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January 5th, 2026
Hon Turnbull ‘troubled’ by military strikes on VZ & capture of its president

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Second District Representative and Opposition Member Hon Melvin M. Turnbull is the first and only elected official in the Virgin Islands (VI) who has so far spoken out following the capture of the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 3035 by the United States (US) military.

January 5th, 2026
National Parks Trust says 2025 was a 'great year'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) has labelled the year 2025 as a "great year", highlighting its actions, collaborations, and ongoing commitment to safeguarding the nature and heritage of the Virgin Islands while preparing for the future.

January 5th, 2026
Jenifer O'Neal gets court approval for medical travel to US mainland

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- District Court Judge Mark Kearney has granted a travel request from former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O'Neal as he mulls over her arguments in favour of a retrial or overturning her fraud and bribery conviction altogether.

January 5th, 2026
Helping from the opposite side of the aisle ‘doesn’t work’- Hon Stacy R. Mather

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL), has said moving to the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration was a difficult decision following the invitation from Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

January 5th, 2026
We're asked to trust leaders who 'do not trust each other'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Pastor and radio talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has expressed concern over what he describes as a "breach and a breakdown of complete trust among our elected officials."

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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