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BVITB shortlisted for Aspire Luxury Travel Club’s Tourist Board of the Year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aspire Luxury Travel Club's Tourist Board of the Year 2026, marking another milestone in the Territory’s growing reputation as a premier luxury travel destination.
Cabinet approves $2.5M for fuel subsidies to continue towards end of 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved an additional $2.5 million for fuel subsidies for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), as the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to grapple with high electricity costs.
Premier eyes new VI constitution on Privy Council’s agenda in early 2027
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has said one of his goals is to have the new Constitution of the Virgin Islands (VI) on the agenda of the United Kingdom’s (UK) Privy Council in early 2027.
Republic Bank donates essential items to 4 school pantries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Republic Bank (BVI) Ltd has made a donation of essential food items to four school pantries across the Territory, joining the recent trend of making meals available to school children in need.
Crystle D. Stewart brings ‘Beauty in Black' to Summer Sizzle BVI 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Actress and Beauty in Black star Crystle D. Stewart brought Hollywood glamour to the Virgin Islands as Celebrity Host of the 16th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI, the Caribbean’s premier fashion and lifestyle destination experience.
284 Media suspends news service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 284 Media had announced the suspension of its news service effective Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Jamaica Gleaner's report on VI water shortages 'very unfortunate'- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), has responded to a Jamaica Gleaner report highlighting the hardships faced by some Virgin Islands residents during prolonged water shortages, including reports that residents were bathing in the sea, stating that it’s a “very unfortunate situation.”
30 ‘qualified archers’ in 2nd Annual David Abednego Cup this weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Archers from Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) will be competing alongside archers from the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 2nd Annual David Abednego Cup from Saturday, October 3, to Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
Vanterpool vows not to resign if elected but PLM fails to form Gov't
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former District Four representative Mark H. Vanterpool has claimed he will not repeat his decision to resign from elected office if he returns to Parliament, even if the People Leadership Movement (PLM) is not successful in forming the next government.
‘There’s really no need for us to escalate the issue’- Premier Wheatley to Gov Byran
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) confirmed that he has responded in writing to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr., following his demand for the convening of an emergency Inter-Virgin Islands Council (IVIC) meeting in Washington, DC, during the week of October 12, as the issues surrounding the increase in charter yacht fees continue.
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