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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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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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