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Lesmore Smith settled on contesting elections as independent candidate
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Local businessman and horse racing icon Lesmore Smith recently announced his willingness to contest the next general elections in the Virgin Islands on a party ticket; however, he has now confirmed he will run again as an independent candidate.
VI win second friendly Netball match in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica- The BVI Netball Club secured its second win in the friendly Tri-Series being played in Dominica, dominating Bambish Touteweles 40-15, on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
USVI: Mother pleads for answers after Tre’Vante Etienne fatally shot
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VESTER GADE, St. Thomas, USVI- The mother of Tre'Vante Etienne is pleading for witnesses and community members with information to come forward after her son was fatally shot Friday in the area of Vester Gade on St. Thomas. Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. called for a broader response to gun violence, while the Department of Health made behavioural health support available to residents affected by the teen’s death.
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VI to advocate for civil partnership for same-sex couples
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has announced that while same-sex marriage will not be recognised in the Virgin Islands, the government is working towards establishing a civil partnership for same-sex couples.
Department of Culture to host ‘unique’ Fungi Music Workshop
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Fungi Music workshop will be held this Wednesday, June 17, 2026, by the Department of Culture in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Studies Institute.
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.
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).
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