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December 16th, 2025
‘We’re duty-bound to support’ Richard Ullger- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said his government is “duty-bound” to support interim Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP), Richard Ullger.

December 16th, 2025
Lorie A. Freeman appointed to ISSA Control Commission

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Ms Lorie A. Freeman, Director of the Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB), has been appointed to the Control Commission of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) as Titular Auditor.

December 16th, 2025
Police silent on illegal narcotics allegedly found @ Marina Cay shoreline

MARINA CAY, VI- While the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is yet to make a statement to the public, sources within the Force have confirmed reports to our News Centre that illegal narcotics were retrieved from the shoreline of Marina Cay on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

December 16th, 2025
'I will not offer excuses; The state of some roads is unacceptable'- Hon Kye M. Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), the Minister for Communications and Works, has stated: “I will not offer excuses. The state of some roads is unacceptable, and I apologise for the disruption this has caused residents and businesses.”

December 16th, 2025
Kenrico O. Wheatley Jr appointed Deputy Supervisor of Elections

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local Mr Kenrico O. Wheatley Jr has been appointed Deputy Supervisor of Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).

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).

January 9th, 2024
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.

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