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May 6th, 2025
TAG’s Thank You, Mom Car Sales Event a ‘resounding success’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Thank You, Mom Car Sales Event hosted by Tortola Auto Group (TAG) on May 3, 2025, has been hailed as a remarkable success, exceeding expectations in both turnout and customer engagement.

May 6th, 2025
5-year driver’s licences coming; Medical checkups required @ age 80- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Virgin Islands’ transportation architecture is slated for an upgrade, according to Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), who has announced proposed changes to the Road Traffic Act, with a focus on embracing technology and extending the validity of driver’s licences.

May 6th, 2025
There’s a ‘possibility’ new NDP could form next gov’t- Hon Skelton

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Opposition stands a better chance of forming a government if they run under the umbrella of one political party.

May 6th, 2025
Rehab of R.T. O’Neal Admin Complex projected for 2026/27 completion

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— More than $10 million has been committed to the rehabilitation of Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex, with approximately $8 million already spent. The new completion timeline is now set for either 2026 or 2027, the latest.

May 6th, 2025
Centenarians are 'living legacies'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Territory’s centenarians have been called “living legacies” as the 36th annual Senior Citizens Month is celebrated this month.

May 5th, 2025
VI swimmers capture 57 medals @ VISF Swim C/ships in St Croix

CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI- The twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club captured a total of 57 medals at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix from May 3 to 4, 2025.

May 5th, 2025
Red Cross Week being observed

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Red Cross (BVIRC) is observing Red Cross Week from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, 2025.

May 5th, 2025
‘Highly Noted’ saved the day for VI @ Carnival Races in USVI

ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- While most of the focus was on whether Tortola’s Ghostinyou would repeat as Governor’s Cup champion at the Carnival Races at Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands on Friday, May 2, 2025, the many horse racing fans from the Virgin Islands who attended the races were given an early reason to celebrate.

May 5th, 2025
Trade Ministry focused on reducing 'bureaucracy that exists' - Hon Lorna G. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has reassured that she is working through her ministry to ease the burden of doing business in the Virgin Islands (VI).

May 5th, 2025
I have a 'sacred duty' to advocate for seniors- Hon Turnbull

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Representative for the Second District Hon Melvin M. Turnbull has said he has been called to advocate on behalf of the senior citizens of the Virgin Islands (VI).

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