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Merger of BVIEC & W&SD 'is nothing more than genius'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, the Minister for Health and Social Development, and Ninth District Representative in the Virgin Islands, has praised the proposed merger of the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) as nothing short of genius in addressing a long-standing problem and a means to increase access to financing.
Police officer convicted of Breach of Trust ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A police officer who was charged with Breach of Trust in January 2025 and later convicted has been ordered deported from the Territory by Governor Daniel Pruce.
2025 demonstrated 'depth & maturity' of VI's financial services sector- BVI Finance CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands has been positioned as one of the world’s most trusted international financial centres in 2025, with activity spanning digital assets, global capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, investment funds and infrastructure finance. That’s according to BVI Finance.
Hon Hodge-Smith urges public to pay attention to HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has called on members of the public to take an interest and pay attention to what is happening in the Virgin Islands (VI), particularly in the House of Assembly (HoA).
Newly launched Filipino radio programme ‘feels like it’s home’- Joanna E. Miranda-Gaskin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the launch of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) radio programme in the Virgin Islands (VI), Founding President of the Overseas Filipino Workers Organisation (OFWO) Mrs Joanna E. Miranda-Gaskin has said it has been well-received.
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).
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.
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