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Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite wins 100m @ Classique d'Athletisme de Québec
QUEBEC, Québec City, Canada- Virgin Islands Olympian Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite added another first-place finish to his Track and Field career at the Classique d'Athletisme de Québec.
Are protective tools against STIs readily available during festival?- Ms Laurel Freeman
Road Town, Tortola, VI- Ms Laurel Freeman, the Director for Family, Children, and Support Services at the Ministry of Health and Social Development, has voiced significant concerns about the availability of essential protective tools for individuals who wish to engage in sexual activities above the legal age of consent.
USVI: Calvert White & Benjamin Hendricks guilty on Federal Charges
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Former Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White and contractor Benjamin Hendricks now await sentencing after being found guilty on two federal charges: honest services wire fraud and bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds.
Ms Donyelle D. Hodge is Miss BVI 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an extremely scaled-down way, Ms Donyelle D. Hodge was coronated as Miss BVI 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025.
71st VI Emancipation Festival officially opened
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has urged Virgin Islanders to remember the true significance of the season as the 2025 emancipation celebrations officially commenced.
12 young swimmers to compete @ VISF Long Course Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club will compete this weekend at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix at the Dolphins Pool.
Opposition vows to support government in matters relating to CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Members in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have vowed to support the government over what was referred to as a ‘perfect storm’ over several issues in the VI, including matters related to the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
Late legislator Carvin Malone to lie in state from Feb 1, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The official funeral of former legislator Mr Carvin Malone will be held on Friday, February 2, 2023, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.

