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February 13th, 2026
VI Premier engages in talks with TCI leadership during regional visit

COCBURN TOWN, Turks and Caicos Islands - The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), paid an official visit to the leadership of the Turks and Caicos Islands as part of a regional tour on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

February 13th, 2026
American Jazz Drummer Dion G. Parson to headline fundraising concert in VI

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – American jazz drummer Dion G. Parson, who has roots in the Virgin Islands, will headline a fundraising concert aimed at supporting music development for schools across the Virgin Islands.

February 12th, 2026
UK House of Commons Speaker to visit VI from Feb 17-19, 2026

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sir Lindsay H. Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom (UK), will be visiting the Virgin Islands from February 17-19, 2026.

February 12th, 2026
Premier Wheatley tells UK House of Lords about VI’s challenges

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has listed climate change, access to climate change funds and trade instability as some of the challenges the Virgin Islands (VI) is facing.

February 12th, 2026
VI close out Men’s U-17 Football Qualifiers with 2-2 draw against TCI

ALAJUELA, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands (VI) ended their campaign in Group D at the 2026 CONCACAF Men’s U-17 Football Qualifiers in Costa Rica with a 2-2 draw against Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

February 12th, 2026
‘Whatever happened to The Alliance?'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline asks

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Alliance has been radio silent for the past few months, and social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, is wondering about its current state.

February 12th, 2026
Mia A. Mottley cements legacy with 3rd successive 30-0 victory in Barbados elections

BRIDGETWON, Barbados- Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has led the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) to an unprecedented 30-0 victory for the third successive time in Barbados’ electoral history.

February 11th, 2026
Black woman who designed 1994 Ford Mustang to speak @ VI youth symposium

DUFF'S Bottom, Tortola, VI - A youth symposium aimed at empowering and promoting wellness among young people in the Virgin Islands, ages 15 to 35, is scheduled for this month.

February 11th, 2026
USVI stands to lose millions in economic activity- USVI Charter Association

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The US Virgin Islands’ (USVI) marine industry is facing mounting competitive pressure from the Virgin Islands (VI), and risks continued decline unless policymakers take deliberate corrective action, according to Kennon Jones, Executive Director of the Virgin Island Professional Charter Association.

February 11th, 2026
Contract awarded to relocate Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources & Climate Change

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Vanterpool Construction has been awarded an over four hundred thousand dollars contract for the relocation of the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change.

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