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May 26th, 2026
A cry for help in a time of crises

Alred C. Frett

Making the Decision to Make a Decision:

My ears have no flaps, so I hear your cries and fully agree that our People need help... While I have no burning desire to run for anything, it does not mean that I am not concerned about our Children being constantly misled... With no one willing to speak truth to power, we are passing down all the lies and mental poison to this and future generations... This is contrary to the God of Nature and Laws of Balance.

May 7th, 2026
Bulk of constitutional negotiations should take place in VI- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and radio talk show host, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has suggested that the majority of constitutional negotiations for the Virgin Islands (VI) with the United Kingdom (UK) should take place on home soil.

May 5th, 2026
No formal resignation given by Mark H. Vanterpool- Hon Marlon A. Penn

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Honourable Marlon A. Penn, the newly appointed Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP), and Representative for the 8th District, has dismissed reports suggesting that businessman and NDP member Mark H. Vanterpool has left the party and the new leadership is overlooking older members of the party.

April 16th, 2026
‘This is not the time for novice leadership’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has cautioned that this is not the time for inexperienced leadership in the Virgin Islands.

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.

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