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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.
'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.
‘Revitalisation of Ellis Thomas Downs' among plans for D3- Julian Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock has announced that revitalising the Ellis Thomas Downs (formerly known as the Little 'A' Racetrack), located in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola, is part of his plans for District Three.
Motor scooter rider rushed to hospital following collision with car
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI- Sometime after 8:00 AM today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, there was a collision between a motor scooter and a car in the Fahie Hill area of Tortola.
Gov't wants 'better collaboration' between City Manager's Office & DWM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has announced that the government is working to establish a stronger partnership between the City Manager’s Office and the Department of Waste Management to tackle the waste management issues in Road Town.
Obesity one of the most serious public health challenges facing VI- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges facing the Virgin Islands today. It is driving the increase in chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke." This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), who said these conditions are affecting families, placing strain on the healthcare system and impacting productivity and economic stability as a Territory.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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