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August 22nd, 2026
Visa waivers now valid for 2 years- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued an advisory to the public of changes to the administration of visa waivers.

August 22nd, 2026
Eligible residents urged to register to vote as deadline nears

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— With just one week remaining, eligible residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to register to vote before the Friday, August 28, 2026 deadline to be included on the Territory’s 2026 Preliminary Voters List.

August 22nd, 2026
‘Indian gov’t offered us quite a bit’- Premier Wheatley

NEW DELHI, India- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is leading a 12-member delegation to India for the first-ever Virgin Islands (VI)-India Trade Mission from August 24 to 31, 2026.

August 22nd, 2026
Man convicted in 2023 Cineplex Parking Lot armed robbery

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that 21‑year‑old Jason Smith has been remanded in custody after being found guilty on three counts of Robbery and one count of Possession of Proceeds of Criminal Conduct.

August 22nd, 2026
Mourant’s Annual Giving Day returns

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The application period for Mourant’s Annual Giving Day is now open, and the company is calling on non-profit organisations registered in the Virgin Islands (VI) to apply.

July 8th, 2026
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.

April 8th, 2026
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.

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.

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