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BVI Aquatic Experience receives prestigious 2026 International Telly Award
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced that the British Virgin Islands Virtual Reality Aquatics Experience has been honoured with a 2026 International Telly Award, recognising excellence in immersive and mixed-reality storytelling.
Freedom is to be ‘lived, protected & passed on’- Premier Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, who is also the Seventh District Representative, said the community of Long Look is a testimony and a constitution written in courage, as Virgin Islanders gathered for the opening ceremony of the 250th Commemoration of the Freedom at Nottingham Estate on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Stickit in Long Look.
Delice James wins 2026 One VI Poker Run
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Delice James is $8,000 richer after winning the One VI Poker Run, while Alexa Hodge secured second place and received a cash prize of $4,000, and Kennard Dawson took home the third prize award of $2,000.
‘We’re extremely proud of our athletes’- BVI Athletics Association
MEDELLÍN, Colombia, SA- While the Virgin Islands (VI) secured no medals at the recently concluded inaugural Pan American Senior Athletics Championships in Medellín, Colombia, the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) is standing behind the young track and field stars.
‘A VIslander can work any place in their country once qualified’- Willock
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), businessman and District 3 candidate, Mr Julian Willock, has defended Virgin Islanders' rights to work in their homeland.
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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