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