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OECS leaders close ranks to collectively stave off new global tariff threats
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reaffirmed the Virgin Islands’ commitment to regional collaboration and food security, following his return from the 76th meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority in Saint Martin.
TCI Opposition questions selection of VI firm as examiner of health insurance board
COCKBURN TOWN, Turks & Caicos Islands- It was on March 7, 2025, that the Governor of Turks & Caicos Islands, Her Excellency Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, announced the removal of the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) and appointment of Interpath (BVI) Ltd as the Examiner.
Inmates debate 'How can my positive prison experience make an impact in society?'
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Inmates at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut recently participated in the second annual Inmate Debate, an initiative designed to support rehabilitation and personal transformation.
Trump to revoke legal status for Haitians & Latin American migrants
VI CONSORTIUM
WASHINGTON DC, USA- The legal status of hundreds of thousands of Latin American and Haitian migrants is set to be revoked, in the latest effort by the Trump Administration to rid the country of large numbers of foreign migrants.
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Local businessman Lesmore Smith makes upgrades to VG Senior Home for free
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Senior Home in Virgin Gorda has received some minor upgrades that will have major impacts on its residents.
Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard released from US prison
BALTIMORE, Maryland, USA- The former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) in the Virgin Islands, Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard, has been released from prison, less than a year after being sentenced to nine years in jail in the United States for her involvement in a drug smuggling plot that also implicated her son Kadeem S. Maynard and former premier Andrew A. Fahie.
Hon Walwyn In! Hon Skelton Out! as new Opposition Leader in HoA Shake-up
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Tortola, VI- The ink has not dried on the appointment of Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) as Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Akim Stevens charged with Burglary & Attempted Burglary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Investigations into a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in the Diamond Estate, Spooners Estate, and Anderson Estate areas have resulted in the arrest of Akim Stevens.
SKN PM Dr Terrence M. Drew defends Premier’s presence @ regional meetings
MARIGOT, Saint Martin- Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr Terrance M. Drew, has strongly defended the necessity of physical presence at regional meetings, emphasising its critical role in governance, integration, and effective decision-making.
Kurt Rabsatt charged with series of East End burglaries
EAST END, Tortola, VI- A thirty-nine-year-old man of Old Plantation has been arrested and charged with Burglary in connection with a series of burglaries in the East End area.
Hon Lorna G. Smith sworn in as Jr Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) was sworn in as a Junior Minister by Governor Daniel Pruce on Friday, March 21, 2025.
HoA meets Monday; Dr the Hon Dawson set to be nominated Deputy Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The government of the Virgin Islands (VI) will head to the House of Assembly (HoA) next week to nominate Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) as the next Deputy Speaker.
Premier implores VI youth to 'turn away from a life of crime & violence'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on the young people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to turn away from a life of crime and violence.
Economic impact of 'successful' Vybz Kartel concert to be analysed- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has publicly congratulated local promoter Mr Steve E. Parillon and Yolo Promotions on the “resounding success” of the Black On Black Concert featuring Vybz Kartel on March 15, 2025.
Man fatally stabbed in VG identified as Rasheel T. Alexander
GUN CREEK, Tortola, VI- The man who died after being stabbed during an altercation in Gun Creek, Virgin Gorda on March 20, 2025, has been identified as Rasheel Thomas Alexander, 27, of Virgin Gorda.
Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite wins heat to reach semis @ World Indoors in China
NANJING, China- Virgin Islands’ sprinter Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite reached the semi-finals in the Men’s 60M at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China today, March 21, 2025.
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease outbreak; VI has 66 confirmed cases
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) continues to rise in the Virgin Islands (VI) and members of the community have been advised to take the necessary precautions.
‘You all need to find a leader’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline to NDP
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Clergyman and outspoken social and political commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline, in a blistering assessment of the current political landscape in the Virgin Islands (VI), is calling for leadership renewal within the National Democratic Party (NDP).
Police arrest man in relation to burglary investigations
PASEA ESTAE, Tortola, VI- A man was apprehended in the area of B&F Medical Complex in Pasea today, March 20, 2025, as police continued investigations into a burglary-related matter.
UPDATE: VG stabbing victim dies
GUN CREEK, Virgin Gorda, VI- The man who was stabbed, allegedly to the neck, in Virgin Gorda this morning, March 20, 2025, has succumbed to his injury.
