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Dolly R. Parton, legendary US country singer dies at 80
BBC NEWS
NASHVILLE, Tenn, USA— Legendary country music singer Dolly R. Parton has died at the age of 80
‘Repeatedly subsidising imported diesel' not sustainable- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the continuous subsidising of fuel by the government is not a sustainable solution when it comes to electricity costs.
STI risk among adolescents & young adults an ‘increasing concern’- CMO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronald E. Georges has said Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) has reiterated the need for responsible sexual health and consent.
RiteWay customers raise $1,000 for Lions Club Literacy Drive
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - The Lions Club of Tortola has received a $1,000 donation raised by RiteWay Food Markets customers to support the BVI Book Tree community literacy initiative. The funds were collected through RiteWay’s RoundUp programme, which allows shoppers to round up their checkout totals to aid local charitable causes.
VI nominated for Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands, regarded as the sailing capital of the world and well-known for its pristine beaches and exceptional hospitality, has been nominated for the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2026.
VI's education system on a clear upward trajectory- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), used the official opening ceremony of EDFEST VI to declare that the Territory’s education system is on a clear upward trajectory, citing regional assessment dominance, record CSEC gains, and a 97% secondary graduation rate as evidence that “the structure is getting stronger.”
Winair celebrates 65 years of connecting the Caribbean
SIMPSON BAY, St Maarten – Windward Islands Airways International N.V. (Winair) proudly celebrated its 65th anniversary with a special stakeholder celebration in St Maarten, bringing together government officials, aviation and tourism partners, business leaders, shareholders, employees and friends of Winair to commemorate six and a half decades of connecting the Caribbean.
Julian Willock praises Nanny Cay Marina’s Free Water initiative
NANNY CAY, VI- Nanny Cay Marina and Resort, located in District Three, is continuing its programme to provide free drinking water to residents in the surrounding community, an initiative first launched in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricanes.
VI must grow marine industry with intention- John M. Samuel
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI - The growth potential of the Virgin Islands’ commercial recreational marine sector is being held back by a shortage of safe, hurricane‑resilient marina space, limited airlift and hotel capacity, and a licensing framework that risks crowding out local operators, according to John M. Samuel, Director of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry.
BVI Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme reports surge in applications
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands’ Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme is preparing to welcome its third cohort of scholars this year, with a surge in applications from students pursuing fields aligned with national development priorities.
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