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USVI: Mistrial declared in kidnapping case after co-defendant's killing
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The Superior Court of the Virgin Islands has declared a mistrial in the kidnapping case involving Troy A. Harrigan after the fatal shooting of co-defendant Desie Conrad Henry Jr. during the trial.
‘Cabinet doesn’t play a role’ in selecting BVIHSA CEO- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Cabinet is not responsible for choosing the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
Mario Carter qualifies for Carifta 53
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ (VI) team for Carifta 53 has increased with the qualification of Mario Carter.
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Migration in the Virgin Islands
By Dickson C. Igwe
The backlash over mass migration has driven anger in the US and Europe driving up populism and far right parties.
VI Premier ‘displeased’ with USVI involving federal gov’t in maritime fees matter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed his disappointment with Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr for getting the federal government involved in the issues arising due to the amendments to the Commercial Recreational Vessel Licensing (CRVL) Act.
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The tears of Anegadians; ‘We want land titles & a cash machine’
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- It continues to be a challenge for most residents living on the sister island of Anegada. However, the northernmost island of the Virgin Islands is still holding its own as a pillar for Tourism.
2026 Industry Team wins 2026 Great Debate
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- The 2026 Industry Team emerged winner of the 2026 Great Debate over the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Former FCDO Special Adviser envisions a ‘global Britain’ including OTs
LONDON, England, UK- Ben W. Judah, a former Special Adviser to the British Foreign Secretary, has said the United Kingdom’s (UK) Overseas Territories (OTs) should have representation in the UK with their own Secretary of State in the Cabinet.
Cost of living is getting 'astronomical'- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In response to the current economic challenges and global conflicts, the Virgin Islands government has signaled its intention to introduce a “basket of goods” initiative aimed at alleviating the rising cost of living in the territory. Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Economic Development, Hon. Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has confirmed that this plan is still in place, and an announcement will be made soon regarding its implementation.
Business owner feels ‘enormous national pride’ in giving back to community
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Nona Vanterpool-Bonelli, CEO of Vanterpool Enterprise Limited and Vanterpool Pharmacy, has expressed immense national pride in contributing to the community through the Road Town Partnership Programme.
29 horses set to match strides in Spring Stakes @ Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- 29 horses are slated to compete in the Spring Stakes horse races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
‘We must brace ourselves for when oil prices rise’- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed that fuel prices will most likely increase in the Virgin Islands due to ongoing global tensions.
August Monday Parade 'has nothing to do with our emancipation’- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Concerns have arisen among Virgin Islanders following an announcement by the Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), regarding the announcement to move the August Monday Parade to Saturday.
Over 70 archers; $15K in scholarships @ 2026 NASP Nationals on Sunday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 70 student archers from elementary, middle, and high schools across the Territory will compete in the thrilling Bullseye competition and the exciting 3D challenge when the 2026 National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Nationals are held on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
TB Lettsome Airport runway briefly closed after aircraft experienced flat tyre
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online indicates that the runway at Terrence B. Lettsome Airport on Beef Island reopened last evening, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following a brief closure.
Afua Hirsch & Andy Mundy-Castle bring global perspective to BVI with visit to HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Award-winning British writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch and acclaimed director-producer Andy Mundy-Castle will visit the Virgin Islands to host a free public film screening and conversation at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) as they begin on-island production for their upcoming docuseries “Power Trip.”
Increase in respiratory tract infections in children reported
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is closely monitoring an increase in respiratory tract infections among young children across the territory.
Strong local support for Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Fully loaded ferries made their way from Road Town and Beef Island to Virgin Gorda on Saturday, February 28, 2026, for Taste of Virgin Gorda, and patrons were not the least disappointed with the dockside dining at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour.
VI will have a 'localised teaching force' in 'next 5 to 10 years'- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has expressed her optimism that within the next 5 to 10 years, the teaching force in the Virgin Islands will consist mostly of Virgin Islanders.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola donates hydroponic towers to Leonora Delville Pr School
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has donated three hydroponic towers to the Leonora Delville Primary School's agricultural programme, enhancing its Growing Minds initiative.
Constitutional negotiating team must be ‘united’- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the team he will lead when he goes to the United Kingdom (UK) to negotiate the Virgin Islands’ (VI) constitution will be a united one, but fell short of announcing who will make up that team.
VI residents urged to register for Caribe Wave 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to participate in the 15th regional tsunami preparedness exercise on March 19, 2026.
