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Flotilla sailor Dane Hunter released from Israeli prison
NEW YORK, USA- Virgin Islands sailor and US citizen Dane Hunter was released from an Israeli prison and reunited with family members and friends at JFK International Airport on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Hon Walwyn & Alliance blasted for more divisive politics over constitutional report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what many described as an assault on the views of the people and an effort to put fear and division in the process, Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) and his three-member-led Alliance Party are at it again.
VI Premier: Recent firearm incidents 'underscore the reason' for Anti-Crime Summit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the recently held Virgin Islands (VI) Anti-Crime Summit was not expected to be the absolute solution to crime in the Territory.
'It's unlikely business owners will have access to weapons'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The discussion around gun ownership for business owners and private individuals is important; however, the responsibility for gun ownership in the Virgin Islands ultimately lies with the United Kingdom (UK).
Armed masked man attempts to break in Meyers Estate home
MEYERS ESTATE, Tortola, VI- An attempt by an armed masked man to break and enter a home in Meyers Estate on Tortola on October 7, 2025, was reportedly foiled.
‘$2500 is nothing to pay for Belongership’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social and political commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has described the new immigration fees as minuscule, in light of the fee increase coming under scrutiny.
Game-changer! VI residents can now access parametric insurance 'on own terms'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Business and property owners in the Virgin Islands (VI) now have the opportunity to access hassle-free insurance, setting their own terms with Parametric Windstorm.
Gov't to celebrate the life of Dr Robert A. Mathavious, OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands will honour the life and legacy of the late Dr Robert A. Mathavious, OBE, through an official Celebration of Life service on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex at 4:30 PM.
Heavily armed masked men open fire outside bar in Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- There has yet been another gun-related incident at a bar in the Virgin Islands. This time it was at a bar in Baughers Bay on Tuesday night, October 7, 2025.
Logos Hope, world's largest floating book fair, to visit VI Oct 24-28, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, will be in the Virgin Islands (VI) from October 24-28, 2025, when it will be open to the public.

