Approx $6M Anegada solar plant commissioned
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project was today, December 12, 2025, officially commissioned.
Winair adds 5 more flights from Tortola
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Regional travel opportunities from the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been enhanced through Winair with the addition of five flights weekly.
Bobby's Supermarket RT Christmas decor ‘corporate social responsibility in action’- Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Hon. Lorna G. Smith (AL), OBE, Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development, and Digital Transformation, has praised Elton S. Leonard, owner of Bobby's Supermarket, for transforming De Castro Street and other parts of Road Town into a magical Christmas wonderland with vibrant holiday decorations.
8 schools clash in 2025 Inter-Secondary Schools Chess Tournament
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Eight secondary schools are set to participate in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports' annual Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament.
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‘Bunchie’ & wife open unique food business on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Five years ago, in 2020, Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) featured Lawrence A. Kirton-Wheatley, aka ‘Bunchie’, as a young professional. Lawrence is now a husband and father of two.
Anegada horse to face Pure Speight in feature Festive Finish race
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- The hopes of the Virgin Islands will rest on the back of Anegada horse Fighting Back when the feature clash of the Festive Finish horse racing card is held on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
6 charged following 772.4 kg drug bust
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- More than 750 kilograms of cocaine were seized, and six people were arrested and charged during a joint operation on the vessel in Virgin Islands waters early this week.
BVIHSA offering free HIV testing tomorrow
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Members of the East End/Long Look community are being encouraged to take advantage of free HIV testing being done on Friday, December 12, 2025.
USVI: Martinez & O’Neal found guilty on all corruption charges
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The federal corruption trial that has gripped the U.S. Virgin Islands reached a landmark conclusion Thursday afternoon , as a jury found former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal guilty on all counts, convicting two of the territory’s most powerful former public officials of a sweeping scheme that prosecutors said “walked into corruption willfully.”
Door opened for '13 brand new [elected] people’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has opined that the door may be opened for 13 new elected members in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Deputy Governor reports 'significant growth' in Public Service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr. stated that the public service has shown significant growth over the past year.
Police still unable to disclose quantity of illegal narcotics seized on vessel
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- More than 24 hours after illegal narcotics were reportedly seized on a vessel in the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has yet to disclose the quantity of the illegal drugs or any further information.
Relaunched RiteWay store a 'symbol of commitment' to VG– Frederickson Audain
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – After a 14-month revitalisation project, RiteWay Food Markets officially relaunched in Valley, Virgin Gorda on December 6, 2025, with a new store that stands as a modern, customer-focused shopping destination, thoughtfully designed to enhance convenience, comfort, and accessibility for all residents.
10 vessel groundings reported for 2025; 4 in December- MSIRA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Vessel owners and operators have been urged to increase their vigilance while navigating the waters of the Virgin Islands, due to a significant rise in vessel grounding incidents recently recorded in the territory.
VI needs 'someone like Dame Janice Pereira’ to lead- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking and social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has reiterated that the Virgin Islands (VI) needs someone like the Right Hon Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, to lead.
Police seize 'illegal narcotics' on vessel in VI waters
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Police have reportedly seized a quantity of illegal narcotics on a vessel in Virgin Islands waters.
Karia J. Christopher was a 'joyful presence in our Rotary family'- Rotary Club of Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Tortola has joined the territory in mourning the sudden passing of its Past President and Director of Communications in the Premier's Office, Karia J. Christopher.
Plaque, Gum Disease & Your Overall Health: The Oral-Body Connection (VI Edition)
Dr Gerdan S. Lamorell
In the Virgin Islands (VI), we talk a lot about “taking care of ourselves.” We go to the doctor when we’re sick, we check our blood pressure, we try to eat better, drink more water, and stay active.
Lots of 'chirping on the sidelines but we’ve got to get in the game'- Elvin G. Grant
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The co-hosts of Talking Points have encouraged persons to do their part for a better Virgin Islands (VI).
Marvin Malone gets new social home in time for Christmas!
