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December 17th, 2025
interCaribbean Airways launches new nonstop service from VI to Barbados & St Maarten

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands- interCaribbean Airways is pleased to announce new nonstop service from Beef Island in the Virgin Islands to both Barbados and St. Maarten, with flights commencing on March 8, 2026.

December 17th, 2025
Dash Me; New food delivery app launched in VG

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Food delivery just got a bit easier for residents of Virgin Gorda with the soft launch of the island’s first food delivery app.

December 16th, 2025
Lorie A. Freeman appointed to ISSA Control Commission

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Ms Lorie A. Freeman, Director of the Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB), has been appointed to the Control Commission of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) as Titular Auditor.

December 15th, 2025
VI Climate Change Trust Fund launch set for June 2026- Hon Julian Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) is now set to be launched in June 2026, following a delay.

December 15th, 2025
MSMEs to receive 'additional grants' ahead of Christmas- Hon Lorna G. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Virgin Islands will benefit from a significant boost as Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development, and Digital Transformation, Lorna G. Smith (AL), OBE, has announced additional grants to be offered before Christmas.

December 14th, 2025
Caribbean must prepare better 'for engagement' with Latin America- E. Benito Wheatley

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- Vice Chair of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Vice Chair of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC), Mr E. Benito Wheatley of the Virgin Islands (VI) has called on Caribbean members of ECLAC to better prepare for engagement with Latin America at the multilateral level in order to strengthen is participation in international forums.

December 14th, 2025
Visitors 'will be impressed by our stewardship' of the environment- VI Premier

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- "My administration is serious about transformation and developing in a sustainable way. We are committed to building a cleaner and greener future that will stand as a shining example of what a Small Island Developing State can achieve when we are grounded in the right principles and committed to action."

December 14th, 2025
VI showcases premier tourism experiences across UK

LONDON, United Kingdom- The Virgin Islands (VI) brought the warmth and vibrancy of the Territory to three major UK cities in late October, connecting with travel agents, tour operators, and key industry partners through a series of targeted VI business development events.

December 13th, 2025
Gov't to cover 100% of residential fuel surcharge in December

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The government of the Virgin Islands (VI) will pay the surcharge for residential customers of the BVI Electricity Services (BVIEC) for December.

December 13th, 2025
Republic Bank warns of fraudulent webpage

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Republic Bank BVI has issued an urgent warning to its customers about the circulation of a fraudulent website.

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