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June 9th, 2026
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.

June 9th, 2026
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.

June 9th, 2026
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.

June 9th, 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.

June 9th, 2026
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.

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.

January 26th, 2024
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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