Finance and Business
HLSCC & University of Malta sign MoU to tackle small island challenges
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and the University of Malta (UM) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for collaboration in research, academic exchange, and institutional development, with a special focus on issues affecting Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Operators Without Borders assisting W&SD with replacement of pressure valves
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Operators Without Borders (OWB) has returned to the island to assist the Ministry of Communications and Works in improving the water situation across the territory.
BVI Finance hosts visiting students from French C/bean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- BVI Finance recently hosted visiting students from the French Caribbean who are currently on an academic trip across the region.
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Repaying the trust of the people
Alred C. Frett
Clinging to Old Habits or Accepting Your Evolution:
Beware the Ides of March… We are all in deep trouble, and Self-sacrifice and the Failure to love ourselves are no solution… You heard this before, but still remain convinced that the Enemy will save you… Fact is, while Slaves worked to death in building America, the Masters slept… Even after slavery, we re-shackled ourselves to the same unfair System, and in the process, lost our self-worth and ambition.
Rehabilitation works @ Sabbath Hill will commence on Tuesday
SABBATH HILL, Tortola, VI–Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has announced that rehabilitation works on the Sabbath Hill road will commence on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. ; therefore, residents and motorists are being advised to use an alternate route to access this area.
Ayana S Hull awarded Gold @ Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA 2026
58TH STREET, New York, USA- Virgin Islands’ attorney and partner Ms Ayana S Hull has been awarded Gold at the 2026 Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA in the Woman of the Year, Caribbean category.
USVI Governor orders fuel conservation measures
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- With the war in Iran continuing to unsettle global energy markets and raise concern about higher fuel and electricity costs in the US Virgin Islands, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has ordered executive branch agencies to immediately tighten fuel conservation practices and review government vehicle usage, calling the move an early step to shield the territory from wider economic fallout.
'Middle East tensions could potentially impact financial cooperation'- Kenneth B. Baker
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The financial services sector in the Virgin Islands could be affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly regarding levels of international cooperation, as the islands rely on global integration for business.
‘The impact of these wars have come to our doorstep'- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the impact of the wars has now begun affecting the Virgin Islands (VI) and called on the private sector to come up with a plan in the absence of one from the government.
Environment, Nat. Resources & Climate Change Ministry to relocate to Palm Grove House
LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, currently located above One Mart Supermarket in Lower Estate, is soon to relocate to Palm Grove House.
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