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BVIFSC to hold face-to-face meetings in Panama, London & Hong Kong this month
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) has announced an early start to its sector-wide strategic collaboration mandate for 2026, which will take the form of face-to-face meetings locally, in Panama, London and Hong Kong starting mid-February 2026, under the Meet the Regulator (MTR) Forum umbrella.
'We've come a very long way’ post Hurricane Irma- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Mrs Sharon P. Flax-Brutus, a leader in hospitality and tourism, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) has come a very long way in rebuilding its tourism product following the devastation of Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Opposition members were informed of decision to cross the floor- Hon Stacy R. Mather
FISH BAY Tortola, VI- Members of the Opposition were not blindsided by the announcement made by their former Opposition colleague, Hon Stacy R. Mather, OBE (AL), to cross the floor and join the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government.
Premier Wheatley participating in landmark global forum in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- Premier of The Virgin Islands Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is participating in a landmark global forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that seeks to deliver tangible and high-impact outcomes for the sustainable development of the Greater Caribbean Region.
UK Gender & Equality Adviser makes courtesy call on PS Tasha K. Bertie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A recent courtesy call on Ms Tasha K. Bertie, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, by Ms Claire Allan, Gender and Equality Adviser at the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), aimed at strengthening collaboration to advance gender equality in the Virgin Islands.
Cold front brings heavy rain & winds to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least 38 mm (1.5 inches) of rain has been recorded in the Virgin Islands (VI) in the past 24 hours, and more rain is likely today, February 3, 2026, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) stated in its 5:00 AM update.
Security guard accused of assaulting mentally ill man @ Fine Foods in LL
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Road Town Wholesale Trading Ltd has condemned a recent incident in which a contracted security officer reportedly assaulted a mentally ill man at its Fine Foods location in Long Look.
PHSU to begin community outreach & research in VI in 2026
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is making plans to become more active in the Virgin Islands (VI) community following the university’s first three semesters at its new VI campus.
VI Gov't alerts public about fraudulent ED Card website
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Immigration is alerting the public to a fraudulent website that is falsely representing itself as the official Government platform for applications for an Online ED Card for the Territory of the Virgin Islands and is unlawfully charging a fee to enter the territory.
VI to host Miss Elegantly Plus 2026 in July
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Miss Elegantly Plus 2026 will be hosted in the Virgin Islands in July.
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