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USVI Governor asks President Trump to intervene in USVI-VI charter fee issue
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has written to US President Donald J. Trump and his Cabinet seeking federal action in dealing with the increase in charter vessel fees by the Virgin Islands (VI).
Speech from the Throne today to unveil new legislation- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Human Rights Commission Bill and the Freedom of Information Bill are among the new legislation to be announced for the Virgin Islands (VI) during the Speech from the Throne today, Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Gov't inks contract with Barry's Electrical for hospital power upgrade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands government says it is taking significant steps to enhance resilient energy capabilities for health infrastructure across the territory.
Efforts afoot to oust Opposition Leader Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It seems like the phrases ‘The world is a circle’, ‘Every dog has his day’, and 'Karma is real' are about to take effect on Leader of the Opposition and current Sixth District Representative Hon Myron V. Walwyn.
VI charter fees harming USVI jobs & economy- Federal Trade Report
WASHINGTON, DC, USA- The Sixteenth Report to Congress on the Operation of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act has reported that the Virgin Islands’ (VI) charter fees are “significantly affecting” the marine tourism industry in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), less than a year after coming into effect.
Jah'kyla Morton takes High Jump silver in collegiate debut
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, USA- Virgin Islands’ high jumper and freshman at Florida A&M University (FAMU), Jah'kyla Morton captured a silver medal at her first collegiate meet on January 9, 2026.
‘There's no perfect path’: Kevin S. Fahie urges VI professionals to network more
ROSEAU, Dominica - Local businessman and Interim Chairman of the BVI Airports Authority Board (BVIPA) Kevin S. Fahie, is optimistic that networking events like Progressism, held annually in Dominica, can be successfully organised in the Virgin Islands.
Soggy Dollar earns 3rd #1 spot as USA Today's Best C/bean Beach Bar
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- Soggy Dollar has made a three-peat, earning the number one spot on USA Today’s 10 Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean (2026) for an unforgettable time for the third year in a row.
Rotarians unite to beautify Peace Garden @ Pier Park
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- January is designated Vocational Service Month, and members of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola have already sprung into action.
New elevator shaft & updated signage coming @ RT Clinic
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is officially accepting tenders for upgrades at the Road Town Clinic.
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