USVI: 64-year-old man charged after allegedly beating victim with stick
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A 64-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a victim with a stick in Frederiksted Town, the [US] VI Police Department has announced.
Burnt out vehicle discovered @ Brewers Bay Beach
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Police are said to be investigating the discovery of a burnt out vehicle at Brewers Bay Beach.
WINBVI & BVI Cancer Society receive $2.5K each from C&C Promotions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Events promotors C&C Promotions recently donated $2500.00 to Women In Need BVI (WINBVI) towards its cervical cancer awareness.
‘We are fortunate to have such a vibrant Filipino community’- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Filipino culture was displayed in various forms at Government House on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Private sector needs to ‘step up’ support for HLSCC- Dana Lewis-Ambrose
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Head of the Business and Computer Studies Department at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Mrs Dana Lewis-Ambrose has echoed the call for more support from external entities.
Platinum BVI Services secures prestigious AA ‘Customer Cup’
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI—Platinum BVI Services, the Fixed Based Operator (FBO) of American Airlines’ (AA) stationed at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island, has secured the prestigious American Airlines Customer Cup for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Building that houses Premier’s Office evacuated
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sometime this morning, March 19, 2025, occupants of Cutlass Tower, including public officers, reportedly evacuated the building due to an “emergency situation”.
Premier Wheatley in Saint Martin as French territory set to join OECS today
MARIGOT, Saint Martin- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), is away from the Territory on official duty, from Tuesday, March 18, 2025, until Thursday, March 20, 2025.
'There is a difference between real friends & deal friends'- Claude O. Skelton Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— There is a difference between “real friends” and deal friends and politics by its very nature “...Makes for strange bedfellows”. This is according to social commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who has again warned about the nature of political alliances forming within the House of Assembly, urging Virgin Islanders to distinguish between "real friends" and "deal friends."
VI extradites man wanted for murder in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Demare A. Encarnacion, a 32-year-old fugitive wanted for first-degree murder, has been extradited to St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, after surrendering to authorities in the Virgin Islands (VI), the [US] VI Police Department and US Marshals Service (USMS) have confirmed.
Applications open for James J. Harris Scholarship Programme @ HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Applications are now open for the James J. Harris Scholarship Programme for accounting studies at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
VI pastor Micah Lettsome launches mission work in Ghana
AKUSE, Ghana, Africa- Pastor Micah Lettsome of Global Kingdom Builders Network in the Virgin Islands fulfilled a longtime desire when she launched her international mission work in Akuse, Ghana, during a recent visit.
UPDATE: Carrot Bay resident Melvin E. Donovan found
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Carrot Bay resident Mr Melvin E. Donovan, who was reported missing has been found.
Stuart R. Young sworn in as new PM of T&T; Calls snap election
ST ANN’S Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago- Stuart R. Young, 50, was on March 17, 2025, sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
Man robbed @ gunpoint after suffering flat tire on Ridge Road
MEYERS ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it is actively investigating a few incidents that occurred over the weekend, including an armed robbery along the Ridge Road, in the Meyers area, and a report of gun shots in the Purcell Estate area.
HLSCC launches ‘Giving Tuesday Campaign’ as part of 35th anniversary fundraising efforts
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – In a bold move to galvanise community support and celebrate its 35th anniversary, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has announced the launch of its Giving Tuesday Campaign through its HLSCC Foundation.
VI lacks proper human resources in hospitality & tourism industry- Keisha Davis-Barnes
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Director of Culinary and Hospitality Studies at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Mrs Keisha Davis-Barnes has said the Virgin Islands (VI) does not currently have the human resources necessary to deliver good service in the Tourism and Hospitality industry.
Hon Hodge-Smith heads VI honours’ list by League of British Virgin Islanders
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) heads the list of Virgin Islanders to be honoured this year by the League of British Virgin Islanders.
UN Roadmap to improve development finance access launched in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), on March 15, 2025—officially launched the United Nations (UN) Eastern Caribbean Overseas Territories Roadmap for Improving Access to Development Finance.
22 more seagrape trees planted & named in honour of deceased community builders
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- Twenty-two more sea grape trees have been planted and named in honour of persons who have made stellar contributions to the Virgin Islands community.
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