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January 31st, 2026
Premier Wheatley encouraged new Belongers told to embrace VI heritage

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - One hundred thirteen residents have been granted Belonger status in the Virgin Islands (VI).

January 31st, 2026
Airgasm 3 tops 26th Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge

ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- The 2026 racing calendar got underway with the Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge on January 24, 2026.  

January 31st, 2026
The BVI caught in the Donroe cross hairs

By Dickson C. Igwe

Donald Trump is serious about imposing his version of the Monroe Doctrine in the Americas.

January 31st, 2026
Contract signed to demolish former Chief Minister's residence

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The former Chief Minister’s residence, Estate No. 2, will be demolished in February 2026, as part of the ongoing revitalisation of the Virgin Islands (VI) government’s public estate.

January 31st, 2026
Miss OECS pageant experience was 'truly amazing'- Miss BVI Donyelle D. Hodge

ROSEAU, Dominica - Despite not winning any awards at the 2026 Miss OECS Pageant, 25-year-old Miss British Virgin Islands, Donyelle D. Hodge, expressed that it is always a pleasure to serve as an ambassador for her country.

January 30th, 2026
BVI Chamber of Commerce announces incoming 2026/27 Board of Directors

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the incoming Board of Directors for the 2026/27 term, marking the beginning of a new chapter of leadership, advocacy, and strategic engagement on behalf of the Territory’s business community.

January 30th, 2026
Wade N. Smith CoI witch-hunt bogus case dismissed as expected!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another of the Commission of Inquiry’s (CoI) witch-hunt cases against residents of the Virgin Islands who speak up for justice, oppose double standards and corruption, and who have good integrity, has been tossed in the waste bin by the courts.

January 30th, 2026
US citizens do not require ETA to visit VI- Premier Wheatley clarifies

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- United States (VI) visitors to the Virgin Islands (VI) do not presently require Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said.

January 30th, 2026
UPDATE: VI suffer 3rd straight loss @CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers

MANAGUA, Nicaragua- The Virgin Islands (VI) suffered a 3rd straight loss in Group E at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Managua, Nicaragua, following a 6-0 defeat to Grenada on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

January 30th, 2026
Hon de Castro slams Hon Turnbull for 'playing politics' with playground donation

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has expressed dissatisfaction with Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) over an incident that took place on the premises of Ivan Dawson Primary School on January 28, 2026.

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