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May 1st, 2026
BVIEC records March as the highest single month fuel expenditure

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI – The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has reported a surge in its total fuel bill for March, surpassing $4.3 million, marking the highest single-month fuel expenditure seen in at least two years.

May 1st, 2026
HLSCC 'working on bringing back’ Performing Arts Series- Dr Richard W. Georges

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Performing Arts series may soon make a comeback at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), according to its President, Dr Richard W. Georges.

May 1st, 2026
Gastone A. Browne to be sworn in for 4th term in Antigua & Barbuda

ST JOHN’S, Antigua- The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) under the leadership of Prime Minister Gaston A. Browne emerged victorious at the 2026 general election on April 30, 2026.

May 1st, 2026
Demolition phase complete @ Estate House #2

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Construction work to rehabilitate the dilapidated Estate House #2, commonly known as Oleander House, located in the heart of Road Town, has entered a new phase following the completion of the demolition phase.

April 30th, 2026
VI to sign bilateral agreement with Dominican Republic in June- E. Benito Wheatley

SANTIAGO, Chile - A bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, regional transportation, health, and culture between the Virgin Islands (VI) and the Dominican Republic (DR) will be signed in June 2026.

April 30th, 2026
SVG gov't encouraging its citizens living in VI to return home

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI—The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Transformation in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Hon Israel R. Bruce, is leading a mission in the Virgin Islands aimed at rallying Vincentians living and working here to return home, capitalise on investment opportunities, and establish a stronger economic connection between the two countries.

April 30th, 2026
No! to amending constitution to regulate election campaign finances-HoA Report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome Constitutional Review Commission recommended amending the Constitution to require a regime regulating election expenses and campaign finance, with detailed rules to be set out in legislation.

April 30th, 2026
VI earns top 3 Regional Debt Management Award

LONDON, England, UK- The Virgin Islands (VI) was named among the top three recipients in the Regional Debt Management Office Award for the Caribbean at the inaugural Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards in London on March 26, 2026.

April 30th, 2026
Tortola & Anegada horses vying for glory in feature showdown of Carnival Races in STT

ESTATE BOVONI, ST Thomas, USVI- When the gate breaks at 5:00 PM in the feature clash of the Carnival Races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, on Friday, May 1, 2026, horses from Anegada and Tortola will be in the mix hunting for glory and the top purse of $30,000.00.

April 30th, 2026
VI nominated for 2 Condé Nast Traveller UK Awards

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has secured two nominations for the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards.

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