A Virgin Islands delegation is representing the territory this week at one of the world’s largest annual industry gatherings for professionals in scuba diving, ocean sports and adventure travel. As …
November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025
Water works progress, but much more needed
Four months after declaring water a “national critical priority,” Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer said his ministry has moved from “planning into implementation” of preliminary projects to modernise the …
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November 17, 2025
Long Look to get social home complex
By the end of next year, Long Look should have a new social home complex to house residents who are homeless or facing other struggles, officials said last week. During …
November 14, 2025
At Lit Fest, all sorts of stories
After drawing pictures with paint, markers and glitter pens, children between the ages of 4 and 7 shared the stories behind their images. One drawing showed a girl’s trip to …
November 14, 2025
Premier preps for London talks later this month
Governance, security, constitutional reform and other topics will be on the agenda when Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley leads a delegation to London for the Joint Ministerial Council later this month, …
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November 14, 2025
Premier slams UK’s ‘fiscal straitjacket’
When it comes to borrowing for major infrastructure projects, the Virgin Islands is trapped in a financial “straitjacket” imposed by the United Kingdom, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has claimed. The …
November 13, 2025
Record $550m budget set out
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley unveiled a record-setting 2026 budget with proposed spending of more than half a billion dollars during a nearly two-and-a-half-hour address last Thursday in the House of …
November 13, 2025
Premier cries ‘dictatorship’ as top cop demoted
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley compared Governor Daniel Pruce to a “dictator” as tensions between the two men exploded over Mr. Pruce’s decision to remove Jacqueline Vanterpool from the post of …
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November 11, 2025
A robot called Artemis
In the information technology room at Elmore Stoutt High School, the air buzzed with concentration. Small screws, wheels and metal shafts lay scattered across a long table where five students …
November 10, 2025
$250k grant boosts healthcare systems
An oxygen-concentration system and other new medical equipment are now operational thanks to a $250,000 grant from the California-based charity Direct Relief, which funded the project through the Organisation of …
November 7, 2025
House marks 75 years
The House of Assembly met Tuesday for a special sitting that kicked off a series of events celebrating 75 years since the restoration of the territory’s elected legislature in 1950. …
November 7, 2025
Pair charged for firearm as cops up patrols
Two men were arrested and charged with gun crimes as police intensified patrols and carried out stop-and-search operations following the Oct. 25 escape of two inmates from His Majesty’s Prison …
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November 7, 2025
Virgin Islands hosts first global film fest
On the final night of the 284 Excellence Film Festival on Sunday, attendees were dressed to impress as they stepped into the theatre to view four short films and learn …
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November 7, 2025
HOA moves to control more of its own affairs
Legislators from both sides of the aisle strongly supported a bill they said would bring the House of Assembly’s operations in line with international standards by allowing it to manage …
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November 7, 2025
Crime rate surges amid shootings
The rate of certain serious crimes in the Virgin Islands has skyrocketed this year, but Governor Daniel Pruce insisted on Tuesday that authorities have the situation under control as he …
November 7, 2025
Driver shot on Ridge Road
A man was shot multiple times in the early hours of Monday morning as he drove along the Ridge Road in Fahie Hill, police said. He was taken to the …
November 7, 2025
VI rallies for Melissa victims
Donation drives and a telethon are among the Virgin Islands’ ongoing efforts to assist Jamaica and other islands devastated last week by Hurricane Melissa. Last Thursday, the Association of Jamaican …
November 7, 2025
7,000-foot runway plan cleared for take-off
Acting on the purported advice of a partial business case that hasn’t been released to the public, the Cabinet has approved a dramatic expansion of the Virgin Islands’ main runway …
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November 4, 2025
OT leaders meet at Scrub Island
Leaders from five United Kingdom overseas territories met last week on Scrub Island to discuss shared issues including climate change, security, governance, UK relations and more, according to government. The …
November 3, 2025
One impaled by anchor in boat wreck
A recent boat wreck near Virgin Gorda’s Gun Creek left two people injured, including one who was impaled by an anchor during impact, officials said. The wreck, which took place …
November 3, 2025
Lit Fest to kick off this week
Big-name writers and other creatives are coming to the territory for the BVI Literary Arts Festival this week — including Trinidadian novelist Celeste Mohammed, American publisher Chris Jackson, Jamaican author …
October 31, 2025
Walwyn wary on independence
Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has accused Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley of moving too quickly toward independence without the backing of the people of the Virgin Islands. Mr. Walwyn expressed concern …
October 31, 2025
One injured in WE boat ‘accident’
A male sustained injuries in a “boat accident” in the West End area on the evening of Oct. 22, according to police. As of 7:48 p.m. that day, when police …
October 31, 2025
Catamaran partly sinks at night near VG
A sailing catamaran partly sank on the night of Oct. 21 after reportedly breaking loose from its mooring ball with seven people aboard and drifting into rocks at Seal Dog …
October 31, 2025
Floating book fair visits VI for first time
Virgin Islands residents young and old browsed shelves featuring children’s books, Bibles, cookbooks, novels and more while on board the world’s largest floating book fair. The ship Logos Hope docked …
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