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January 5th, 2026
VI Icon Awards memorabilia finally reaches!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Controversy erupted over the 2025 Virgin Islands Icon Awards (VIcons) in July 2025 when it was reported that the supplier contracted to provide items for the event was allegedly accused of unlawfully diverting funds intended for the prestigious awards ceremony, resulting in delays of necessary items for the show, however, in a Facebook post on Sunday, January 4, 2026, the Virgin Islands Icon Awards announced that the expected items had finally been received.

November 12th, 2025
Governor accused of dodging police questions @ meeting

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The high-handed move by United Kingdom-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce to remove local Jacqueline E. Vanterpool as Acting Commissioner of Police, despite the objections of the Police Service Commission (PoSC) has left many in the Virgin Islands confused, disturbed, and wanting answers.

October 5th, 2025
Family of Miss Teen BVI contestant accuses pageant director of bias

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Controversy erupted at the Miss Teen BVI 2025 Pageant at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College on Saturday night, October 4, 2025.

July 23rd, 2025
Controversy over VI flag flown below South Africa flag @ Watering Hole

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Recent events have sparked significant concern regarding the display of the Virgin Islands flag at the renowned Watering Hole, a popular restaurant and bar located in the vibrant heart of Road Town, Tortola.

June 10th, 2025
VG Bayside Blazers & USVI Elites to clash for $20k on June 21, 2025

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a match that will put aside any doubts and “long talking”, the 2025 King of the Courts Caribbean Champions VG Bayside Blazers will be challenged by USVI Elites in a lucrative clash on June 21, 2025, to determine who is the “real” King of the Courts.

May 12th, 2025
President's Cup thriller! VG United beat Wolues on penalties to retain title

GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- VG United are the 2025 President’s Cup Champions. The boys from Virgin Gorda defeated Wolues 4-3 on penalties in the final at the football field in Greenland on Sunday, May 11, 2025, to retain the title.

January 24th, 2025
'It has to move now!'- Havers residents blast new site for derelict vehicles

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- District Three residents, particularly residents of Havers, have expressed their extreme disappointment in their community being selected as the new site for the storing of derelict vehicles.

July 17th, 2024
‘I had to never open my legs’ for promotion- Cindy Rosan

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Morning Ride Show With A Side Of Politics hosted by the controversial Rosemary L. Rosan aka Cindy on ZROD 107.3 FM was abruptly interrupted this morning, July 17, 2024, just when Ms Rosan was lambasting and possibly slandering members of the BVI Tourist Board and the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government.

November 30th, 2023
Constitutional Review Commission hands over report to Governor & Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), which was set up to garner and consider the aspirations and changes the people of the [British] Virgin Islands wish to see in the next constitution, has submitted its report to Governor John J. Rankin, CMG and Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

October 6th, 2023
BVITB seeks 'competent & committed' board members

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst reports of planned closure of help desks on St Thomas and Tortola, firing of staff and an attempt to oust the Chairman of the Board, the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) is seeking qualified persons to serve as board members of the BVITB.

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