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Diamond & Chalwell Estates water transmission lines near completion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –The construction of the water transmission line connecting the Diamond Estate and Chalwell Estate is nearing completion.
'Consistent compliance with contributions & regulations is indispensable' for NHI- Lorie A. Freeman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A call has been made to employers and small businesses owners in the Virgin Islands (VI) to consistently honor their commitments to the National Health Insurance (NHI).
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The March to War, part two
By Dickson C. Igwe
The Virgin Islands sits in a Hemisphere ruled by a new US policy of a full return to the Monroe Doctrine of the 1800s: Monroe 2
USVI: Prosecutors seek over 12 years for Calvert White in federal corruption case
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- On Friday, prosecutors and Calvert White's defense counsel filed their suggestions ahead of the January 22 sentencing hearing for the former Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner convicted last year on fraud and bribery charges. Prosecutors have recommended a sentence of 151 months for Mr. White, a timeframe they declare is “at the low end of the applicable guideline range” for his offenses.
UK requires US travellers to obtain ETA
LONDON, England, UK- Effective January 8, 2026, all travellers to the United Kingdom (UK) from the United States (US) are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they do not have a UK visa or legal residency in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.
VI bid farewell: Karia J. Christopher's funeral today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) will bid farewell to the late Mrs Karia J. Christopher, Director of Communications, today, Saturday, January 10, 2026.
NAGICO Insurances Upgraded to A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- NAGICO Insurances, one of the Caribbean’s leading insurance groups, today, January 9, 2026, announced that global credit rating agency A.M. Best has upgraded the Group’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) from BBB+ to A- (Excellent).
Boat destroyed by fire @ Hannah Bay was recently sold
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI- The former owner of the vessel destroyed by fire on Thursday, January 8, 2026, said the main thing is that other vessels were not impacted.
Musical Chairs - Who voters chose, & who is governing
By Concerned Citizen
Elections are supposed to settle a simple question. Who did the people choose to govern them.
THSEAS programme to support 9 elite VI athletes this year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nine elite Virgin Islands (VI) athletes will benefit from the Tahesia Harrigan Scott Elite Athlete Scholarship (THSEAS) Programme this year.
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