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Work permit application process resumes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the Department of Labour and Workforce Development's previous advisory that, due to technical difficulties, the application process for work permits was suspended, the department is now reporting that the service has been restored.
Vidal Farrington of VG charged for assaulting a minor
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- One male has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault involving a minor. The charge comes as significant public concern was generated following the circulation of a video of the incident on social media.
$1.5M contract signed for Sea Cows Bay road paving
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A $1.5M contract for the paving of the Sea Cows Bay road has been signed between the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) and E & K Trucking & Construction.
BVIEC 6-man crew back home after restoration mission in Jamaica
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 6-man technical team from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) deployed to Jamaica has returned home following a month of restoration works there.
Miss BVI Donyelle D. Hodge to vie for Miss OECS 2026 crown
ROSEAU, Dominica- Miss BVI 2025, Donyelle D. Hodge, will represent the Virgin Islands in the 2026 Miss OECS Pageant.
VI's single functioning political party a 'disadvantage'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Virgin Islands (VI) currently has one functioning political party, which is the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), which puts the country at a disadvantage.
RVIPF investigating fire that destroyed 18 vehicles @ Lower Estate
LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Following the destruction of several vehicles by fire in Lower Estate, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into the cause.
Destination VI to be spotlighted @ 2026 New York Travel & Adventure Show
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands will be spotlighted at one of the largest travel expos in North America.
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Gov’t ‘preparing to break ground’ for new ASPS- Throne Speech
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has stated that the 2026 financial year will see a firm focus on delivery, including the Althea Scatliffe Primary School, which was demolished in April 2023 due to safety concerns.
'We've been in discussions' with UK for full OECS & CARICOM membership- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) could become a full member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), if permission is granted by the United Kingdom (UK).
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