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March 17th, 2026
Invasive Green Iguana a 'growing challenge' to VI's native ecosystems & species- Angela Burnett-Penn

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and the Great Britain Non-Native Species Secretariat (GB NNSS), will host a four-day Invasive Green Iguana Action Planning and Management Training Workshop from March 17 to March 20, 2026, at HLSCC Learning Resource Centre.

March 17th, 2026
Public encouraged to help repaint HM Prison Museum on Sunday

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Local community organisations, schools, clubs, and Virgin Islanders are being encouraged to grab a paintbrush and support the Roots to Resilience project, which aims to give the old prison building, now a museum, a facelift in Road Town.

March 17th, 2026
'Middle East tensions could potentially impact financial cooperation'- Kenneth B. Baker

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The financial services sector in the Virgin Islands could be affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly regarding levels of international cooperation, as the islands rely on global integration for business.

March 17th, 2026
‘Ya’ll need someone like me’ in leadership- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) needs a leader like him.

March 17th, 2026
'Your commitment does not go unnoticed'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley to Social Workers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the work of social workers does not go unnoticed as it contributes positively to the Virgin Islands (VI).

March 17th, 2026
'Caribbean’s growing influence' to be explored @ Arbitration Week 2026

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre will host Arbitration Week from March 23 to March 27, 2026, bringing together practitioners, decision-makers, and thought leaders committed to shaping the future of international arbitration.

March 16th, 2026
Sam Thompson & Rosmond Johnson win 2026 Tortola Torture

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Sam Thompson overcame Jermaine A. Ricketts to win Tortola Torture 2026 on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Taking the crown for ladies was the veteran road runner Rosmond Johnson.

March 16th, 2026
BVIFA welcomes experienced FIFA Talent Coach Joel Moody

EAST END, Tortola, VI- The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) has announced it is now equipped with a FIFA Talent Coach.

March 16th, 2026
Vehicles damaged in fire @ Long Look

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- At least two vehicles were damaged in a fire at Long Look on the eastern end of Tortola this morning, March 16, 2026.

March 16th, 2026
‘The impact of these wars have come to our doorstep'- Pastor Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the impact of the wars has now begun affecting the Virgin Islands (VI) and called on the private sector to come up with a plan in the absence of one from the government.

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