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Virgin Islanders called on to be vigilant rather than worried - Ronald E. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Medical Officer in the Virgin Islands, Dr Ronald E. Georges, has urged residents to be vigilant rather than worried, as the hantavirus remains a low risk in the Caribbean.
Most green card applicants must leave US under immigration shift
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WASHINGTON, D.C., USA- The Trump administration has announced a major immigration policy shift that would require most foreign nationals living temporarily in the United States to leave the country and apply for green cards from abroad, a move that could affect workers, families, students, and other immigrants seeking permanent residency.
HoA launched inaugural newsletter ‘House Matters’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The inaugural newsletter of the House of Assembly (HoA), House Matters, was officially launched on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Lavida Cottoy named village Honoree for 2026 Emancipation Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Prominent cultural figure and event organiser in the Virgin Islands (VI), Lavida Cottoy, has been named the Village Honouree for the 2026 Emancipation Festival by the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee.
25 public officers complete Incident Command Systems training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty-five law enforcement officers and first responders completed the Concepts of the Incident Command Systems (ICS) Training Course in April, 2026.
Annual closed season for sea turtles in effect
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders are urged to refrain from hunting or rearing sea turtles during the annual closed season, which began this April.
12 young swimmers to compete @ VISF Long Course Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club will compete this weekend at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix at the Dolphins Pool.
Opposition vows to support government in matters relating to CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Members in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have vowed to support the government over what was referred to as a ‘perfect storm’ over several issues in the VI, including matters related to the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
Late legislator Carvin Malone to lie in state from Feb 1, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The official funeral of former legislator Mr Carvin Malone will be held on Friday, February 2, 2023, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
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