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VI to consider environmental levy for cruise passengers- Hon Rymer
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking to implement an environmental levy for cruise passengers to the territory, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has disclosed.
Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith attends 9th Council of Ministers of Tourism in St Kitts
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), attended the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States' (OECS) 9th Council of Ministers of Tourism in St Kitts from February 11 to 12, 2026.
VI 'looking at other areas in Asia for trade relations- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands is aiming to expand and deepen its relationships with more countries in mainland and Latin America. This was stated by the Minister responsible for Financial Services, Honourable Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL), during a new programme called "Outlook" on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
$2M to $3M per year 'invested into scholarships for VI students’- Hon de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education has disclosed that a minimum of $2 to $3 million has been allocated to Virgin Islands students for the current year.
Tyrique Charles & T’Keiya Smith first to qualify for CARIFTA 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tyrique Charles and T'Keiya Smith are the first Virgin Islands (VI) athletes to qualify for the 53rd CARIFTA Games.
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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