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'Our young people are feeling marginalised'- Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Despite offering a range of skilled subjects in schools, the Territory has seen a gap between education and industry needs because the TVET Council has not been functioning for over two decades.
VI officials invited to observe USVI elections on August 1, 2026
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The Supervisor of Elections in the Virgin Islands, Carlene Herbert, and Deputy Supervisor of Elections, Kenrico Wheatley Jr, are part of a delegation invited to observe the 2026 Democratic Primary Election in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
UPDATE: Jaleel N. Croal & Beyoncé A. Defreitas advance to 200m semis in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Scotland- Virgin Islands' sprinters Jaleel N. Croal and Beyoncé A. Defreitas progressed to the women’s 200m semifinals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, while Djimon L. Gumbs qualified for the men’s shot put final with a strong throw in the morning session at Scotstoun Stadium today, July 29, 2026.
‘You cannot be 16, 17, 18 getting pregnant!’- Skelton-Cline to young girls
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has issued a stern warning to young ladies to refrain from getting pregnant prematurely, especially outside of wedlock.
Culture bearers keep VI history ‘alive & unsanitised'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has commended the work of those whose mission is to preserve the history of the Virgin Islands (VI).
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.
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