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The behaviour that 'separated us cannot fix us'- Hon Marlon A. Penn
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said the factors which caused division among members of his party and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) cannot be the same factors to unite them, as discussions are underway to merge the two opposition parties ahead of the next general election.
Police to now have regular presence on ESHS campus- Education CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI —In response to rising levels of violence, drug use, and sexual misconduct among students in the Territory, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has deployed permanent School Resource Officers (SROs) to educational institutions, beginning with Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
Rosewood Little Dix Bay Resort ranked #1 'Best Hotel in VI'
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Rosewood Little Dix Bay Resort in Virgin Gorda has been ranked Number 1 on the 2025 Best Hotels in the Virgin Islands by US News & World Report.
VI’s U17s suffer 2nd defeat in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands have suffered another defeat at the CONCACAF U17 Men’s Qualifiers in Costa Rica, going down 0-5 to the hosts at Estadio Nacional in San José, on February 11, 2025.
Financial hardship for VI families: Growing cost of care for elderly
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is grappling with an urgent elderly care crisis.
‘Shut up & sit down’- Hon Turnbull reportedly tells Hon de Castro in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has formally demanded an apology from Opposition ‘Alliance’ legislator Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) after he allegedly told her to "shut up and sit down" during a raucous recess in the House of Assembly on February 11, 2025.
Residents urged to take advantage of Triple Assessment Breast Clinic
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents are being encouraged to take advantage of the services at the Triple Assessment Breast Clinic at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital, as the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) continues to spread the message- ‘Early Detection Saves Lives’.
Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital to receive upgrades through $100M loan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A multi-agreement was signed between the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) for renovations and repairs at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital.
Alliance playing hardball! Attempts to block HoA sitting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The newly formed political Alliance came out guns a blazing in the House of Assembly (HoA) today, February 11, 2025, moving a motion for the Second Sitting of the Second Session of the Fifth HoA to be suspended for a breach of the Standing Orders.
Introducing Virgin Islands Horticultural Society – A New Green Initiative
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Horticultural Society is thrilled to announce its sprouting debut, aiming to bring growth, inspiration, and vibrant change to the Virgin Islands.
NHI beneficiaries reminded of $1M cap as some using it 'willy nilly'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Persons covered under the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme in the Virgin Islands have been advised to watch their NHI spending.
Hons Turnbull & Mather are just 'trying to find their way'- Hon Skelton
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI— Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), while categorically denying any involvement with the newly formed ‘Alliance’ within the House of Assembly (HoA), has said his primary political objective is to unify the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and the National Democratic Party (NDP).
STIs on the rise; Ministry continues ‘Wrap It Up’ campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The number of individuals presenting with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) is on the rise in the Virgin Islands, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has disclosed.
HoA meets today; Opposition has barrage of questions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- They may not be united as an Opposition but that will not prevent them from peppering the government legislators with questions when the Second Sitting of the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly gets underway at 10:00 AM today, February 11, 2025.
1 arrested & charged with murder of VI man in NY
BRONX, New York, USA- Police in New York arrested one man in the shooting death of Virgin Islands native Trevor Hughes.
20 receive Promise Badges from Girl Guides Association
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty girls received their Promise Badges and certificates during the BVI Girl Guiding Promise Ceremony on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Methodist Church Hall.
VI football fans watch on as Eagles demolish Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Football fans at many of the sports bars around the territory were not in the usual celebratory mood as their team the Kansas City Chiefs were demolished by the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
George Ollivierre Jr charged with firearm & ammo possession
THRELLFALL, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested three males following a targeted operation into the suspicion of Keeping an unlicensed firearm in the Threllfall area on Friday, February 7, 2025.
‘False information that I was assaulted’- Ag CoP Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI- Speaking briefly to our newsroom moments ago, February 10, 2025, Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool denied reports in the local tabloid, Guavaberry Media, that she was assaulted by Assistant Commissioner of Police Pam Trevillion.
Man escapes bullets from 3 gunmen @ Greenland
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- A man is counting his lucky stars after he managed to escape a hail of bullets from three gunmen at Greenland last night, February 9, 2025.
DWM looking to permanently remove derelicts from VI- DWM Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Waste Management (DWM) is currently seeking to find a solution for the removal of all derelict vehicles from the Territory.
