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'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).
BVIHSA: Funding, staffing & global impacts are the major challenges
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Funding, staffing and global impacts are the three major challenges facing the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), according to Financial Comptroller Mr Errol Jones.
BVIEC says it absorbed more than $13.6m in fuel costs in 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is reporting that in 2025, it absorbed $13,676,910.26 in fuel costs on behalf of customers, averaging more than $37,400 daily to help keep electricity affordable across the Territory.
Fire destroys safari buses in Lower Estate
LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- In the wee hours of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, fire destroyed several safari buses in the Lower Estate area of Tortola.
Helipad in Road Town closed to public parking
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) wishes to advise the motoring public that the Authority will be undertaking essential works at the Road Town Helipad, located adjacent to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
Premier Wheatley wants 'stronger partnership' between Gov't & the Church
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), is hopeful that this year the government and the religious community in the Virgin Islands will strengthen their relationship more than ever before.
Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme returns for 3rd year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- BVI Finance has officially announced the return of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme for its third consecutive year.
Taking us back to their good old days
Alred C. Frett
We Closed Our Eyes And So It Came To Pass:
It’s a New Year with New Ambitions and Ideas, and if we are lucky, we will maintain most of our families, friends, and last year’s achievements... We remain under the threats and promises of AI and Robotics, but too often we blame our self-induced handicaps on things we cannot change, while ignoring those that we can... As a result, we limit ourselves to Yesterday’s problems instead of applying tomorrow’s solutions.
Public Assistance Programme records 13% increase in beneficiaries for 2025- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Social assistance under the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s Public Assistance Programme increased by 13 per cent since temporary measures were put in place in 2025.
New grant launched to support Commercial Agriculture & Fisheries sectors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In an effort to strengthen local food production, enhance food security and expand economic opportunities in the agriculture and fisheries sectors, the government has launched a Commercial Agriculture and Fisheries Grant Programme.
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