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USVI stands to lose millions in economic activity- USVI Charter Association
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The US Virgin Islands’ (USVI) marine industry is facing mounting competitive pressure from the Virgin Islands (VI), and risks continued decline unless policymakers take deliberate corrective action, according to Kennon Jones, Executive Director of the Virgin Island Professional Charter Association.
Contract awarded to relocate Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources & Climate Change
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Vanterpool Construction has been awarded an over four hundred thousand dollars contract for the relocation of the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change.
'Here we go again, with an outsider'- Skelton-Cline on BVIHSA CEO hiring
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- According to social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Dr June M. Samuel has been passed over for the position in favour of a non-VIslander.
Taste of Virgin Gorda returns with dockside dining @ VG Yacht Harbour
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The British Virgin Islands’ signature culinary showcase, Taste of Virgin Gorda, returns in 2026 with what the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC) has labelled an exciting new chapter, Dockside Dining – Small Bites, Big Flavour, bringing together Virgin Gorda’s dynamic food culture, live entertainment and a vibrant waterfront setting for one unforgettable evening.
VI Premier: US out of Paris Agreement shouldn't hinder ongoing cooperation for SIDS’
BERLIN, Germany- The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has stated that the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement should not hinder ongoing cooperation on climate change for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
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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