No rush to withdraw $$ from $100M loan- Premier Wheatley
FAT HOG's BAY, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister for Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in providing much-needed clarity on the status of the $100 million loan secured by the government, and addressing concerns about its allocation, spending, and transparency, said it is being amalgamated into a consolidated spending agenda for the administration, adding that there is no rush to access the funds to attract unnecessary interest payments.
VI defeated by T&T @ CONCACAF U17 Men’s Qualifiers
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica- After convincingly winning their opening game of the CONCACAF U17 Men’s Qualifiers in Costa Rica on February 7, 2025, the Virgin Islands suffered a slight setback in their second Group B game on February 9, 2025, when they fell to Trinidad and Tobago.
Guyana updates website to reflect VI citizens do NOT require visa to enter
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana has updated its website to include that citizens of the Virgin Islands do not require a visa to enter the country.
Proposed law enforcement merger not likely to happen- Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI—Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) of the National Democratic Party (NDP), in criticising the proposed merger of certain law enforcement agencies in the Virgin Islands (VI), said it is impractical and legally impossible without major legislative overhauls.
US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson honoured with UVI degree
VI CONSORTIUM
BREWERS BAY, St Croix, USVI- US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji O. Brown Jackson was honoured at a special ceremony at the University of the Virgin Islands on Friday, February 7, 2025, where she addressed an audience of about 800 students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.
Gov’t Ministers & senior officials meet to discuss VI’s future
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to aligning policies with the needs of the people, as key government ministers and senior officials convened for a critical meeting on Friday, February 7, 2025, that focused on shaping the Territory’s future.
STEP will assist VI meet target of 30% renewable energy by 2030- Premier Wheatley
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed confidence in the Virgin Islands meeting its target of having 30% of its electricity generated by renewable sources by 2030 with the Solar Technology and Energy Programme (STEP).
UPDATE: Tsunami advisory for VI cancelled
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Tsunami advisory issued for the Virgin Islands earlier this evening, Saturday, February 8, 2025, has been discontinued.
VI man shot & killed in NY over parking spot
BRONX, New York, USA- One Virgin Islands native was shot and killed in the United States in the early hours of Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Deya Y. Erickson sets new 60M Hurdles National Record
GAINESVILLE, Florida, USA- Virgin Islands’ Deya Y. Erickson set a new national record in the 60M Women’s Hurdles on Friday, February 7, 2025, with a time of 8.32 seconds.
FSC appoints Dr Michelle L. Todman Smith as Deputy Registrar
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has appointed Dr Michelle L. Todman Smith as Deputy Registrar of Corporate Affairs.
VI U-17 boys beat SXM 4-0 in Concacaf opening match
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands (VI) U-17 football team beat Sint Maarten, 4-0, in the opening match of the 2025 Concacaf Men’s U-17 Qualifiers on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Over 300 men screened @ BVI Red Cross Men’s Health Fair so far
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over three hundred men have been screened so far at the BVI Red Cross’ Biennial Men’s Health Fair.
‘All you have done again is splinter the splinter’- Skelton-Cline to ‘Alliance’
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- On his last broadcast of Honestly Speaking on ZBVI 780 AM on February 3, 2025, social and political commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, in a poignant analysis of the shifting political landscape in the Virgin Islands, continued to express concerns about the formation of a new political alliance and the fate of existing parties, adamant, "I am concerned about all of this because I'm afraid that it does more damage to the country for where we are now and what needs to happen
TRC initiates survey to transform VI's telecoms sector
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has launched a Residential Customer Survey, as part of its Industry Review of the Virgin Islands' telecommunications sector.
2 Opposition Members Penn & Smith will travel to Asia with Premier next week!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D Wheatley (R7) will lead an Asia Trade Mission to Hong Kong, Macau and Malaysia beginning on February 14, 2025.
This Week We Feature Young Professional CeRaiyah M. Roberts
By Kirshena J. Joseph
Finding something you are passionate about in life is a tremendous feat; finding that passion while young is even better. This can be said about Miss CeRaiyah M. Roberts, who, though still young, is already forging a path in entrepreneurship.
21 residents sign contracts for solar system STEP
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The first cohort of residents to be approved under the Solar Technology and Energy Programme (STEP) signed their contracts yesterday, Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola donates food items to FSN
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI – The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting families in need by donating a significant quantity of food items to the Family Support Network (FSN).
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