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.
An old threat on a new horizon
By Alred 'AC' Frett
Are these Lessons New or Just a Repitition?
Sometimes we ask for solutions to problems when we should already know the answers… Quite often these are created by our own actions & inactions, but rather than correct them, we procrastinate and fabricate excuses… Perhaps, we are more interested in feel-good responses rather than in what we really need to know, so Time & opportunities pass us by, as we seem to celebrate the right to be wrong.
17-year-old charged following stabbing incident on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Officers of the Virgin Gorda Police Station have arrested and charged a 17-year-old male of Virgin Gorda with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm following a stabbing incident that occurred on Saturday, March 15, after 7:00 PM.
Charter fees row: VI willing to make concessions in 'spirit of friendship'- Premier
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands government is willing to make concessions in the spirit of friendship as it continues to work out the issues stemming from proposed amendments to the Commercial Recreational Vessel Licensing Act.
T20 Cricket: Cavaliers destroy Police; RTW Falcons shock Royal Knights
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI – Cricket fans at Greenland Playfield were treated to an electrifying day of action in the BVI Cricket Association's (BVICA) T20 tournament on Sunday, March 16, 2025, as Cavaliers CC and RTW Falcons registered emphatic victories over Police CC and Royal Knights, respectively.
The Baths drowning: Tourist had swum to shore from charter vessel- RVIPF
THE BATHS, Virgin Gorda, VI- A 52-year-old male US citizen lost his life while swimming at The Baths on Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Dr the Hon Dawson will be 'excellent' in role of Deputy Speaker- Premier Wheatley
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended the decision to remove Hon Dr Karl Dawson (R1) as Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries to be the next Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA).
Hons Hodge-Smith & Turnbull attend parliamentary seminar in UK
LONDON, United Kingdom- The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) recently hosted its 73rd Westminster Seminar under the theme "Effective Parliaments," which took place from March 10 to March 14, 2025.
UPDATE: Shalonde Small is woman killed in Brewers Bay accident
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The young woman who died following a vehicular accident in Brewers Bay on Friday, March 14, 2025, has been identified as Shalonde Small.
Over 5000 turn out for Vybz Kartel show!
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Although now 49 years of age, Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Azim Palmer, put on a youthful and energetic performance that gave the over five thousand patrons more than their monies’ worth at the Black on Black Concert on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Adventist Youth Society honours outstanding VG residents
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- As part of Adventist Global Youth Day activities on Saturday, March 15, 2025, the Adventist Youth Society on Virgin Gorda honoured three outstanding residents in the community.
Man shows up @ hospital with gunshot wounds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man is nursing gunshot wounds at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
ARCHERY: BVI SDA School hosts first NASP Invitational
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talented young archers were engaged in an exciting showdown of skill, focus, and precision when the BVI Seventh-day Adventist School hosted its first National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Invitational on the school’s compound on March 2, 2025.
Opposition members attend Public Accounts Committee workshop in Jersey
ST HELIER, Jersey, Channel Islands- Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) recently participated in a specialised workshop for Public Accounts Committees hosted by the Jersey PAC in collaboration with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA-UK).
VI’s Sylvanna L. Charles wins Miss Elegantly Plus pageant
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Miss Sylvanna L. Charles, the Virgin Islands representative at the inaugural Miss Elegantly Plus 2025, captured the crown at the event last night, Friday, March 14, 2025.
Tonight’s concert is one of redemption & youth empowerment- Vybz Kartel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dancehall legend Vybz Kartel, in his first international performance since his release from prison, will preach the power of change, redemption, youth empowerment, self-purpose, self-belief, and positivity.
Vybz Kartel’s triumph over adversity a testament to change—Premier Wheatley
VILLAGE CAY, Tortola, VI – Thirteen years of incarceration, a murder conviction overturned, and a journey marked by trials and transformation—internationally celebrated Jamaican Dancehall legend, Vybz Kartel born Mr Adidja Palmer's story is one of resilience, redemption, and the boundless potential for change.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola announces ‘Peace & Conflict Resolution Poetry Contest’ winners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Winners of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola’s Peace & Conflict Resolution Poetry Contest which concluded on February 28, 2025, have been revealed.
World War 3: the USA versus China
By Dickson C. Igwe
US Hegemony is on steroids with the election of Donald Trump in November 2024. The Monroe Doctrine is back. Might is right. The West is America’s vassal until Europe is able to cut the umbilical cord with the USA.
