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Tsunami advisory for VI after 7.1 magnitude earthquake off Venezuela
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A tsunami advisory is in effect for Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and the Virgin Islands, following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Venezuela this afternoon, June 24, 2026.
Anegada & JvD having own elected Reps would make 'a big difference'-Julian Willock
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Political aspirant, former Speaker of the House of Assembly, and businessman, Mr Julian Willock, has stated that one of his major concerns with the current government is the inadequate representation of the people of Anegada and Jost van Dyke in Parliament.
‘Stop all this drinking’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline to VI youth
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and the host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has encouraged young people to curb their excessive drinking.
U.S Supreme Court rules against Rastafarian former inmate whose locks were cut by prison officer
VI CONSORTIUM
COTTONPOT, Louisiana, USA- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that a Rastafarian former inmate whose hair was cut by Louisiana prison officials cannot seek money damages from the individual officers under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, known as RLUIPA.
13 recruits now certified Fire Officers in aviation safety
DALLAS, Texas, USA– The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) has strengthened its human resources to meet critical aviation safety requirements through the successful completion of initial firefighter training for thirteen recruits in the Rescue and Firefighting Service.
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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