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February 18th, 2026
Andrea K.R. Wilson is ‘simply grateful’ after NYFW debut

MANHATTAN, New York City, USA- Caribbean designer Andrea K.R. Wilson has expressed gratitude following the success of her first fashion showcase at New York Fashion Week in Manhattan on February 14, 2026.

February 17th, 2026
Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Parks turns 10

WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Tenth Anniversary of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park was celebrated on Monday, February 16, 2026.

February 16th, 2026
Infrastructure enhancement & canopy installation works @ TB Lettsome International Airport

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) wishes to advise travellers, and all airport users that major infrastructure improvement works will be undertaken at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport from February 16 to May 30, 2026.

February 16th, 2026
VI to consider environmental levy for cruise passengers- Hon Rymer

WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking to implement an environmental levy for cruise passengers to the territory, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has disclosed.

February 16th, 2026
VI 'looking at other areas in Asia for trade relations- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands is aiming to expand and deepen its relationships with more countries in mainland and Latin America. This was stated by the Minister responsible for Financial Services, Honourable Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL), during a new programme called "Outlook" on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

February 14th, 2026
SORIN IANCU is not licensed to conduct financial services in VI- FSC

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) is advising the public that SORIN IANCU is not and has never been licensed or regulated by the commission to carry on any financial services business.

February 11th, 2026
USVI stands to lose millions in economic activity- USVI Charter Association

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The US Virgin Islands’ (USVI) marine industry is facing mounting competitive pressure from the Virgin Islands (VI), and risks continued decline unless policymakers take deliberate corrective action, according to Kennon Jones, Executive Director of the Virgin Island Professional Charter Association.

February 11th, 2026
Contract awarded to relocate Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources & Climate Change

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Vanterpool Construction has been awarded an over four hundred thousand dollars contract for the relocation of the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change.

February 11th, 2026
'Here we go again, with an outsider'- Skelton-Cline on BVIHSA CEO hiring

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- According to social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Dr June M. Samuel has been passed over for the position in favour of a non-VIslander.

February 10th, 2026
BVIEC enforcing Security Deposit Policy after 'increase in delinquent accounts'

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI— The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has informed its customers that beginning Monday, March 9, 2026, the Corporation will be reinforcing its long-established Security Deposit Policy.

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