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‘Repeatedly subsidising imported diesel' not sustainable- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the continuous subsidising of fuel by the government is not a sustainable solution when it comes to electricity costs.
STI risk among adolescents & young adults an ‘increasing concern’- CMO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronald E. Georges has said Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) has reiterated the need for responsible sexual health and consent.
RiteWay customers raise $1,000 for Lions Club Literacy Drive
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - The Lions Club of Tortola has received a $1,000 donation raised by RiteWay Food Markets customers to support the BVI Book Tree community literacy initiative. The funds were collected through RiteWay’s RoundUp programme, which allows shoppers to round up their checkout totals to aid local charitable causes.
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.”
Shanda Webster-Glasgow captures Caribbean POSH ICON Award
PETER ISLAND, VI – Shanda Webster-Glasgow of the Virgin Islands captured the Culinary ICON Award at the 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards, held during Caribbean POSH's landmark 10th anniversary celebration in the Virgin Islands.
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.
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