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BVICOC warns of increased prices after gov’t temporary relief measures end
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICOC) has issued an advisory to businesses and members of the public to beware and prepare for increased prices following the end of Government's temporary business and cost-of-living relief measures.
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina duty
DAILY EXPRESS
Lionel Messi has confirmed his retirement from international football in a lengthy statement waving farewell to the Argentina national team. It means his final ever appearance for his country was their World Cup final defeat to Spain. The 39-year-old captained Argentina to their first World Cup triumph in 36 years at Qatar 2022. He retires having made a record 207 appearances for La Albiceleste.
Team Referee emerge 5-A-Side Futsal Champions
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Team Referee were declared the winners of the 5-A-Side Futsal tournament organised as a fundraiser by Rebels Football Club in collaboration with De-Crew Reloaded on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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.
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