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Premier’s Party ‘not just a social gathering’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was an atmosphere of music, laughter, lots of dancing among the elegantly dressed men and women, and even reflection, when the Premier’s Party was held at Prime Restaurant in the heart of Road Town on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Monday, November 24, 2025 is a public holiday in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public is advised that Monday, November 24, 2025, will be observed as a public holiday in the Virgin Islands (VI) in recognition of The Commemoration of the Great March of 1949 and the Restoration of the Legislative Council.
Heroes & Foreparents Day 'is a sacred moment of remembrance & gratitude'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Heroes and Foreparents Day, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), is not simply a holiday; it is a sacred moment of remembrance and gratitude.
'I am proud of the progress we have made' since Hurricane Irma- Deputy Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has said he is proud of the progress the Virgin Islands (VI) has made following the destruction of Hurricane Irma eight years ago.
Local entertainment & reflections kickstart VP Bank’s 30th anniversary year
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI- To begin celebrations for its 30th anniversary in November 2025, VP Bank (BVI) Limited hosted an evening filled with local entertainment and moments of reflection on its shared success.
Skelton-Cline urges reflection, preparation & authenticity during holiday season
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—During his final broadcast of Honestly Speaking for 2024 on December 10 on ZBVI 780 AM, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline called for citizens of the Territory to engage in much needed introspection, charting a way forward, with more “authenticity” in portraying themselves as a people.
VI Emancipation celebrations have shifted away from church & family- Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that Emancipation observances are a time to focus on the true meaning of Emancipation and to reflect on the work that our forefathers did to get us to this stage of our development, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has lamented that the celebrations may have shifted from church and family related activities to more of revelry.
Friendship Day on VG brings back nostalgic memories to Hon. R.T. O'Neal
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - The hosting of the 40th annual VI/USVI Friendship Day this time around at Virgin Gorda has awaken memories of the island's history for Leader of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Ninth District Representative Honourable Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE.



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