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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK Director of OTs Robbie Bulloch visits VI ahead of constitutional negotiations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) has expressed its commitment to enhancing engagement with Overseas Territories following the recent visit of Robbie Bulloch, Director for Overseas Territories and Polar at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Hons Walwyn & Turnbull want Recall Provisions for Elected Officials- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One thing is certain: When the Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D Wheatley (R7) and his delegation head to London in a few months to negotiate a new constitution, all legislators on his team will be on the same page.
USVI: Court urged to reject Martinez & O’Neal bids for acquittal & new trial
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Federal prosecutors are urging the court to reject post-conviction attempts by former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal to overturn their convictions or secure a new trial, arguing that the jury’s guilty verdicts were fully supported by the evidence presented in court.
Renowned Barbadian scientist Professor Juliet Daniel dies
NATION NEWS
Acclaimed Barbadian biologist, Professor Juliet Daniel, one of Canada’s top innovators in research and medicine and whose discovery and naming of the “kaiso” gene boosted global understanding of cancer, especially breast cancer, has passed away.
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