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VG power outages due to issues with T&D System- Dr Neil M. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has disclosed that following investigations, the cause of frequent power outages on Virgin Gorda is due to issues with the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) System.
'Wrap It Up' Campaign launched to promote safe festival practices
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development continues to advocate for safe festival practices with the launch of its annual Wrap it Up Campaign.
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Serving others or serving self
Alred C. Frett
The Challenges We Face on a Daily Basis:
We are not alone, and I would know nothing, have nothing, and be nothing without People, so it should be easy to understand why I regard whatever I am, or have, as belonging to the People… I try to meet this commitment with our Employees and Patients, even when Governmental Agencies try to block or hinder the process… Sometimes it seems like they have nothing to do but focus on keeping us down.
Outstanding Virgin Islanders awarded @VI Icon Awards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Alton A. Bertie walked away with the Man of the Year Award at the 2026 Virgin Islands Icon Awards on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Faulkner & Varlack named winners of Mosquito Awareness Week Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Environmental Health Division has recognised two outstanding students for their winning entries in the 2026 Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week Art and Poetry Competition.
VG landfill reopens following fire
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Virgin Gorda Dumpsite has reopened for normal operations following the successful containment of a fire there on July 3, 2026.
‘We must become one Virgin Islands’- Premier Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- District 7 Representative, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, has encouraged unity in the Long Look community and the wider Virgin Islands (VI).
Public information campaign ‘Our Constitution’ launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Our Constitution, a public information campaign to ensure every person living in the Virgin Islands, and every Virgin Islander abroad, understands the constitutional reform process now underway, has been officially launched.
'You were once strangers in the land'- Gov Pruce to new British citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands welcomed 60 new individuals as registered British citizens during a ceremony held at Government House on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
FLPS receives donation of appliances from Rotary Club Sunrise of RT
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town donated essential appliances to the Francis Lettsome Primary School (FLPS) through a District Grant from the Rotary Foundation.
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