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April 9th, 2026
Two $25K OneMart VG scholarships announced

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Two students’ academic journey will be made easier following the announcement that OneMart Supermarket is offering two scholarships for the upcoming academic year.

April 9th, 2026
Gov’t is ‘working in the background’- Hon Kye M. Rymer

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), has said the government needs to do a better job of communicating its plans for the Virgin Islands (VI), but has insisted that they are working in the background to address concerns, especially those that stem from the ongoing global tensions.

April 7th, 2026
‘VI’s economy remains solid'- Hon Lorna G. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “The strength of the economy of the Virgin Islands remains solid," Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, (AL), has said.

April 7th, 2026
Unite BVI challenge launched; $200K up for grabs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Unite BVI Foundation has launched an initiative aimed at empowering entrepreneurs throughout the Virgin Islands.

April 5th, 2026
RT Fast Ferry launched daily service for VG

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Road Town Fast Ferry (RTFF) launched a regular daily service to and from Virgin Gorda on April 1, 2026.

April 4th, 2026
Gov’t through RDA to inject over $12M in local economy- Anthony S. McMaster

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The government of the Virgin Islands (VI), through the Virgin Islands Recovery Development Agency (RDA), is expected to inject millions into the local economy this year.

April 3rd, 2026
USVI: Cargo costs to rise as Tropical & Crowley raise fuel charges

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- New fuel surcharges from Tropical Shipping and Crowley are set to raise cargo costs into the U.S. Virgin Islands, as the war that began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran continues to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, drive oil above $100 a barrel and trigger emergency responses from governments around the world.

April 2nd, 2026
OneMart Supermarket on Virgin Gorda opened

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- OneMart Supermarket officially opened its Virgin Gorda location on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

April 2nd, 2026
New LIA system launched to strengthen the VI financial sector

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has taken essential steps to align its financial sector with international standards by launching a new system.

April 1st, 2026
KM Construction awarded contract for work @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A contract for Roof and Lightning Protection System Repairs to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital and Annex Buildings between the Virgin Islands Recovery Development Agency (RDA) and KM Construction.

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