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BVICC hosts business reps from Guadeloupe, Antigua & Saint Lucia
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After just recently hosting a trade delegation from the Curaçao Chamber of Commerce, the BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICC) has now hosted a “dynamic” regional trade mission delegation that arrived aboard an MSC cruise vessel, bringing together business representatives from Guadeloupe, Antigua, and Saint Lucia.
To imprison someone for 2 years without trial 'is a major breach'- Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) publicly expressed his support for the Human Rights Commission Bill 2026, during the Continuation of the Second Sitting of the Third Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on March 10, 2026.
USVI: Steven Payne starts Florida prison intake
VI CONSORTIUM
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, USA- Steven Payne, the former at-large senator who was expelled from the 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands following multiple sexual harassment allegations, is now undergoing the intake process with the Florida Department of Corrections after receiving a 25-year sentence last month for sexual battery on a minor.
'We need to resurrect' the Sea Cows Bay Harbour Project - Julian Willock
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock has said he would like to see a development project for the Cows Bay Harbour that could drive economic activity in the Third District.
Nurses' absenteeism being 'investigated'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and his ministry, by extension, are unsure as to the cause of the recent nurse absenteeism across the Virgin Islands (VI).
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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