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August 24th, 2026
Julian Willock praises Nanny Cay Marina’s Free Water initiative

NANNY CAY, VI- Nanny Cay Marina and Resort, located in District Three, is continuing its programme to provide free drinking water to residents in the surrounding community, an initiative first launched in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricanes.

August 24th, 2026
VI must grow marine industry with intention- John M. Samuel

WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI - The growth potential of the Virgin Islands’ commercial recreational marine sector is being held back by a shortage of safe, hurricane‑resilient marina space, limited airlift and hotel capacity, and a licensing framework that risks crowding out local operators, according to John M. Samuel, Director of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry.

August 24th, 2026
BVI Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme reports surge in applications

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands’ Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme is preparing to welcome its third cohort of scholars this year, with a surge in applications from students pursuing fields aligned with national development priorities.

August 24th, 2026
UPDATE: East overpower VG Elite to win 2026 National District Basketball League

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- East are the 2026 Winston Bolus National District League Champions, overpowering VG Elite, 69-62-, in Game 5 of the Best-of-5 Championship Series at A. Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

August 24th, 2026
BVIEC to issue 'credit' in September following exorbitantly high August bills

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will apply a credit to customers’ September bills following extremely high August 2026 electricity bills, following discussions with the government.

July 8th, 2026
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.

April 8th, 2026
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.

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.

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