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BVIPA advances plans for dedicated cruise tender dock on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The former Chateau Building site in Virgin Gorda is advancing into a new rehabilitation phase as the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) prepares the waterfront property to serve as a dedicated docking facility for cruise ship tenders.
The Baths controversy ‘far from over'- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Community advocate and businesswoman Sharon P. Flax-Brutus asserts that the controversy surrounding proposed exclusive access to The Baths is far from over, even as talks on the arrangement have been temporarily halted.
Rotary District 7020 Governor Lindsey J. Cancino to visit VI September 1–5
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, VI — The Rotary Family of the Virgin Islands has announced the official visit of Rotary District 7020 Governor Lindsey John Cancino and his family to the Territory from September 1–5, 2026, for several days of fellowship, engagement and activities highlighting Rotary's longstanding contribution to the Virgin Islands community.
‘If I don’t pay my bill, disconnect me’- Dr Neil M. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has clarified that customers whose service was recently disconnected were due to overdue bills from July 2026.
3 friends since high school organise back-to-school giveaways & fun day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Three friends, who have held together since students at Elmore Stoutt High School, have pooled their energy, talents, and resources to make a huge difference in the Virgin Islands community.
Governor Pruce Assents to Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act, 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce, has assented to the Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act, 2026.
USVI agencies warn of rising hunger & homelessness
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- With new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programme requirements taking effect September 1 and as many as 5,000 US Virgin Islanders potentially affected, housing, homelessness and social-service officials are warning that even a partial loss of benefits could deepen food insecurity, push more residents toward unstable housing and leave the territorial government and nonprofit providers absorbing additional costs.
Public Health Unit & Department of Waste Management relocating
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Public Health Unit (PHU) and Department of Waste Management will be relocating from the Union Property Building, effective Monday, August 31, 2026.
Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith advances VI tourism @Regional Showcase
FRIGATE BAY ROAD, St Kitts & Nevis- Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening the Virgin Islands’ presence in key tourism markets following her participation in the 2026 American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Caribbean Showcase.
HMS Trent to make its annual visit to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Navy vessel HMS Trent will visit the Virgin Islands as part of its routine regional engagement programme during the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
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