HLSCC & Rotary partner to launch scholarship in memory of James J. Harris
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The memory of the late founding member of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola, James J. Harris, will be honoured and immortalised with a scholarship programme at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Security cameras to be installed @ Tortola & VG dumpsites
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Security cameras are soon to be installed at the Pockwood Pond Incinerator, Waste Oil Facility in Sea Cows Bay and the dump site in Virgin Gorda.
‘Easy to slip in, easy to slip out’- Skelton-Cline on VI’s porous borders
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Political commentator and former government consultant Claude O. Skelton-Cline has again delivered a stark warning on imminent issues facing the Virgin Islands, including the impact of deportees, economic instability tied to the United States, and what he describes as the domestic government's failure to address urgent matters such as food security and governance.
HLSCC donates essential science equipment to 3 secondary schools
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Science and Mathematics Department of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has donated science equipment to three secondary schools in the Territory.
Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard & son Kadeem to be freed in a matter of days
BALTIMORE, Maryland, USA- Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard and her son Kadeem S. Maynard are scheduled to be released from prison in a matter of days.
Constitutional amendment needed to make Minister of State position official- Premier
FISH BAY BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said it is time for the Virgin Islands (VI) to introduce various levels of Junior Minister positions.
Virgin Islanders still a minority in the workforce; A mere 26%
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The currently available statistics from the Central Statistics Office of the Virgin Islands Government shows that Virgin Islanders are outnumbered in the workforce. They make up a mere 26.9%.
Vybz Kartel arrives! ‘I bring good vibes’
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- “It’s going to be an amazing concert,” Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, born Ajidja A. Palmer, promised on landing at Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport this afternoon, Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Could the VI receive visa sanctions for using Cuba’s overseas medical mission?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On February 25, 2025, US Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio announced restrictions on visas for both government officials in Cuba and any others worldwide who are “complicit” with the island nation’s overseas medical-assistance programmes.
Bishop Paul A. Ricketts elected new President of BVI Christian Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Bishop Dr Paul A. Ricketts has been elected the new President of the BVI Christian Council (BVICC).
Vybz Kartel concert: 'Some persons can’t even find a place to stay- Premier
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended the decision to invest $220,000.00 in the Black on Black Concert featuring Jamaican Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Ajidja A. Palmer, this weekend.
'Employers aren’t hiring people for what they know anymore'- Education CEO
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chief Education Officer Mrs Orlandette R. Crabbe has said teaching should be student-centred and not about what the teachers want.
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ESHS wins 2025 Inter-Secondary School Debate
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- For the second year in a row, Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) emerged victorious in the finals of the 2025 Inter-Secondary Schools Debate Competition on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, edging out the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS).
VI-based Albiono is 1st Caribbean cycling team registered with UCI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Caribbean cycling history has been created, with the Virgin Islands-based Albiono Cycling Club Ltd successfully registering with Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). It is the first professional team from the Caribbean region registered with UCI.
4 arrested & charged following firearms, ammo & drugs seizure
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) executed early morning operations on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, leading to the arrest of four individuals and the recovery of illegal firearms, ammunition, and drugs.
‘We are not a serious people; We are busy playing politics’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Commentator and pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has issued a blistering critique of the Virgin Islands elected legislators, warning that the 13 legislators in the House of Assembly (HoA) have failed miserably to adequately prepare the Territory for the inevitable economic and social fallout from the policies of newly elected US President Donald J. Trump.
Artistes for Vybz Kartel show begin arriving on Thursday- Steve E. Parillon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As excitement reaches fever pitch ahead of the highly anticipated "B.O.B Black On Black" concert in the Virgin Islands (VI) on Saturday, March 15, 2025, principal event promoter Mr Steve E. Parillon has confirmed that all preparations are in place for what is set to be a historic musical showcase featuring Vybz Kartel, born Ajidja A. Palmer, and a star-studded lineup.
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5 VI cricketers nominated for CWI Breakout T20 Tournament selection
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) has nominated five local youth cricketers for potential selection in the upcoming Cricket West Indies (CWI) Breakout T20 Tournament 2025.
‘We have to travel…people need to grow up’- Premier Wheatley
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- With his usual critics ready to pounce whenever members of the government have to travel for official business, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said travel is necessary as his government is working hard for the people of the Virgin Islands.
Aircraft heading to VI makes emergency landing in USVI; STT airport closed until 2PM
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The Cyril E. King Airport in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, remains temporarily closed following an emergency landing by a private aircraft that was originally en route to the Virgin Islands from Martinique. The plane, carrying one pilot and two passengers, experienced a critical mechanical issue mid-flight, prompting the diversion to St Thomas.
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