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August 5th, 2026
'Our duty is to ensure the road ahead remains strong'- Hon Hodge-Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has urged the people of the Virgin Islands to take collective responsibility for building a safe, secure, and empowering society for future generations.

July 31st, 2026
TMB Enterprises gets $798,108.74 contract for de Castro Street Sidewalk Improvements

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands, has signed a $798,108.74 contract with TMB Enterprises for the Sidewalk Improvements to de Castro Street in Road Town.

July 26th, 2026
Trees with aggressive roots on de Castro St to be ‘replaced’- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Trees with aggressive roots are to be removed from de Castro Street in Road Town as part of the Sidewalk Improvement Project slated to start there soon, Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has stated.

June 18th, 2026
'Cultural preservation does not happen by chance'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith has underscored the importance of passing on the cultural heritage of The Virgin Islands to the younger generation.

June 7th, 2026
Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith named CTO's Minister/Commissioner of Tourism of the Year

New York, USA – Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), the Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture for the Virgin Islands, has been honoured with the title of Minister/Commissioner of Tourism of the Year at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation's (CTO) third annual Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Awards.

May 30th, 2026
Shots fired last night in RT adjacent to Mill Mall

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that a male who was socialising in the area close to the Mill Mall in Road Town was involved in a gun incident.

March 4th, 2026
Strong local support for Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Fully loaded ferries made their way from Road Town and Beef Island to Virgin Gorda on Saturday, February 28, 2026, for Taste of Virgin Gorda, and patrons were not the least disappointed with the dockside dining at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour.

December 8th, 2025
Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith presented with CMEx 2025 Leadership Award

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has been bestowed with the CMEx 2025 Leadership Award for her continued influence on Caribbean tourism, culture, and growth.

November 18th, 2025
BVI Christian Council objects to UberSoca Cruise event

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has formally objected to the UberSoca Cruise event scheduled for today, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, arguing that certain government-sponsored activities continue to undermine the Christian values of the Virgin Islands (VI).

October 14th, 2025
Jr Tourism Minister participates in UNESCO World Conference in Spain

BARCELONA, Spain- "It was an honour to represent the Virgin Islands at MONDIACULT 2025 and share our vision for culture as a driver of education, peace, and sustainable development," Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has stated.

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