A Caribbean Investigative Journalism Network (CIJN) team, led by Virgin Islands based editor Freeman Rogers, has won the 2025 Inter American Press Association (IAPA) Excellence in Journalism Award in the Migration Journalism “Claudio Paolillo” category with “Tricked into Sex Slavery: Global Crackdown hasn’t Stopped Caribbean Traffickers.” The IAPA Awards Committee described the report on the … Continued
The Government and people of the Virgin Islands are mourning the loss of renowned cultural figure Jeavon Sasso, who passed away recently. Sasso, as he was affectionately known, was celebrated as a true Virgin Islands cultural icon. Born in the United States Virgin Islands with roots in the British Virgin Islands, he made his mark … Continued
The Virgin Islands is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished nation-builders, Dr. Robert A. Mathavious, a pioneer of the Territory’s financial services sector, who passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. He was 73 years old. Dr. Mathavious is widely regarded as the visionary architect of … Continued
With overall crime up by 13 percent this year, gun violence has emerged as a primary concern in the Virgin Islands, according to Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kenrick Davis. He said this issue, alongside a surge in domestic violence, will be central topics at the upcoming inaugural Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit, scheduled for 24–26 … Continued
The Rotary Club of Road Town’s annual Kiddies Fiesta pre-festival event for children and families is set for July Saturday 26th, 2025. The highly anticipated family friendly event for children and adults will be held at Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School ground from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Public Image Director Mr. Roy Barry provided background … Continued
The Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship Committee has named the 2025 recipient as Johnney Immanuel Benjamin, a Class Six student at the Ivan Dawson Primary School. The Scholarship Committee said Johney was the top student of the Class of 2025 and received trophies and awards including the Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship for Top Student. In his … Continued
The eligibility criteria for the Public Assistance programme has been extended. This came about as different categories for eligibility have been added under the Public Assistance Act. During the Virgin Islands Voice Programme last week, Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley said the act, though amended last year, was not brought into force … Continued
A Local historian believes it is critical Road Town is kept clean and pristine. Ermin Penn was one of the persons who raised concerns during the Road Town Partnership Project Town Hall Meeting last week. Penn applauded efforts which speaks to the future of Road Town, however she said its’ cleanliness is cause for concern. … Continued
During a recent episode of Talking Points Radio programme, local host Elvin Grant, Damian Grange and Violet Gaul all weighed in on the topic of Virgin Islands not wanting to work or take up certain roles. Mr. Grant was at the time speaking and congratulating the recent graduates across the territory and stated that we … Continued
Government has announced that the official funeral of former legislator. Eileene Parsons, will take place on Thursday, July 17, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town. Parson’s body will lie in state at the House of Assembly Chambers on Wednesday, July 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, where members of the public will … Continued
