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Gov’t providing free transportation services due to road closure in Hodge’s Creek
HODGE’S CREEK, Tortola, VI- The public is notified that transportation services will be provided to residents in the East End and Paraquita Bay/Hodge's Creek areas during the temporary road closure in Hodge's Creek.
VG Bayside Blazers & USVI Elites to clash for $20k on June 21, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a match that will put aside any doubts and “long talking”, the 2025 King of the Courts Caribbean Champions VG Bayside Blazers will be challenged by USVI Elites in a lucrative clash on June 21, 2025, to determine who is the “real” King of the Courts.
Many still without electricity following prolonged scheduled power outage
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The technical team of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is still working on system maintenance, which has prolonged a scheduled power outage across parts of the Territory.
USVI: Fmr bank teller accused of defrauding 90-year-old out of $100K
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A former bank teller, who now works as a clerk at the Frederiksted Post Office, has been accused of orchestrating a sophisticated financial scheme that defrauded a 90-year-old man out of $100,000.
VI Eat Well Guide & Dietary Guidelines launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As efforts to raise awareness about healthy eating habits and the correlation between food and some Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has launched The Virgin Islands Eat Well Guide and Dietary Guidelines.
12 young swimmers to compete @ VISF Long Course Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club will compete this weekend at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix at the Dolphins Pool.
Opposition vows to support government in matters relating to CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Members in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have vowed to support the government over what was referred to as a ‘perfect storm’ over several issues in the VI, including matters related to the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
Late legislator Carvin Malone to lie in state from Feb 1, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The official funeral of former legislator Mr Carvin Malone will be held on Friday, February 2, 2023, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.

