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2 teens charged following firearms recovery @ Diamond Estate
DIAMOND ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Two male teenagers have been charged in relation to the discovery and seizure of illegal firearms during a stop and search operation in Diamond Estate on Friday, October 10, 2025. This was a story first and accurately reported by our News Centre.
New Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre proves 'every child matters'- Hon de Castro
JOHN’S HOLE, Tortola, VI- The first of its kind purpose-built special education centre in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) officially opened in the Virgin Islands (VI) today, Monday, October 13, 2025.
VI to observe Diplomatic Week for 1st time
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -The Virgin Islands (VI) will observe Diplomatic Week for the first time from October 18 to October 25, 2025. Among the activities planned are Friendship Day in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), Heroes and Foreparents Day, and a United Kingdom (UK) Caribbean Overseas Territories Caucus.
Injuries reported following multiple-vehicle accident on Sophie Bay Hill
SOPHIE BAY, Tortola, VI- Persons have reportedly sustained injuries in an accident involving multiple vehicles on Sophie Bay Hill this morning, Monday, October 13, 2025.
Premier: 2025-2026 Budget to focus on 'bread & butter issues' of the community
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the 2025-2026 budget will prioritise investments in the "bread and butter issues" of the community.
VI climbs into Top 5 Best Caribbean Islands in Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Awards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has secured its position as the 2nd Best Island in the Caribbean and Atlantic, as recognised by the esteemed Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards (US Edition) and 4th in the United Kingdom (UK) edition.
‘As soon as the money comes in, it goes right back out’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) is blessed to have two global revenue earners, Financial Services and Tourism; however, the majority of the money hardly stays in the territory.
Lucinda Smith aka ‘Mini’ named VI’s 2025 CIBC Caribbean Unsung Hero
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CIBC Caribbean has announced that Mrs Lucinda Smith, aka ‘Mini’ of Sea Cow’s Bay, Tortola, is the 2025 Unsung Hero of the Virgin Islands (VI), honoured for her extraordinary compassion, selflessness, and lifelong commitment to serving others.
Tobago’s Jolé St John is 2025 CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress Winner
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Sixteen-year-old Jolé St John, Tobago’s Junior Secretary of Tourism, was crowned winner of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s (CTO) 21st Regional Tourism Youth Congress, held Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Hilton Barbados Resort.
BVICA hosts Cricket West Indies Youth Coaching Training on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Cricket Association (BVICA), in collaboration with Cricket West Indies (CWT), successfully hosted the practical component of a Youth Coaching Training programme on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground on Tortola.

