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February 12th, 2026
Premier Wheatley tells UK House of Lords about VI’s challenges

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has listed climate change, access to climate change funds and trade instability as some of the challenges the Virgin Islands (VI) is facing.

February 12th, 2026
VI close out Men’s U-17 Football Qualifiers with 2-2 draw against TCI

ALAJUELA, Costa Rica- The Virgin Islands (VI) ended their campaign in Group D at the 2026 CONCACAF Men’s U-17 Football Qualifiers in Costa Rica with a 2-2 draw against Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

February 12th, 2026
‘Whatever happened to The Alliance?'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline asks

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Alliance has been radio silent for the past few months, and social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, is wondering about its current state.

February 12th, 2026
Mia A. Mottley cements legacy with 3rd successive 30-0 victory in Barbados elections

BRIDGETWON, Barbados- Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has led the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) to an unprecedented 30-0 victory for the third successive time in Barbados’ electoral history.

February 11th, 2026
Black woman who designed 1994 Ford Mustang to speak @ VI youth symposium

DUFF'S Bottom, Tortola, VI - A youth symposium aimed at empowering and promoting wellness among young people in the Virgin Islands, ages 15 to 35, is scheduled for this month.

February 11th, 2026
USVI stands to lose millions in economic activity- USVI Charter Association

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The US Virgin Islands’ (USVI) marine industry is facing mounting competitive pressure from the Virgin Islands (VI), and risks continued decline unless policymakers take deliberate corrective action, according to Kennon Jones, Executive Director of the Virgin Island Professional Charter Association.

February 11th, 2026
Contract awarded to relocate Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources & Climate Change

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Vanterpool Construction has been awarded an over four hundred thousand dollars contract for the relocation of the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change.

February 11th, 2026
'Here we go again, with an outsider'- Skelton-Cline on BVIHSA CEO hiring

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- According to social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Dr June M. Samuel has been passed over for the position in favour of a non-VIslander.

February 11th, 2026
Taste of Virgin Gorda returns with dockside dining @ VG Yacht Harbour

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The British Virgin Islands’ signature culinary showcase, Taste of Virgin Gorda, returns in 2026 with what the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC) has labelled an exciting new chapter, Dockside Dining – Small Bites, Big Flavour, bringing together Virgin Gorda’s dynamic food culture, live entertainment and a vibrant waterfront setting for one unforgettable evening.

February 11th, 2026
VI Premier: US out of Paris Agreement shouldn't hinder ongoing cooperation for SIDS’

BERLIN, Germany- The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has stated that the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement should not hinder ongoing cooperation on climate change for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

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