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January 10th, 2026
Diamond & Chalwell Estates water transmission lines near completion

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –The construction of the water transmission line connecting the Diamond Estate and Chalwell Estate is nearing completion.

January 10th, 2026
'Consistent compliance with contributions & regulations is indispensable' for NHI- Lorie A. Freeman

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A call has been made to employers and small businesses owners in the Virgin Islands (VI) to consistently honor their commitments to the National Health Insurance (NHI).

January 10th, 2026
USVI: Prosecutors seek over 12 years for Calvert White in federal corruption case

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- On Friday, prosecutors and Calvert White's defense counsel filed their suggestions ahead of the January 22 sentencing hearing for the former Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner convicted last year on fraud and bribery charges. Prosecutors have recommended a sentence of 151 months for Mr. White, a timeframe they declare is “at the low end of the applicable guideline range” for his offenses.

January 10th, 2026
UK requires US travellers to obtain ETA

LONDON, England, UK- Effective January 8, 2026, all travellers to the United Kingdom (UK) from the United States (US) are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they do not have a UK visa or legal residency in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.

January 10th, 2026
VI bid farewell: Karia J. Christopher's funeral today

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) will bid farewell to the late Mrs Karia J. Christopher, Director of Communications, today, Saturday, January 10, 2026.

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).

January 9th, 2024
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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