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August 7th, 2026
Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta to continue with 'increased police presence'

CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The 2026 Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta, which is being held as part of the 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Celebrations, will continue despite the shooting incident that injured at least two people yesterday, August 6, 2026.

August 7th, 2026
'We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming concern'- Omar’s VG

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Omar’s VG Restaurant has issued a statement on the early morning fire that destroyed the business along with Game Over, claiming that the fire did not originate at the restaurant.

August 4th, 2026
Ignoring VG & Anegada would be the ‘biggest mistake’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, has called on his government colleagues and the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) to concentrate on developing his district, specifically Anegada and Virgin Gorda.

August 3rd, 2026
Willock & D3 Marine Workshop praised for effectiveness

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI — The idea for a marine workshop grew out of meetings with young people in the Third District, who told political aspirant Mr Julian Willock and the Third District Committee of their interest in the marine sector.

August 3rd, 2026
Distrust for elected members is 'self-hating'- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has called on Virgin Islanders to reject doubt and embrace unity and trust in their own ability to govern, as the Territory moves deeper into constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK).

August 3rd, 2026
You ‘will face the full force of the law’- ACoP Ullger to criminals

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Interim Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger has promised that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will never give up its mission to uphold the law and to find and prosecute criminals.

July 31st, 2026
Nelcia St Jean installed as President of Rotary Club of Central Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT) officially welcomed President Nelcia St Jean as its president for the 2026–2027 Rotary year during its annual Changeover Ceremony held on July 25, 2026, marking the formal transition of leadership from Past President Zoe J. Walcott.

July 31st, 2026
TMB Enterprises gets $798,108.74 contract for de Castro Street Sidewalk Improvements

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands, has signed a $798,108.74 contract with TMB Enterprises for the Sidewalk Improvements to de Castro Street in Road Town.

July 29th, 2026
‘You cannot be 16, 17, 18 getting pregnant!’- Skelton-Cline to young girls

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has issued a stern warning to young ladies to refrain from getting pregnant prematurely, especially outside of wedlock.

July 29th, 2026
Culture bearers keep VI history ‘alive & unsanitised'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has commended the work of those whose mission is to preserve the history of the Virgin Islands (VI).

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