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BVIEC enforcing Security Deposit Policy after 'increase in delinquent accounts'
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI— The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has informed its customers that beginning Monday, March 9, 2026, the Corporation will be reinforcing its long-established Security Deposit Policy.
VI eyes India to diversify financial services sector
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, has said the Virgin Islands’ (VI) financial services sector is looking to diversify and is well-positioned to assist India.
Cardiovascular disease #1 cause of death & illness in VI- Dr June M. Samuel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Public told to be on Influenza alert; Get vaccinated
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local health facilities are reporting an increase in persons presenting with fever and respiratory symptoms, National Epidemiologist Ms Harmonie Brewley-Massiah has disclosed.
VI Gov't proposes 'changes to effectively manage plastics & recyclable materials'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent O. Wheatley has expressed concerns about the increasing challenge of waste management in the territory.
Seattle Seahawks dominate New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX
SANTA CLARA, California, USA- The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday night, February 8, 2026, to win Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Mentally ill man refuses to leave ATM facility @ One Mart in East End
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Police were called this morning, February 9, 2026, after a mentally ill man, who was in an altercation with a security guard at Fine Foods in the eastern end of Tortola recently, refused to exit the ATM facility at One Mart in East End.
VI flag spotted during Bad Bunny’s halftime show @ Super Bowl 60
SANTA CLARA, California, USA- The majority of social media posts today, February 9, 2026, have been about the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny and which country’s flags were shown.
Education Minister announces 'strategic upgrades' for VG & Anegada schools
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has announced that, starting in September, the ministry will implement several strategic upgrades to schools in the Ninth District to better accommodate students.
Demerit Point System approved for taxi & livery motor vehicle drivers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Drivers of taxi and livery motor vehicles will now be subject to demerits under the Demerit Point System, which has been approved by the Ministry of Communications and Works.
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