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Acting Premier blasts procurement laws for delaying urgent water repairs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Acting Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) is of the view the Territory’s procurement framework presents legislative hurdles that continue to frustrate critical infrastructure repairs, particularly in the water sector.
American tourist who drowned @ VG identified as Daniel Weigel
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- An American tourist who reportedly drowned while swimming at The Baths on Virgin Gorda on May 19, 2025, has been identified as Daniel Weigel.
‘Ride for Life’ to honour fallen mentor Keon Frederick
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The annual Ride for Life event organised by MALE (Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere), will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This year’s event is being held in honour of Keon Frederick, a young ‘mentor’ who tragically died in a motorcycle accident last year.
Roots to Resilience programme moves to Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Roots to Resilience: Together We Thrive Programme is resuming its Paint the Town Community Beautification initiative on Anegada.
Public protest in Road Town reportedly being planned for next week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A public demonstration is being planned in the Virgin Islands in response to a plethora of domestic grievances, including the escalating cost of living, limited consumer protection, and calls for effective salary reform.
Son of VI soil to be sworn in as Superior Court Associate Judge in MA
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA- Massachusetts-based judge, Mr Asha Z. White, whose mother is from the Virgin Islands (VI), has been nominated to sit as an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of Massachusetts.
VI Toastmasters shine @ District 81 Caribbean Conference in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Virgin Islands (VI) delegation made a powerful impression at the Toastmasters District 81 Caribbean Conference, held from May 14-18, 2025.
Owners of derelict vessels in SCB Harbour given 60 days for their removal
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Sea Cows Bay Harbour remains littered with derelict and abandoned vessels, nearly eight years after the destructive hurricanes of 2017, Irma and Maria, struck the Virgin Islands.
The role of Honourary Consul means a 'service to my country'- Paul B. Dennis
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Jamaica's newly appointed Honourary Consul to the Virgin Islands (VI), Mr Paul B. Dennis, KC, has said he views this position as an opportunity to serve Jamaica and the VI.
RVIPF ‘always willing to sweep its own house’- Acting Deputy Commissioner Davis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— In the wake of a recent high-profile murder in the Territory, Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Kendrick Davis has categorically denied any current evidence of internal compromise within law enforcement agencies.

