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“The Manatee” to be unveiled in honour of VI maritime heritage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of Culture Dr. Katherine Smith has announced that the mural, "The Manatee" will be unveiled on Friday at the Bamboushay Lounge in honour the Virgin Islands’ maritime heritage.
Gov’t ‘disappointed’ VI featured in Fodor's No List 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the Virgin Islands (VI) has been seeing record numbers of cruise tourism visitors in 2024, not everyone is happy about it and their public disapproval of the increase in cruise tourism under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government has now caused the VI to receive negative reviews on a popular travel blog- Fodor’s No List 2025.
BVITB to get $500K grant for territory-wide beautification project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A grant of five hundred thousand dollars has been approved for the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) to undertake a territory-wide beautification project.
USVI will be okay under Trump administration- Governor Bryan
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- During Monday's press briefing from Government House, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. disclosed that he would soon travel to the mainland to engage in a series of meetings, as the federal government undergoes its transition to a new administration.
Premier apologises for traffic disruption; Road works to continue into 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With traffic being a nightmare last week due to multiple, although necessary, road works occurring simultaneously, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has apologised to the public.
VI ‘infested with favouritism’- Dr Charles H. Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI-Author, educator, and historian Dr Charles H. Wheatley OBE said the Virgin Islands (VI) today has sold out to others and that the Territory is plagued with favouritism.
UK agrees to ‘only legitimate interests access’ to VI’s company registers
LONDON, United Kingdom- The Virgin Islands, along with other Overseas Territories (OTs), in 2020 committed to implementing Public Registers of Beneficial Ownership by the end of 2023, providing it was a global standard.
UPDATE: Jones, Gerard & Caul shouldered Ice Connection to 1st VG Summer Jam title
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Ice Connection of Virgin Gorda lifted their first VG Summer Jam title at A. Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena on Saturday, November 23, 2024, and they owe it especially to their terrific trio of Zion Jones, Khaled S. Gerard and Stephen S. Caul.
Road works to continue this week- Works Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said road works throughout the Territory continue this week.
RTW Falcons beat Royal Knights to become 2024 Peter Haycraft T10 champs
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- RTW Falcons preserved their unbeaten run in the Peter Haycraft T10 Cricket Tournament and, most importantly, beat Royal Knights in the final played at Greenland Playfield on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
‘We had some real successes’ @ JMC Meeting in UK- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reported that the Virgin Islands’ delegation had a successful trip to the United Kingdom (UK), where the main event was the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) Meeting held from November 21-22, 2024.
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Hundreds re-enact 1949 Great March in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded that the life Virgin Islanders enjoy today may not have existed if the Great March of 1949 had not occurred.
Many investors cry foul over UK sanctions extended to VI, hurting business
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The average resident may not know that the United Kingdom (UK) Global Anti-corruption Sanctions enforced by His Majesty’s Treasury Department are having a devastating effect on the Virgin Islands (VI) economy.
Andrew A. Fahie transferred to federal prison in Jesup, Georgia
JESUP, Georgia, USA- Word reaching our news centre is that former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie has been transferred to another prison facility.
'Let us all commit to driving responsibly'- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has emphasised the importance of safe driving practices and is urging motorists to exercise extreme caution on the Territory’s roads.
St Croix airport lift malfunction strands disabled passengers
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A malfunctioning lift system at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport left a disabled passenger unable to board his Spirit Airlines flight on Saturday, November 23, 2024, while another disabled passenger aboard the same flight could not deboard due to the same issue. The V.I. Port Authority later identified the problem as a damaged hydraulic hose.
35 become British Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Thirty-Five (35) individuals are now registered as British Citizens after being previously Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens.
1 male dead after boat accident
SABA ROCK, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one male is dead following a boat accident last night, Friday, November 22, 2024.
RVIPF Cohort 7 completes training
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) seventh Recruitment Training Completion Exercise and Passing Out Parade for Cohort 7, held on the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Campus grounds on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
USVI: St. John to become first C/bean Island with island-wide street addressing system
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. JOHN, USVI- St. John is poised to become the first Caribbean Island to boast a fully functioning street address system from end to end, with completion slated for January. This landmark achievement is part of the broader Street Addressing Initiative (SAI) undertaken by the USVI through the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
Public sector is ‘overstaffed’- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and Pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has accused government, both past and present, of being too afraid to admit that the public sector is too big.
