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January 7th, 2026
Jazz Freeman wanted by police for questioning

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is soliciting the assistance of the public to locate Jazz Freeman, 33, who is wanted for questioning.

January 7th, 2026
Racing in Paradise & Airgasm3 close out 2025 sailing in VI with victories

NANNY CAY, VI- The 2025 Golden Hind Chandlery Commodore’s Race on December 20, 2025, delivered close racing and glorious conditions, the perfect way to wrap up the 2025 racing calendar.

January 7th, 2026
'Extra work' was the only thing received for joining VIP Gov't- Hon Stacy R. Mather MBE

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL) has said his move from the Opposition and The Alliance to the Virgin Island Party (VIP) government did not come with any financial incentives but more work.

January 7th, 2026
Lydia S. George officially retires from FSC after 32 years

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Registrar of Corporate Affairs, Mrs Lydia S. George, has officially retired following a decades-long career at the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC).

January 7th, 2026
Antigua-Barbuda & Dominica hit with up to US$15K bond for entry into US

ROSEAU, Dominica- Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Cuba are the Caribbean countries included in a list of 38 countries whose nationals will now be required to post visa bonds of up to US$15,000 simply to qualify for short-term entry into the United States US).

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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