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January 13th, 2026
Joanna Vass appointed the new CEO of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Board of Directors of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd has announced the appointment of Joanna Vass as the new CEO of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd, effective July 1, 2025.

January 13th, 2026
WINBVI Ambassador Dr Arliene T. Penn launches 2026 free pap smear screening

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and in recognition of this important milestone,
cervical cancer thrivor Dr Arliene T. Penn is reinforcing her commitment to women’s health across the Virgin Islands through her signature mantra: Know > Fix > Live > WIN!

January 13th, 2026
Law professionals in VI urged to approach new year with 'renewed sense of purpose'

HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- Registrar of the High Court Vareen C. Vanterpool-Nibbs has called on law professionals in the Virgin Islands to approach the new law year with a renewed sense of purpose.

January 13th, 2026
USVI Governor asks President Trump to intervene in USVI-VI charter fee issue

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has written to US President Donald J. Trump and his Cabinet seeking federal action in dealing with the increase in charter vessel fees by the Virgin Islands (VI).

January 13th, 2026
Speech from the Throne today to unveil new legislation- Premier Wheatley

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Human Rights Commission Bill and the Freedom of Information Bill are among the new legislation to be announced for the Virgin Islands (VI) during the Speech from the Throne today, Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

May 2nd, 2025
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.

March 19th, 2024
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.

January 26th, 2024
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.

January 26th, 2024
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).

January 9th, 2024
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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