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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.
Skelton-Cline accuses white resident billionaires of not helping VI
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has accused white United Kingdom (UK) nationals and billionaires residing in the Virgin Islands (VI) of not doing more to help in the advancement of the VI.
Barrier system developed for roadside use under RATED programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Registration, Apprenticeship, Training, Employment and Development (RATED) programme moves into a new phase under the direction of Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE, (AL).
A phenomenal end to 2026 BVI Spring Regatta
NANNY CAY, VI- Despite mixed conditions with shifts and gusts to 20, temperatures in the 80s, the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival concluded with day 3 on Sunday, March 29, 2026, successfully.
CIBC sets $100K goal for BVI Cancer Society; Raised $75K in 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- First Caribbean International Bank (CIBC) has announced a whopping new fundraising target of $100,000 for the BVI Cancer Society.
Life-saving defibrillator donated to Multi-purpose Sports Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town donated a new defibrillator to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex sometime this week.
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U.S.-Israel war against Iran: USPS seeks 8% package hike
VI CONSORTIUM
L'ENFANT PLAZA SW, Washington D.C., USA- The U.S. Postal Service is seeking approval for a temporary 8% price increase on Priority Mail and package deliveries as transportation fuel costs continue to climb amid the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. USPS filed for the temporary increase on March 25 and said the surcharge would take effect April 26 if approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission.
Local heavy equipment operators hit by higher diesel cost @the pump
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Many heavy equipment operators across the Virgin Islands (VI), including on the sister islands, have been hit hard by the higher cost of diesel.
HLSCC & University of Malta sign MoU to tackle small island challenges
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and the University of Malta (UM) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for collaboration in research, academic exchange, and institutional development, with a special focus on issues affecting Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Operators Without Borders assisting W&SD with replacement of pressure valves
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Operators Without Borders (OWB) has returned to the island to assist the Ministry of Communications and Works in improving the water situation across the territory.
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