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has officially handed over a new social home to Virgin Islands resident Mr Marvin Malone just in time for Christmas.
4 girls & 3 boys to contest FLPS Angel of Christmas Pageant
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Four girls and three boys, all students of Francis Lettsome Primary School (FLPS) in East End, will vie for the title of Angel of Christmas on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) campus, in Paraquita Bay.
RDA launches 3 procurement opportunities ahead of transition to VIDA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is set to transition to the Virgin Islands Development Agency (VIDA), shifting from recovery to development and has announced three major procurement opportunities.
OTs must focus on tourism for 'economic transformation'- Margaret E. Hodge
LONDON, United Kingdom- United Kingdom (UK) anti-corruption advisor Baroness Margaret E. Hodge has called on Overseas Territories (OTs) engaging in financial services to prioritise tourism as a key strategy for economic transformation.
BVIHSA 'jumping through hoops' to fix issues' @Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Virgin Gorda community will receive an update on the healthcare infrastructure on the island from the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Derelict Vessels Removal Project begins in SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The long-awaited project to remove derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour has begun.
Julian Willock's 3D Raffle & Christmas Party for children a huge success!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock, in collaboration with his Third District Committee and Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies, hosted a Children's Christmas Party on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith presented with CMEx 2025 Leadership Award
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has been bestowed with the CMEx 2025 Leadership Award for her continued influence on Caribbean tourism, culture, and growth.
The UK & US are ‘not the future’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Virgin Islands (VI) needs to understand that the future does not include the United States of America (USA) or the United Kingdom (UK) leading the world.
'Premier Santa' brings cheer to children @ Christmas in the City
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) brought Christmas cheer to the children of the Virgin Islands (VI) as he was transformed into Santa Claus, minus the big belly, for Christmas in the City.
‘Festive Finish’: Tickets on sale for final horse racing event of 2025
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- The 2025 horse racing season in the Greater Virgin Islands will wrap up with a holiday bang at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, on December 21, 2025.
GoFundMe launched for teen injured in motor scooter accident @ Fort Recovery
FORT RECOVERY, Tortola, VI- A GoFundMe has been launched for 17-year-old J'Alon Penn, who was involved in a serious motor scooter accident at Fort Recovery on October 20, 2025.
DiaMonae Thomas opens indoor season with PB in 60m Hurdles
PITTSBURG, Kansas, USA- Virgin Islands athlete DiaMonae Thomas had a positive start to her indoor athletics season.
USVI: Woman accused of hitting boyfriend in face with glass bottle
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A domestic violence investigation is underway after a man on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, reported that his partner struck him in the face with a glass bottle during an argument, resulting in injuries that required stitches and staples.
'Transition in the police service is smooth & inspiring'- CoP Ullger
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The new interim acting Commissioner of Police, Richard Ullger, has described his transition within the police service as both smooth and inspiring, expressing gratitude to the officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force for their professionalism and hospitality.
Anegada Beach Club voted winner of 2025 Best Lobster Sampler Competition
KEEL POINT, Anegada, VI- Anegada Beach Club, located at Keel Point, has been voted the winner of the 2025 Best Lobster Sampler Competition held as part of the 2025 Anegada Lobster Festival.
interCaribbean Airways celebrating a decade of service to VI
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- interCaribbean Airways will mark a decade of continuous service to the Virgin Islands (VI).
Premier Wheatley & Ag Governor Archer remember the late Karia J. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The government of the Virgin Islands expressed deep shock at the sudden passing of Director of Communications Mrs Karia J. Christopher on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Yacht ran aground in Paraquita Bay area
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Sometime yesterday, Friday, December 5, 2025, a yacht ran aground in the Paraquita Bay area.
Change to VG dumpsite operating hours
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Virgin Gorda residents are being asked to take note of a change in the dumpsite operating hours.
Total public sector debt @ $145.95 million- 3rd Quarter Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands reported that the total public sector debt is $145.95 million, consisting of fifteen (15) standard loans, as the third quarter of 2025 comes to an end.
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