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Ayana S Hull awarded Gold @ Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA 2026
58TH STREET, New York, USA- Virgin Islands’ attorney and partner Ms Ayana S Hull has been awarded Gold at the 2026 Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA in the Woman of the Year, Caribbean category.
Young ladies ‘your front is not a public park’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- In recognition of International Women’s Month this March, host of Honestly Speaking Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, during his show on March 17, 2026, hailed the many women in the Virgin Islands who have been making their mark and who he believes need to be given deserved promotions.
Can tooth decay be reversed? What actually works (And what doesn't)
Dr Gerdan S. Lamorell
If you’ve ever Googled “how to reverse tooth decay naturally,” you’re not alone.
Many people are hoping there’s a way to fix early damage at home — quickly, safely, and without drilling.
'We have committed to having' Miss BVI 2026- Natalie O. Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Applications for the 2026 Miss BVI Pageant opened on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and Chair of the Miss BVI Sub-committee, Natalie O. Hodge, told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) the pageant will take place this year after last year’s cancellation.
Financially there’s ‘a lot to thank God for’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) collected the most revenue in its history over the past five years, bringing in well over $15 million of the estimated revenue figures for 2025.
From teaching to music ministry, Donna D. Clyne continues to impact generations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Psalmist Donna D. Clyne has lived her life dedicated to serving others, so it was no surprise that after retiring from the public service, she pivoted full-time into music ministry.
Patricia Blaize-Adams appointed Deputy Secretary in Ministry of Education
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has confirmed Patricia Blaize-Adams as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, effective February 2, 2026.
Another blow to the DPP! Marley Sebastien freed on all charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was in 2022 that Greenland resident and Dominica native, Marley Sebastien, who was also part of former Premier Andrew A. Fahie's security detail, was charged with Perjury and Perverting the Course of Justice.
Carrot Bay Cultural Thursdays to honour the late H. Lavity Stoutt
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- This month’s Cultural Thursday in Carrot Bay, scheduled for March 19, 2026, will feature activities honouring the late Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, the Territory’s first Chief Minister and former First District Representative.
USVI Governor orders fuel conservation measures
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- With the war in Iran continuing to unsettle global energy markets and raise concern about higher fuel and electricity costs in the US Virgin Islands, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has ordered executive branch agencies to immediately tighten fuel conservation practices and review government vehicle usage, calling the move an early step to shield the territory from wider economic fallout.
UPDATE: The Lawn @ Pier Park reopens following Astro Turf installation
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Lawn at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, which was closed since February 25, 2026, has been reopened following the installation of a permanent Astro Turf surface.
'I would not run against Honourable Fraser’- Julian Willock
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock has confirmed that he does not intend to run against Third District Representative and Deputy Premier Hon Julian Fraser RA in the upcoming elections.
‘Of course it was a sick-out’- Skelton-Cline on nurses’ absenteeism
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said nurses’ recent absence from work at clinics across the Virgin Islands (VI) was in fact a sick-out.
Invasive Green Iguana a 'growing challenge' to VI's native ecosystems & species- Angela Burnett-Penn
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and the Great Britain Non-Native Species Secretariat (GB NNSS), will host a four-day Invasive Green Iguana Action Planning and Management Training Workshop from March 17 to March 20, 2026, at HLSCC Learning Resource Centre.
Public encouraged to help repaint HM Prison Museum on Sunday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Local community organisations, schools, clubs, and Virgin Islanders are being encouraged to grab a paintbrush and support the Roots to Resilience project, which aims to give the old prison building, now a museum, a facelift in Road Town.
'Middle East tensions could potentially impact financial cooperation'- Kenneth B. Baker
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The financial services sector in the Virgin Islands could be affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly regarding levels of international cooperation, as the islands rely on global integration for business.
‘Ya’ll need someone like me’ in leadership- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) needs a leader like him.
'Your commitment does not go unnoticed'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley to Social Workers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the work of social workers does not go unnoticed as it contributes positively to the Virgin Islands (VI).
'Caribbean’s growing influence' to be explored @ Arbitration Week 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre will host Arbitration Week from March 23 to March 27, 2026, bringing together practitioners, decision-makers, and thought leaders committed to shaping the future of international arbitration.