VI beat St Lucia to end 3rd in Group C of 2026 CONCACAF U20 Qualifiers
ALAJUELA, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands (VI) U-20 football team registered its first win of the 2026 CONCACAF Qualifiers in Alajuela, Costa Rica, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Hon Fraser to attend Global Sustainable Islands Summit in Canary Islands
GRAN CANARIA, Canary Islands- Deputy Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) will be among several top-level government ministers from island jurisdictions across Europe, the Caribbean, the Pacific and Latin America attending the Global Sustainable Islands Summit (GSIS) in Gran Canaria from April 20-22, 2026.
Curaçao Chamber of Commerce makes trade mission to VI
MAIN STREET, Tortola, VI— The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICC), under new chairman Sinclair H. Flemming Jr, recently hosted a delegation from the Curaçao Chamber of Commerce.
USVI: Gas stations told not to 'use Middle East conflict to raise fuel prices'
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- In a statement issued on Monday, March 2, 2026, Senator Marvin Blyden has asked gas station owners not to use the current U.S.-Israel war on Iran as a justification to hike up fuel prices in the territory.
Parents of teens urged not to dismiss their children’s painful periods
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is joining in the recognition of March as Endometriosis Awareness Month, with Endometriosis Awareness Day being celebrated on March 28, 2026.
FirstBank expands ATM network with new 24-hour machine @Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- FirstBank has installed a new ATM at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island, Virgin Islands (VI).
Funds allocated for new 'secondary technical school' in East End- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has announced that a new secondary school will be constructed on the eastern end of Tortola.
Public encouraged to comment on Sexual Offences Bill 2025
LONG BUSH, Tortola VI- The proposed Sexual Offences Bill, 2025 will come under public scurnity as the Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting residents and stakeholders to submit comments and feedback on the proposed Bill as part of a Territory wide public consultation.
Feds want to 'summon' VI leaders to Washington over charter yacht fees- USVI Governor
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI), Mr Albert A. Bryan Jr, has said the State Department is recommending that the leaders of the Virgin Islands (VI) be summoned to Washington over the increase in charter yacht fees that has hurt the USVI’s marine industry.
The Bunker BVI introduces first indoor golf simulator in the region
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has now seen a major boost to its entertainment and tourism sectors following a major investment The Bunker has made in these sectors. Just six months after opening in August 2025, The Bunker has unveiled the Caribbean's most realistic indoor golf simulator and bar – the only one of its kind in the region.
Was fired UK Ambassador to US Peter B. Mandelson planning to flee to VI?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) remains the place where everyone wants to live, work and drink a painkiller. However, reports in the United Kingdom (UK) press claimed that fired United Kingdom Ambassador to Washington DC, Peter B. Mandelson, who was caught up in the Jeffrey E. Epstein files and was arrested by the UK police, had the VI on his radar.
Destroying the future to bury the past
Alred C. Frett
Longing for the Empires of the Past:
We have just exited the shortest month, also known as Black History Month, but we still face Leaders who are firmly fixated on erasing our historic achievements, and maintaining the problems of the past, by silencing the voices of the People… They see us as servants in their Empire, so they focus on retaining power by abusing the People, without realising that more Empires fall from actions inside than outside.
FSC to open representative office in Panama
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) is planning to open a representative office in Panama, Latin America, its second venture aimed at establishing outposts closest to key Virgin Islands' financial services markets.
Maya Z.V. Marcellin makes Top 15 @Teen Universe International Pageant
MANAGUA, Nicaragua- Miss Teen BVI Maya Z.V. Marcellin made history at the Teen Universe International Pageant, which took place in Nicaragua on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Teatro Nacional Rubén Darío.
Avanell Morton nominated to CONCACAF Association Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA), Avanell Morton, aka 'Clarkie', has been nominated to sit on CONCACAF’s Association Committee as an Assistant Committee Member.
Adaejah T. Hodge claims SEC Indoor 200m gold; National Record
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, USA- Virgin Islands sprint queen Adaejah T. Hodge captured gold in the Women’s 200m at the 2026 SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships at Fasken Indoor Track & Field in College Station, Texas on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed; Iran vows revenge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who assembled theocratic power in Iran over the decades as its top leader and sought to turn it into a regional powerhouse, bringing it into confrontation with Israel and the United States over its nuclear programme while crushing democracy protests, has been killed in US and Israeli strikes. He was 86.
Local attorney Ayana S. Hull returns to Maples Group after over a decade @ Harneys
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Highly regarded local lawyer Ayana S. Hull has departed Harneys after 12 years there and has returned to Maples Group.
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