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35 farmers & fishers approved for over $300K in grant funding
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that a total of $388,826.66 will be disbursed to 35 farmers and fishers under the new agriculture grant introduced by the government.
Young VIslanders & Belongers complete 4-day Workforce Readiness Training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Young Virgin Islanders and Belongers took part in a four-day Standard Workforce Readiness Training under the theme ‘Build Skills. Gain Confidence. Prepare for the Workforce’.
USVI: Minimum wage to rise to $12 an hour on April 24
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The Virgin Islands minimum wage will rise from $10.50 per hour to $12.00 per hour on April 24, 2026, under Act No. 9069, the Department of Labor announced Friday, setting in motion the first step in a multi-year wage schedule that includes additional increases in 2027 and 2028 before shifting to Wage Board review in 2029.
2026 Agriculture & Fisheries Exhibition & Market ongoing
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated that the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market is timely in light of the global shocks stemming from ongoing world conflicts.
CG Ltd.’s VI subsidiary affirmed ‘stable’ outlook by AM Best
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) for Bermuda based Coralisle Group Ltd.’s life, health and property and casualty subsidiaries across Bermuda and the Caribbean.
USVI: Jenifer O’Neal seeks acquittal & new trial
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Like her co-accused Ray Martinez, former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal is appealing her conviction on fraud and bribery charges. This week, her attorney submitted a memorandum of law to support her bid for acquittal and the granting of a new trial.
Delta Out! Sol In! Via an acquisition
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts- Delta Petroleum has been acquired by Sunoco LP, Sol Petroleum’s parent company.
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.
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.
‘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.
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