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HoA passes 2026 budget of $562 million following adjustments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2026 national budget of the Virgin Islands (VI) has risen by almost twelve million dollars since it was first presented on November 6, 2025, by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheately (R7).
Christmas tradition highlighted @ Long Bush Christmas Day Parade
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- On December 25, 2025, Long Bush came alive with the annual Long Bush Christmas Parade, held under the theme 'Rekindling a Tradition'.
Christmas Tree Programme brings 'glad tidings' to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development held its 44th Annual Christmas Tree Programme at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025.
$712K contract signed to upgrade Infrastructure within Sabbath Hill
SABBATH HILL, Tortola, VI– Infrastructure within the community of Sabbath Hill is expected to be enhanced in the new year, as the Virgin Islands government signed a contract for the construction of a retaining wall, road pavement and drainage work.
'Reflect on Christ's kindness' this Christmas season- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is encouraging Virgin Islanders to recommit to Jesus Christ’s core message of kindness this Christmas season.
US military deploys additional troops & Special Operations Aircraft to Caribbean
VI CONSORTIUM
The United States has significantly increased its military footprint in the Caribbean, deploying additional troops and special operations aircraft as part of an escalating campaign by the Trump administration aimed at intensifying pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Major strides made to strengthen healthcare in 2025- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is reporting major strides made over the past year in strengthening health care services, increasing support of vulnerable households and also improving access to social protection.
Education budget rose by ‘$20M in 2 budget cycles’- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has debunked rumours that education in the Virgin Islands is not primarily funded by the public sector.
Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case
BBC NEWS
US authorities have discovered more than a million more documents potentially related to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein that they plan to release in the coming days and weeks, officials say.
Guyanese urged to prepare for economic opportunities from 3 million visitor arrivals by 2030
THE DAILY HERALD
GEORGETOWN, Guyana-- As Guyana prepares to welcome an estimated three million visitor arrivals by 2030, Guyanese across all sectors are being urged to position themselves for the transformative economic boom on the horizon.
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