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Is the VI economy soft & will the upcoming Tourist Season bring relief?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Many residents of the Virgin Islands along with businesses have complained for the last five months, that the economy is soft and no money is flowing in the country.
UPDATE: VI airports reopen
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Airports in the [British] Virgin Islands closed due to the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe have reopened.
Plans started to transition W&SD into statutory body
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - As complaints continue about the poor water distribution across the Virgin Islands (VI), the Government has announced plans to start the transition of the Water and Sewerage Department into a statutory body.
Governor threatens ‘additional action’ if no significant progress in CoI reforms by Dec 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Unelected Governor of the Virgin Islands John J. Rankin, CMG has threatened additional action, should the Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley government not progress with the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommended reforms by December 2023.
Police recover 'bag of guns' from men fleeing Lambert Estate
LAMBERT ESTATE, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, during routine patrols in the Lambert Estate area, observed three males in hoodies heading in the direction of His Majesty’s Prison, behaving suspiciously.
BVIPA commences local internship programme for VI students
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has announced the commencement of its Internship Program described as a critical initiative aimed at providing students in the Territory with valuable real-world experience while preparing them for their future careers.
VI seeing ‘Robust Recovery’ of Cruise Tourism industry post-pandemic– Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a downturn in cruise passenger arrivals since the start of the pandemic in 2019, Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has informed that the industry has made a robust recovery with more passengers arrival in the VI for the upcoming 2023-2024 season.
VI youths challenged to read as part of International Literacy Day 2023 campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Students in the Virgin Islands (VI) will get an opportunity to engage with local authors and Miss BVI 2023 Anika M. Christopher from September 18-29, 2023, as part of the promotion of Literacy for UNIECO's International Literacy Day 2023.
VG Airport reopening delayed until Tue, Sept 12, 2023
TADDY BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), Mr. Kurt A.G. Menal has issued a notice stating that the scheduled reopening of the Virgin Gorda (VG) International Airport has been delayed to Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
Cabinet extends contract of CRC Chair Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome's until Dec 31, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mrs Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome who heads the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) as Chairman, will continue to serve as Chairman until December 2023, in keeping with the Cabinet’s decision to extend the life of the commission from July to December 2023.