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April 12th, 2026
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’.

April 12th, 2026
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.

April 12th, 2026
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.

April 10th, 2026
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.

April 10th, 2026
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.

April 9th, 2026
Delta Out! Sol In! Via an acquisition

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts- Delta Petroleum has been acquired by Sunoco LP, Sol Petroleum’s parent company.

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.

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