News
VI's Alpha Dog Racing Crew sweeps Gold @Nevis Culturama 2026 Drag Races
CHARLESTOWN, St Kitts and Nevis- The Virgin Islands-based drag racing team, Alpha Dog Racing Crew, returned to the St James Raceway on Sunday, August 16, 2026, and dominated the Nevis Culturama 2026 Drag Races, securing first-place finishes in both the 9-Second 1000 ft Class and the 10-Second 1000 ft Class.
Specialist Menopause Clinic coming to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital- BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced it will launch a Specialist Menopause Clinic at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on September 4, 2026, bringing dedicated menopause care to its women’s health services for the first time. The clinic will provide specialist assessment and treatment for women experiencing perimenopause, menopause and related health concerns.
UPDATE: SVG get the better of VI @CFU U14 Challenge Series
PUNTA CANA, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic- The Virgin Islands (VI) suffered back-to-back defeats at the 2026 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U14 Boys Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic, when they were blanked by St Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Businessman calls for clearer focus on VI emancipation celebrations
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Businessman and former political candidate Troy E. Christopher is urging territory officials to separate music-festival-style events from the core Emancipation celebrations, arguing that the current blend makes it harder to communicate a clear, educational message during a period that should serve as a teaching tool for cultural and historical awareness.
‘Rising wages alone will not ease BVI cost-of-living pressures’- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sixth District Representative and Member of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn, has argued that increasing wages alone will not sufficiently protect residents from the rising cost of living in the Virgin Islands.
Shanda Webster-Glasgow captures Caribbean POSH ICON Award
PETER ISLAND, VI – Shanda Webster-Glasgow of the Virgin Islands captured the Culinary ICON Award at the 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards, held during Caribbean POSH's landmark 10th anniversary celebration in the Virgin Islands.
Annual closed season for sea turtles in effect
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders are urged to refrain from hunting or rearing sea turtles during the annual closed season, which began this April.
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.
_(Small).jpg)
.png)
.jpg)
Follow Us On
