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Hon Lorna G. Smith 'continues to strengthen partnerships & advance policies'- Premier
NASSAU, The Bahamas- Honourable Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL), Minister with responsibility for Financial Services, represented the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 7th Annual Bahamas Research Conference on Financial Crime hosted by The Central Bank of The Bahamas.
Claudia Creque Educational Centre wins FIN$MART FACEOFF 2026
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Students of the Claudia Creque Educational Centre, Axel Varlack and Amiah Chang, emerged winners of FIN$MART FACEOFF 2026.
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The new American imperialist
By Dickson C. Igwe
The USA is behaving like a rogue state since the election of Donald trump.
Premier hosts strategic meeting with PS & senior Gov't officials
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) brought together all Permanent Secretaries and senior Government officials for a strategic meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
HLSCC revives humanities talk series inviting critical dialouge to the community
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will welcome students and the wider community back into a space of critical inquiry and dialogue with the return of its Humanities Talk Series on Wednesday February 4, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the College’s Green Room, Learning Resource Centre/Library.
Richard Francis elected President of BVI Cricket Association
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Royal Knights Wicketkeeper-batsman Richard Francis has been elected President of the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA).
USVI: Calvert White sentenced to 5 years in federal prison
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Former Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White was sentenced Thursday, January 22, 2025, to 60 months (five years) in federal prison, followed by 36 months (three years) of supervised release, after being convicted of honest services wire fraud and bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds.
New in-house lab launched @BVIEC
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI-The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has achieved a historical feat following the launch of its new in-house laboratory, making BVIEC one of the only utility companies in the region with advanced fuel and oil testing capabilities.
3 months later Jose Almestica & John M. Burgos still not recaptured
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI- There has been no update from the Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on the whereabouts of escaped prisoners Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who escaped His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut on the evening of October 25, 2025.
BVIHSA 'not happy' about field hospital situation in VG- Dr June M. Samuel
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Dr June M. Samuel, has said the BVIHSA is not happy about the field hospital situation in Virgin Gorda, as the reopening of the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic was delayed.
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