News
Kurt Rabsatt charged with series of East End burglaries
EAST END, Tortola, VI- A thirty-nine-year-old man of Old Plantation has been arrested and charged with Burglary in connection with a series of burglaries in the East End area.
Hon Lorna G. Smith sworn in as Jr Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) was sworn in as a Junior Minister by Governor Daniel Pruce on Friday, March 21, 2025.
HoA meets Monday; Dr the Hon Dawson set to be nominated Deputy Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The government of the Virgin Islands (VI) will head to the House of Assembly (HoA) next week to nominate Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) as the next Deputy Speaker.
Premier implores VI youth to 'turn away from a life of crime & violence'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on the young people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to turn away from a life of crime and violence.
Economic impact of 'successful' Vybz Kartel concert to be analysed- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has publicly congratulated local promoter Mr Steve E. Parillon and Yolo Promotions on the “resounding success” of the Black On Black Concert featuring Vybz Kartel on March 15, 2025.
Man fatally stabbed in VG identified as Rasheel T. Alexander
GUN CREEK, Tortola, VI- The man who died after being stabbed during an altercation in Gun Creek, Virgin Gorda on March 20, 2025, has been identified as Rasheel Thomas Alexander, 27, of Virgin Gorda.
Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite wins heat to reach semis @ World Indoors in China
NANJING, China- Virgin Islands’ sprinter Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite reached the semi-finals in the Men’s 60M at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China today, March 21, 2025.
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease outbreak; VI has 66 confirmed cases
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) continues to rise in the Virgin Islands (VI) and members of the community have been advised to take the necessary precautions.
‘You all need to find a leader’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline to NDP
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Clergyman and outspoken social and political commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline, in a blistering assessment of the current political landscape in the Virgin Islands (VI), is calling for leadership renewal within the National Democratic Party (NDP).
Police arrest man in relation to burglary investigations
PASEA ESTAE, Tortola, VI- A man was apprehended in the area of B&F Medical Complex in Pasea today, March 20, 2025, as police continued investigations into a burglary-related matter.

