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July 3rd, 2026
Long Look native is 1st black male psychology professor @ Yale School of Medicine

CONNECTICUT, USA - Virgin Islands (VI) native Dr Derrick Gordon has made history by becoming the first Black male psychologist to be appointed as a full professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, in the department’s 96-year history.

July 2nd, 2026
'You were once strangers in the land'- Gov Pruce to new British citizens

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands welcomed 60 new individuals as registered British citizens during a ceremony held at Government House on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

July 2nd, 2026
VI sprint star Adaejah T. Hodge lands endorsement deal with Nike

NEW ORLEANS, USA- Virgin Islands sprint star Adaejah T. Hodge's remarkable journey continues as she has signed a significant endorsement deal with Nike, Inc., widely regarded as the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel, and known for its iconic Swoosh logo.

July 2nd, 2026
UPDATE: Jenifer O’Neal surrenders after weeks-long fight to stay out of prison

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal surrendered to federal custody on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, ending a weeks-long effort to remain on home detention while pursuing an appeal.

July 2nd, 2026
BVI Airways debacle shouldn’t stop pursuit of a VI Airways- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and talk show host, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has opened up the conversation for the revisiting of a Virgin Islands airline to alleviate the plight of regional travellers.

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.

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).

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