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August 1st, 2026
Every life lost in VI is ‘one life too many’- ACoP Ullger

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Interim Commissioner of Police (CoP), Richard Ullger, has said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is actively seeking to solve the two murders which occurred in the Virgin Islands (VI) and called on the public to assist in whatever way they can.

August 1st, 2026
Gov’t investment portfolios recorded $2M+ growth from 2021-2026- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said government’s investment portfolios have recorded positive growth in the last five years despite losses incurred.

August 1st, 2026
BVIPA’s temporary reduction in port fees end

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The temporary reduction in select port-related fees introduced by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) officially ended on July 31, 2026.

August 1st, 2026
VI pensioners to receive 2.57% COLA & $460.44 monthly allowance from August

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Government pensioners in the Virgin Islands who retired in 2023 or earlier will begin receiving higher monthly pensions at the end of August, following completion of the administrative work needed to implement a Cabinet-approved adjustment.

August 1st, 2026
Marine industry leader calls for early youth training in Virgin Islands

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Navigare Yachting country manager Compton Wintz used a one-day marine workshop in the Virgin Islands to urge that career pathways into the charter and wider marine sector must begin in high school, not after graduation.

August 1st, 2026
Gansta Cultures

By Dickson C. Igwe

This Investigative writer was reluctant to comment on this particular matter of the recent murder of another native son. The healing of wounds from another tragic shooting death of a native son is going to be very traumatic for loved ones, and all who loved the young man. It should also be traumatic for every citizen of the Virgin Islands. As this writer has asserted over many years, our sons are at risk.

July 31st, 2026
Nelcia St Jean installed as President of Rotary Club of Central Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT) officially welcomed President Nelcia St Jean as its president for the 2026–2027 Rotary year during its annual Changeover Ceremony held on July 25, 2026, marking the formal transition of leadership from Past President Zoe J. Walcott.

July 31st, 2026
Levor A.H. Lettsome to contest VI elections as At Large candidate

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Human Resource Manager Levor A.H. Lettsome has officially entered the upcoming general election as an at-large candidate, marking the first formal candidacy under the banner of the Virgin Islands Innovative Association (VIIA).

July 31st, 2026
'The whole damn system is rigged'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has once again brought the current cost of living in the Virgin Islands (VI) into the spotlight, calling the system rigged.

July 31st, 2026
TMB Enterprises gets $798,108.74 contract for de Castro Street Sidewalk Improvements

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands, has signed a $798,108.74 contract with TMB Enterprises for the Sidewalk Improvements to de Castro Street in Road Town.

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