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Federal gov’t mobilising in response to charter yacht fee increase by VI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The federal government is reportedly mobilising a “whole of government approach” in response to what has been described as unfair trade actions by the Virgin Islands that are financially harming US Virgin Islands (USVI) marine small businesses.
Premier Wheatley in St Kitts for 50th Regular Meeting of Heads of Gov’t of CARICOM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) departed the Virgin Islands (VI) today, February 24, 2026, for the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
VI avoids latest EU Blacklist
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands has not been placed on the EU's tax blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions; however, it remains on the "grey list" (Annex II), indicating ongoing cooperation on tax reforms.
VIslanders being 'pushed out' of local real eatate market- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for a revision of the access to the Virgin Islands (VI) real estate market given to persons with Non-Belonger's Landholder's Licenses.
Asphalt scam operating in the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works has advised the public of an asphalt scam currently operating in the Virgin Islands (VI).
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BVITB&FC's 1st North American Content Creator Summit a success
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first-ever North American Content Creator Summit was successfully hosted by the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB&FC) from February 3 to 8, 2026.
'Issue affecting user access to CAPS unresolved' - HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - His Majesty’s Customs Department is reporting that an issue affecting user access to the CAPS system, which arose on Thursday, February 19, 2026, remains unresolved.
Campbells BVI launches Charity Funding Panel to support non-profits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Campbells BVI has launched a Charity Funding Panel designed to support non-profit and charitable organisations delivering meaningful impact across youth development, education and community wellbeing.
‘It was the right decision to borrow money’ for infrastructure- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said he will show support when the government does something good and has been consistent in doing so.
BVIPA to host inaugural PortVision Conference 2026 in April
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- In a major milestone for the Virgin Islands’ maritime sector, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) will be hosting the inaugural PortVision Conference 2026, a groundbreaking three-day event to be held at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay from April 22–24, 2026.
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