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April 21st, 2026
Mark H. Vanterpool removes NDP brand design from Range Rover

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was the talk of the town last month when former legislator and prominent businessman Mr Mark H. Vanperopool had his high-end Range Rover wrapped in the colours of the National Democratic Party (NDP).

April 21st, 2026
Hon Walwyn ousted! Hon Penn is new Opposition Leader!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There is a new Opposition Leader in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), as the controversial Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has been ousted.

April 21st, 2026
Ivan Dawson Primary School finally gets new playground

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has delivered on a promise of a new playground to the Ivan Dawson Primary School in Cane Garden Bay.

April 21st, 2026
‘Gov't is not considering minimum wage increase at this time’- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has ruled out an increase in the minimum wage for the Virgin Islands at this time.

April 21st, 2026
BVIEC does not have a 'fuel supply problem'- Dr Neil M. Smith assures

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has assured that the company does not have a fuel supply problem.

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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