Sam Thompson & Rosmond Johnson win 2026 Tortola Torture
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Sam Thompson overcame Jermaine A. Ricketts to win Tortola Torture 2026 on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Taking the crown for ladies was the veteran road runner Rosmond Johnson.
BVIFA welcomes experienced FIFA Talent Coach Joel Moody
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) has announced it is now equipped with a FIFA Talent Coach.
Vehicles damaged in fire @ Long Look
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- At least two vehicles were damaged in a fire at Long Look on the eastern end of Tortola this morning, March 16, 2026.
‘The impact of these wars have come to our doorstep'- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the impact of the wars has now begun affecting the Virgin Islands (VI) and called on the private sector to come up with a plan in the absence of one from the government.
End of Order in Council is a ‘new chapter’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the revocation of the Order in Council is not the end but the beginning of a new chapter.
Three schools to participate in aerial robotics challenge @ national science fair
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Three schools will take part in an Aerial Robotics Workshop and Challenge hosted by the Lions Club of Tortola in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, and DRIFT Enterprises Ltd.
UPDATE: Quarter miler Caedon Fraites qualifies for Carifta 53
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Caedon Fraites has joined the list of Team Virgin Islands Carifta 53 qualifiers with a 49.62s run in the 400M - dipping beneath the 50.50s standard.
Environment, Nat. Resources & Climate Change Ministry to relocate to Palm Grove House
LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, currently located above One Mart Supermarket in Lower Estate, is soon to relocate to Palm Grove House.
USVI: Cannabis testing lab under construction in St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board met on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to update attendees on the territory’s progression toward a regulated market. Office of Cannabis Regulation Executive Director Joanne Moorehead reported that medical and sacramental registrations remain steady, though they have tapered off as many potential patients wait for movement in the licensing space.
14 secondary school students complete Street Doctors training programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fourteen secondary school students from across the Virgin Islands (VI) have completed the Street Doctors training programme, an initiative designed to empower young people to become peer leaders, positive influencers, and advocates for safer communities.
Adaejah T. Hodge is 2026 NCAA Indoor 200M Champion
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, USA- Virgin Islands’ teenage sprint sensation Adaeja T. Hodge has become the first athlete from the territory to lift an NCAA indoor title.
Motor scooter accident in Pasea Estate area
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Sometime before 2:00 PM today, March 14, 2026, there was another scooter accident in the Pasea Estate area.
New National Cultural Arena & Oleander House are 'a massive leap forward'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has endorsed the contract signing for design services for the Estate House No. 2, known as Oleander House, for members of the judiciary and a national cultural arena.
VI youth mental health programme receives regional recognition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Unit of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has received notable regional recognition for its commendable work within the community.
‘Order in Council that hung over our democracy…is now lifted’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Constitution Interim Amendment Order 2022, which was laid in the United Kingdom (UK) parilament has officially been lifted.
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The migration conundrum
By Dickson C. Igwe
A well-known political commentator has asserted that population control policy in the Virgin Islands is poor. He is correct.
BVICC hosts business reps from Guadeloupe, Antigua & Saint Lucia
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After just recently hosting a trade delegation from the Curaçao Chamber of Commerce, the BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICC) has now hosted a “dynamic” regional trade mission delegation that arrived aboard an MSC cruise vessel, bringing together business representatives from Guadeloupe, Antigua, and Saint Lucia.
To imprison someone for 2 years without trial 'is a major breach'- Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) publicly expressed his support for the Human Rights Commission Bill 2026, during the Continuation of the Second Sitting of the Third Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on March 10, 2026.
USVI: Steven Payne starts Florida prison intake
VI CONSORTIUM
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, USA- Steven Payne, the former at-large senator who was expelled from the 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands following multiple sexual harassment allegations, is now undergoing the intake process with the Florida Department of Corrections after receiving a 25-year sentence last month for sexual battery on a minor.
'We need to resurrect' the Sea Cows Bay Harbour Project - Julian Willock
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock has said he would like to see a development project for the Cows Bay Harbour that could drive economic activity in the Third District.
Nurses' absenteeism being 'investigated'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and his ministry, by extension, are unsure as to the cause of the recent nurse absenteeism across the Virgin Islands (VI).
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