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April 3rd, 2026
'Easter is a time for pause & reflection’- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has encouraged Virgin Islanders to use this Easter weekend as a time for pause and reflection.

April 3rd, 2026
‘I try to do a decent job’- Gov. Daniel Pruce

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce sat down for an interview with Lawrence A. Kirton-Wheatley, aka ‘Bunchie’, on the latest episode of his podcast ‘Too Inquisitive’, which aired on March 31, 2026.

April 3rd, 2026
USVI: Cargo costs to rise as Tropical & Crowley raise fuel charges

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- New fuel surcharges from Tropical Shipping and Crowley are set to raise cargo costs into the U.S. Virgin Islands, as the war that began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran continues to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, drive oil above $100 a barrel and trigger emergency responses from governments around the world.

April 3rd, 2026
'We can't fish in our own waters?'- Skelton-Cline on the Stoutt's arrest

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has criticised the justice system, calling it “unjust and unreasonable", following the arrest and charges brought against well-known local fishermen Albert Stoutt and his sons Andrew and Zacchari on Friday, March 20, 2026, for alleged illegal fishing.

April 3rd, 2026
Kyle Kabel arrested following routine patrol on VG

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A Virgin Gorda man has been arrested and charged following the recovery of a firearm and a quantity of suspected cannabis during routine patrol on Virgin Gorda.

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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