New medical school will help shape healthcare in VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said Ponce Health Sciences University (PSHU), once opened, will shape the future of healthcare in the Virgin Islands (VI).
NDP & PVIM bury the hatchet; Reunite under NDP banner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In yet another seismic shift in the Virgin Islands’ political landscape, the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) have announced their reunification.
No more smoke from Pockwood Pond landfill; DWM Director credits several initiatives
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Director of Waste Management Mr Marcus E. Solomon has credited several initiatives implemented by the Department of Waste Management (DWM) for the cessation of smoke coming from the Pockwood Pond Landfill.
'I invite every single one of them' to join Gov't- Premier Wheatley to Opposition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In an already politically charged atmosphere in the Territory, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has openly invited each of the members of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition to cross the floor and join his administration.
UPDATE: Courtny Bascombe 6th in 60M Final @ World Masters Athletics Indoor
ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida, USA - In a historic moment for team Virgin Islands (VI), Courtny Bascombe finished 6th in the finals of the 60M World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships on March 25, 2025.
Contract awarded; Work begins to remove derelicts from Havers
HAVERS, Tortola, VI- The process to address the issue of derelict vehicles across the territory, including those controversially stored at Havers on Tortola, is underway.
With Opposition in disarray, Premier Wheatley urged to call snap election
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola l, VI- With the Opposition in disarray, fighting for leadership, commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline has urged Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to call a snap election.
Cedar International School's U19 girls place 3rd @ SoccerFeva 2025 in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Cedar International School's (CIS) under-19 boys and girls football teams recently participated in the American International School Kingston (AISK) SoccerFeva 2025, with the girls capturing third place.
Seven Seas Water Group awards prizes to water science project winners
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- In recognition of World Water Day, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) awarded the winners of the Prize for Water Science, the highest-scoring water science projects at the recently held National Science Fair.
Legislation passes to ban smoking in hotel rooms & cars with minors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Tobacco Products Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was passed at the Continuation of the 3rd Sitting of the 2nd Session of the 5th House of Assembly (HoA) on March 24, 2025.
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USVI: Gov Bryan outlines next steps for racetrack reopening in St Croix
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The government of the US Virgin Islands is forging ahead with the completion of the Randall Doc' James horseracing track, according to Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, who addressed the issue during Monday's Government House press briefing.
Drew Farrell charged for fatal stabbing of Rasheel T. Alexander on VG
GUN CREEK, Virgin Gorda, VI- A 42-year-old man has been charged in relation to the fatal stabbing of 27-year-old Rasheel Thomas Alexander at Gun Creek, Virgin Gorda on March 20, 2025.
Education Minister lauds VI-based medical school for offering scholarships to locals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. De Castro (AL) has welcomed the offer of two scholarships per year to Virgin Islanders by Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) School of Medicine in the Virgin Islands (VI).
New medical school to kickstart edu-tourism in VI- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the opening of the medical school, Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) in the Virgin Islands, will kickstart the Territory’s edu-tourism sector.
Dr the Hon Dawson unveils bold plans to transform VI’s agri & fisheries industries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Former Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) has outlined a number of bold new initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and boosting agricultural production in the Virgin Islands (VI).
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VI's economy expected to be boosted with opening of medical school
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is gearing up for an economic boost with the opening of the Territory's first-ever medical school, Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU).
Chief rebel Hon Myron V. Walwyn sworn in as Opposition Leader
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Tortola, VI- As first and accurately called by our News Centre, de facto leader of the rebel opposition group the Alliance, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has been sworn in as the new Leader of the Opposition.
Section of Windy Hill road remains closed; Vehicle drove on wet concrete
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents of Carrot Bay and surrounding areas were eagerly anticipating the reopening of the Lower Windy Hill Road today, Monday, March 24, 2025.
Shortened HoA today; No voting of new Deputy Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the House of Assembly sitting from 1:00 PM, today, March 24, 2025, will be a brief one, with only one bill to be addressed.
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.
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