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October 31st, 2023
Opposition walks out of HoA after motion passed to amend Order Paper

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Opposition Members of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), this afternoon, October 31, 2023, walked out of the House after the HoA voted to move a lengthy Question and Answer (Q&A) segment to the end of the Order Paper.

October 31st, 2023
Parents protest ‘deplorable’ condition of JvD Primary School

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Parents of the Jost van Dyke Primary School were this morning, October 31, 2023, forced to protest the “deplorable” condition of the school.

October 31st, 2023
UPDATE: Chloe Fontaine found!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has informed that missing teen Chloe Fontaine has been found.

October 30th, 2023
Public was informed about active shooter drill @ T.B. Lettsome Airport– Kurt A. G. Menal

BEEF ISLAND, VI - Managing Director at the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal in addressing concerns raised on social media regarding the recent active shooter drill that took place at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, has reminded that the exercise was just a simulation.

October 30th, 2023
'Main challenge' with water was created with signing of Biwater contract– Premier

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Long-time critic of the Biwater deal with the government of the Virgin Islands, Premier Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has blamed the signing of the controversial contract as the beginning of the challenges plaguing the Virgin Islands (VI) as it relates to water distribution today.

October 30th, 2023
Blaming the Gov’t for crime is a self-serving & dangerous narrative by Opposition- Premier

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has hit back at the Opposition for suggesting that the government is to take some of the blame for the increase in crime in the Virgin Islands.

October 29th, 2023
‘Persistent trough’ to continue producing showers & thunderstorms today- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A persistent trough will continue to produce showers and thunderstorms across the region today, Sunday, October 29, 2023, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has stated.

October 28th, 2023
VI’s Thad A. Lettsome launches VI campaign in 2023 PanAm Games

SANTAGO, Chile – Virgin Islands sailor, Thad A. Lettsome representing the territory in the ILCA 7 dinghy class in Santiago, Chile for the 2023 PanAm Games, launched Team BVI’s campaign today, October 28, 2023, with the 2 races in the ILCA 7 series.

October 28th, 2023
‘5th District Breakfast Club’ to provide meals for students

HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), along with the 'Committee to Keep District 5 Alive', is launching 'The 5th District Breakfast Club' in collaboration with 'Under De Tent At Toddy's' in Huntums Ghut.

October 28th, 2023
The Public Service 101 training course dubbed a ‘resounding success’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The recent Public Service 101 course attended by some 120 public officers in the Virgin Islands (VI) has been labeled a ‘resounding success’ by the organizers of the training course.

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