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Social Security Board to launch Penalty Amnesty Programme on July 1
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Social Security Board (SSB) has announced that a Penalty Amnesty Programme will come into effect on July 1, 2026, to give eligible contributors an opportunity to settle outstanding Social Security and National Health Insurance (NHI) contributions while benefitting from waived surcharges and penalties.
HM Prison in lockdown due to suspected contraband
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our News Centre is that His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, has been in lockdown since this morning, June 9, 2026, as police and prison officers are said to be looking for suspected contraband.
Melissa K. Brewley appointed Information Commissioner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Melissa K. Brewley has been appointed as Information Commissioner of the Virgin Islands, effective May 11, 2026.
YEP Building on VG to open this 'summer’- Hon Stacy R. Mather
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI– Executive Director of the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) Stacy R. Mather (AL) is optimistic that the Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) building at Handsome Bay on Virgin Gorda will open this summer.
VI Premier looks forward to giving update on ‘marvellous progress'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he is looking forward to updating the Virgin Islands (VI) on the “marvellous progress” that has been occurring during his State of the Territory Address, as well as unifying the people.
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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