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D9 Rep consistent in rejecting restrictions on public access to beaches & parks
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The strongly expressed position by Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) that The Baths and Devil’s Bay must remain open and accessible to the public without exclusion or preference to any single commercial interest does not come as a surprise.
2 arrested & charged following Rise & Shine Tramp altercation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) reports that investigations into a physical altercation that occurred during the Rise and Shine Tramp on August 4, 2026, have resulted in the arrest and charging of two individuals
'The objective is not simply to spend the money’– Grants recipients told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The Virgin Islands government is deepening its investment in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with US$165,000 in grants to 18 local business owners, a move officials say will strengthen entrepreneurship, create jobs and drive economic growth across the Territory.
Juanita Jardine is VI’s top CSEC student with 10 Grade 1s
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Juanita Jardine of the St George’s Episcopal School- Secondary Division is the Virgin Islands’ (VI) top Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) student for 2026 with 9 Grade Ones.
4 new HIV cases recorded in VI for 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) have recorded four new cases of HIV for 2026 so far.
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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