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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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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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