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Some $13.99M generated in economy with yachts relocating to VI- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is beginning to experience the benefits of yachts relocating to the Virgin Islands from the US Virgin Islands since the hiking of charter yacht fees on foreign based vessels.
Study visit highlights opportunities for stronger sargassum management in VI
BASSE-TERRE, Guadeloupe- Deputy Secretary, Premier’s Office, Dr Lavon P. Chalwell-Brewley has stated that the Virgin Islands could benefit from practical strategies aimed at improving public health preparedness, protecting coastal ecosystems, strengthening tourism resilience, and creating economic opportunities through the productive use of sargassum.
One-way traffic implemented @ Great Harbour Road in JvD
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- A new one-way traffic system has been implemented on Great Harbour Road, extending from Rudy’s Marketplace heading eastward to Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on Jost van Dyke.
State of the Territory Address delivered ‘nothing new’- Bishop John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The former Interim President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Bishop John I. Cline, has said the State of the Territory Address delivered nothing new to the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) and was just a rebranding of the same old things.
‘Thriving in action does not require perfection’- Dame Janice M. Pereira
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, has encouraged the 2026 graduating class of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) to believe in themselves.
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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