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I am not clear we have articulated clear goals of Emancipation Festival- Mr Troy E. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Businessman and former political candidate Mr. Troy E. Christopher has raised serious concerns about the true meaning of the emancipation celebrations in the Virgin Islands.
Inter-Primary Schools Softball/Baseball League coming next school year- Hon de Castro
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- An Inter-Primary School Softball/Baseball League will be introduced next school year, Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro has revealed.
Anegada Solar Project just the beginning for VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Work on the Anegada Solar Project is progressing smoothly as Minister for Health and Social Development, Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said Anegada was the ideal location to pilot this initiative.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola supports Diabetes Association with cash donation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola presented a small but meaningful donation of $500 to the BVI Diabetes Association on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Paraquita Bay to Hodge's Creek roadworks near completion- Hon. Kye M. Rymer
HODGE’S CREEK, Tortola, VI - The rehabilitation works on the Paraquita Bay Road, specifically the section of Blackburn Highway from Paraquita Bay to Hodge’s Creek, are in its final stages.
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.

