 13th, 2025
VG farmer @ wit's end after stray dogs kill several of his goats

NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI— Livestock farmer Victor R. Creque is counting his losses after a brutal attack by two stray dogs resulted in the killing of several of his goats and despite reporting the matter to the authorities, little to no decisive action has been taken, leaving him at his “wit's end".

May 13th, 2025
Misreading the signs- International confusion

Alred C Frett

…And so it came to Pass...
I dislike the idea of having to say ‘I told you so’, but what else can I do, when things I have warned of for years, start taking place within our lifetime; whether it is the inherent folly and wickedness of Religion, the fall of the self-righteous Israel, UK and US, or more Homegrown Events we wetness daily… I make none of these things happen, but I feel obliged to warn about them, even if most refuse to listen or believe.

May 13th, 2025
There is a maternal mental health 'crisis' in VI- Mrs Sade Fonseca-Smith

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Founder and President of BVI Maternal Mental Health Initiative, Sade Fonseca-Smith, has said that, while there are no data, there is a maternal mental health crisis in the Virgin Islands (VI).

May 11th, 2025
‘Thank you for your unwavering love & sacrifice’- Premier Wheatley to VI mothers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, May 11, 2025, the Virgin Islands is celebrating Mother's Day, a special occasion celebrated across the world to honour mothers and maternal figures for their love, sacrifices, and contributions.

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