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Some VI ‘children already living in food-insecure households’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI, Social Commentator, radio talk show host, and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has continued to urge Virgin Islanders to prepare for the worst-case outcome of ongoing global tensions, saying many of our children already live in food-insecure homes.
2026 District 3 Job Fair another huge success; Willock praised!
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI- For the fifth year, Therapy Works compound at Hannah Bay, Tortola, was filled with over 10 companies, including two statutory bodies with vacancies at the annual Third District Job Fair held on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Existing incinerator to be repaired; Another to be procured- Health Minister
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- As residents affected by the constant smoke emanating from the landfill at Pockwood Pond on Tortola continue to plea for relief, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the existing incinerator at Pockwood Pond will be repaired, while an additional incinerator is to be procured.
Man breaks into Loose Mongoose to steal booze
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Loose Mongoose, located on Trellis Bay, Beef Island, is offering a $250 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for breaking into its bar, stealing liquor and damaging property on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Petition launched for Governor to reconsider deportation order for Cathy O. Richards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A petition has been launched for the Governor of the Virgin Islands, Daniel Pruce, to reconsider his deportation order for popular journalist Cathy O. Richards.
$1k for grabs in Rotary Club of Central Tortola’s 1st Early Bird draw
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola is encouraging more residents to secure their tickets for the first Early Bird draw in its 2026 Grand Car Raffle, with a $1,000 cash prize to be won on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.
Water is an emergency; Horse racing belongs in Sea Cows Bay- Forbes
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI— Third District candidate for the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM), Mr Clifton Forbes, aka Tito, has described the district’s inconsistent water supply as an emergency and pledged to restore horse racing to Sea Cows Bay if elected. He has joined calls by political aspirant Julian Willock, who has been out front on the water woes in District Three and the restoration of Ellis Thomas Downs.
Premier Wheatley urged residents to buy local as gov’t invests in food security
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has called on residents, businesses, and institutions across the Virgin Islands (VI) to prioritise locally produced food as Government moves to strengthen the Territory’s food security and resilience.
Vehicle & boat owners given final removal notice in Parham Town
PARHAM TOWN, Tortola, VI- Owners of vehicles and vessels located on the site adjacent to Alphonso Gas Station in Parham Town have been given final notice for removal.
‘Our girls are watching us’- Hon Penn on Int’l Day of the Girl Child
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), has told girls that they matter as the party joined the rest of the Virgin Islands (VI) and the world in observing the International Day of the Girl Child on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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