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BVI Restaurant Week kicks off today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The return of BVI Restaurant Week 2025 begins today, Saturday, June 28, 2025, as BVI Food Fete 2025 continues with its calendar of events.
Renewable energy for every VI household a necessity- Troy E. Christopher
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Businessman and former political candidate Mr Troy E. Christopher has emphasised that renewable energy for every household in the Virgin Islands is not just an option; it is a necessity.
Zoe J. Walcott installed as President of Rotary Club of Central Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2025 to 2026 Board of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola was installed during an Installation Dinner and Auction on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Prime Restaurant in Road Town under the theme: ‘Nobles Were Birthed Here’.
Police support enlisted in wake of upsurge in illegal sand mining
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) is reminding the public of the importance of preserving the Territory’s environment, in light of reports of an upsurge in sand mining activities.
Divided Opposition pays tribute to late Eileene L. Parsons OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Opposition faction, the Alliance, and the National Democratic Party (NDP) have paid tribute to the late legislator and cultural icon Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, albeit in separate statements.
Road Town Partnership comes to the public July 2
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Road Town Partnership (RTP) moves into the public consultation phase beginning July 2, 2025.
Eileene L. Parsons OBE was ‘one of our most distinguished daughters’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended condolences on behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands on the passing of “one of our most distinguished daughters”, Ms Eileene Lucia Parsons, OBE.
Motorcyclist injured in accident @ Purcell Estate
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The rider of a motorcycle was taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital after he became involved in an accident at Purcell Estate this morning, Friday, June 20, 2025.
Trumpism & a world gone mad
Alred C. Frett
Playing the Fool so Idiots can call you Wise:
When I spoke and wrote Articles of Trump creating wars and putting the Army into endangering those it swore to protect, I truly believed it, but never expected it to happen so soon... We are now seeing that included in the New America, and I’m not overly concerned about the falling out between him and Elon because there is no honour among thieves, and they will reunite, once there is need to cover their asses.
Office of the 4th District launches Food Pantry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Representative for the Fourth District, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith is pleased to announce that the District Food Pantry is open and fully stocked with food supplies for the residents of District 4.

