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July 11th, 2025
1st cohort of PHSU medical students in VI receive their white coats

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Two Virgin Islanders are part of the inaugural cohort of medical students for the Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) here in the Virgin Islands (VI).

July 11th, 2025
Gov’t engages public on removal of derelict vessels from SCB Harbour

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI– As the Government of the Virgin Islands forges ahead with the long-awaited removal of derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour, residents of the Third District and the wider public were given an opportunity to share their opinions and concerns, as well as get a better understanding of the project, at Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

July 11th, 2025
Non-Belongers now eligible for assistance under amended Public Assistance Act

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several categories for eligibility have been added under the Public Assistance Act, enabling more people in the Virgin Islands (VI) to benefit.

July 10th, 2025
CDB 'looks forward to supporting development plans of BVIEC'- CDB Division Chief

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "The Caribbean Development Bank looks forward to supporting the development plans of the BVIEC as it leads the transition of the energy sector to catalyse the sustainable development of the territory and improve lives and livelihoods of the population by reducing the cost of energy and improving the reliability and resilience of energy services."

July 10th, 2025
UN’s C-24 draft resolution calls for VI’s full decolonisation

WASHINGTON, DC, USA- A draft resolution calling for the full decolonisation of the Virgin Islands (VI) has been adopted by the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24).

July 10th, 2025
VI Premier reiterates calls for 'climate justice' for OTs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reiterated the call for the international community to provide climate justice to Overseas Territories, such as the Virgin Islands.

July 10th, 2025
UPDATE: 14 onboard when Catamaran struck reef off Anegada- MSIRA

SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- The catamaran that sank off Anegada on Sunday, July 6, 2025, reportedly struck a reef after exiting the Anegada Channel, the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) of the Premier's Office has disclosed.

July 10th, 2025
VI sees record-breaking increase in tourist arrivals for 2nd quarter of 2025- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reported a record-breaking number of tourist arrivals in the Virgin Islands for the second quarter of the year.

July 10th, 2025
VI records about 1000 derelict vehicles every year- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There are approximately one thousand derelict vehicles recorded in the territory yearly.

July 9th, 2025
Local artists highlighted during CIBC Caribbean's Client Appreciation Week

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CIBC Caribbean in the Virgin Islands joined in on celebrating its clients during Client Appreciation Week last month.

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