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February 1st, 2026
We’re going to spend ‘every cent’ of the $100m loan- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public can rest assured every penny of the $100m loan from First Caribbean Bank of Commerce (CIBC) will be spent on developing the Virgin Islands.

February 1st, 2026
Rotary Club of Central Tortola partners with NLBC for Soups n’ Sandwiches initiative

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola, in partnership with the Samaritan Inn of New Life Baptist Church (NLBC), had the privilege of serving the community on Saturday, January 31, 2026, through the Soups n’ Sandwiches initiative, reaching individuals and families in need from West End to East End.

February 1st, 2026
BVITB transitions local social media pages to official corporate platforms

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced the transition of its “Caribbean & Local Pages” on Facebook and Instagram into the organisation’s official corporate social media channels. According to the Tourist Board, this shift strengthens how the Board communicates with residents, industry partners, and community stakeholders, ensuring clearer separation between corporate information and global consumer travel content.

February 1st, 2026
Adaejah T. Hodge qualifies for World Indoors

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, USA- Virgin Islands (VI) teenage sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge is the second athlete from the VI to qualify for the 2026 World Indoor Championships.

February 1st, 2026
VI score 1st goal in final match @CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers

MANAGUA, Nicaragua- The Virgin Islands (VI) played their final game in Group E at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Managua, Nicaragua, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, losing 3-1 to Anguilla.

May 2nd, 2025
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.

March 19th, 2024
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.

January 26th, 2024
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.

January 26th, 2024
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).

January 9th, 2024
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.

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