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March 24th, 2026
Education Minister 'ready to listen' to 1st ever National Student Government

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has officially installed its first-ever National Student Government (NSG), marking a significant step in amplifying student voices across the territory.

March 23rd, 2026
Some seeking political office on notion that 'it is my turn'- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has warned Virgin Islanders that the Virgin Islands (VI) needs leaders who will meet the moment that the country is in now and is approaching.

March 20th, 2026
USVI: VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe retires as federal charges emerge

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- [US] Virgin Islands Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe has retired from the authority effective April 10, 2026, bringing an end to a tenure that saw major movement on airport modernisation, marine infrastructure and other long-planned capital projects across the territory.

March 17th, 2026
‘Ya’ll need someone like me’ in leadership- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) needs a leader like him.

February 24th, 2026
Leading RVIPF ‘is not about me’- Interim ACoP Richard Ullger

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Interim Acting Commissioner of Police (ACoP) Ricahrd Ullger has said his appointment is not about him as he is serving in the capacity to simply assist in improving the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

January 30th, 2026
BVI Chamber of Commerce announces incoming 2026/27 Board of Directors

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the incoming Board of Directors for the 2026/27 term, marking the beginning of a new chapter of leadership, advocacy, and strategic engagement on behalf of the Territory’s business community.

January 30th, 2026
Darlene A. Baptiste named CEO of JFL & SRMC as USVI hospitals unify leadership

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Current Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center CEO Darlene A. Baptiste has now also been appointed chief executive officer of the Schneider Regional Medical Center, as the Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation moves forward with a plan to unify operations across the territory’s public hospitals, the Consortium has learned.

December 10th, 2025
VI needs 'someone like Dame Janice Pereira’ to lead- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking and social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has reiterated that the Virgin Islands (VI) needs someone like the Right Hon Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, to lead.

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 25th, 2025
‘We need to get our act together’ before self-determination- Violet Thomas-Gaul

BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points Co-hosts Damion C. Grange and Violet Thomas-Gaul have shared their views on self-determination, with both agreeing that the move to independence must be done properly.

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