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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.
UPDATE: East overpower VG Elite to win 2026 National District Basketball League
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- East are the 2026 Winston Bolus National District League Champions, overpowering VG Elite, 69-62-, in Game 5 of the Best-of-5 Championship Series at A. Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
BVIEC to issue 'credit' in September following exorbitantly high August bills
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will apply a credit to customers’ September bills following extremely high August 2026 electricity bills, following discussions with the government.
'We sometimes take it for granted the role BVI plays in the world'- VI Premier
NEW DELHI, India- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) play a significant role in the world while defending trade missions.
Procurement process for Immigration Detention Centre moves forward
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Bidders’ Conference for the construction of the Virgin Islands’ first Purpose-Built Immigration Detention Centre was recently hosted by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).
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