Update expired National Youth Policy- BVICC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has called for a new National Youth Policy for the Virgin Islands (VI) as they seek to assist in combating crime and violence in the Territory.
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The Age of Donald Trump
By Dickson C Igwe
WOKE – aggressive left-wing ideals such as social equality, affirmative action, and homosexual rights, is dead in the USA and maybe Western Europe. An isolated and conflicted USA will see the emergence of China and BRICS as the new gorillas in the evil jungle called the world, to contend.
UK gov't to reset relationship with OTs- PM Starmer
LONDON, England, United Kingdom- Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) Sir Keir R. Starmer has said his government is committed to resetting its relationship with the UK’s Overseas Territories.
VI represented @ world's largest trade event for diving
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA- The Virgin Islands (VI) is being represented at the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, to spotlight the Territory’s unique dive offerings and engage with global dive industry leaders.
B & F Medical set to officially open new state of the art facility
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The long-awaited new medical facility B & F Medical Centre located in the Road Town area is here. B & F Medical Complex owned and operated by businessman, social activist, commentator, musician and former politician Alred C. Frett aka ‘AC’ is set to open a new medical facility located on the dual carriageway going east in Pease Estate on the main island of Tortola.
Hon Kye M. Rymer is new Chair of Caribbean Meteorological Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has taken over the chairmanship of the Caribbean Meteorological Council (CMC).
JvD teen charged for string of burglaries on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) says it has made a significant breakthrough in investigating a string of burglaries throughout the Territory.
Protecting children is more than reacting to harm- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Protecting children is more than reacting to harm; it is about building systems of trust and safety." This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) on the occasion of World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse observed November 19, 2024.
Vehicle burns out on Sophie Bay Hill
SOPHIE BAY HILL, Tortola, VI- A vehicle was burnt to a shell on Sophie Bay Hill on Tortola early this morning, November 21, 2024.
Acting Governor confirms Pam Trevillion’s contract has been extended
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr has confirmed VINO’s first and accurate story of November 19, 2024, about United Kingdom (UK) national Pam Trevillion being given a six-month extension on her contract with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
USVI: Legislature approves Dec 6 as Alicia 'Chucky' Hansen Day
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- December 6th will soon be observed as Alicia “Chucky” Hansen Day in honor of the local politician held in high esteem by a large swath of the Virgin Islands public.
Road works to be halted during rush hours- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists may be breathing a sigh of relief now that Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced a temporary suspension of ongoing roadworks during peak traffic hours to address significant congestion observed in Sea Cows Bay.
Ex teacher found not guilty of indecent assault struggling to move on with life
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Jevaughn A. Nibbs of Ballast Bay was found not guilty of indecent assault by a Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
1 killed in accident in EE; 2 injured
MAJOR BAY, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that there was a fatal accident in Major Bay on the eastern end of Tortola this morning, November 21, 2024.
New minimum wage takes effect November 30, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new minimum wage of $8.50 per hour for the Virgin Islands (VI) will officially come into effect on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Premier Wheatley attends several meetings while on JMC assignment in UK
LONDON, England, United Kingdom- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is currently in the United Kingdom (UK) for the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), the first with the UK’s new Labour government.
MSC Virtuosa’s inaugural call to the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory welcomed the inaugural call of the MSC Virtuosa, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Horse racing the forgotten sports in VI
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- After some three years of no horse racing (last race was in 2021) on Tortola and the Ellis Thomas Downs land negotiations at a standstill, it appears horse racing- a big pastime and something that has been ingrained in the Virgin Islands' culture- is forgotten.
Man living in 'old pickup truck' on Tortola makes desperate cry for help
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ronni A. Frazar Santana has been living and working in the Virgin Islands, his father’s homeland, for the past five years but is now in dire need of assistance with housing, food, and medication.
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