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Work on Virgin Gorda Market Square to begin soon- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – The Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, has announced that plans are underway to start work on the Virgin Gorda Market Square.
BVI Arbitration Week carded for March 2026
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The BVI International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC) will host BVI Arbitration Week in March 2026.
5 more derelict vessels identified for removal @SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Five additional derelict vessels have been identified while the Derelict Vessels Removal and Disposal Project is ongoing.
Further increasing minimum wage requires ‘a delicate balance’- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said there is a lot to consider and measures to put in place when it comes to further increasing the minimum wage.
29 customs officers & staff recognised in observance of Customs Week 2026
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Twenty-nine (29) officers within His Majesty's Customs Department were recognised during a luncheon to celebrate the opening of Customs Week 2026, which took place on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
USVI stakeholders left fuming after UK MPs shun maritime fallout with VI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The United Kingdom’s recent debate on the constitutional review of the Virgin Islands (VI) did not address the documented economic impact of new VI marine-licensing laws on the US Virgin Islands (USVI), despite detailed findings by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in the Executive Office of the President outlining significant harm to USVI charter operators and the wider marine-tourism economy.
More confusion looms over Opposition Leader’s post; Hon Penn in the ring!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an article on January 12, 2026, our news centre highlighted efforts to oust Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) as Opposition Leader, following his Alliance colleague Hon Stacey R. Mather (AL) crossing the floor to join the popular Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government. The Opposition now has four members.
FinTech on the Seas returns in June 2026
NECKER ISLAND, VI- FinTech on the Seas: the BVI’s Digital Assets Summit, put on by BVI Finance, returns to the Virgin Islands (VI) in June 2026.
UPDATE: VI overpowered by Costa Rica in CONCACAF U17 football qualifier
MANAGUA, Nicaragua- The Virgin Islands (VI) Girls Under-17 National Team had a tough opening game in the 2026 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Nicaragua on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Premier’s Party ‘not just a social gathering’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was an atmosphere of music, laughter, lots of dancing among the elegantly dressed men and women, and even reflection, when the Premier’s Party was held at Prime Restaurant in the heart of Road Town on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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