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‘No fuel disruptions anticipated' for VI- Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), announced that the Virgin Islands will not experience any disruptions in fuel supply despite the ongoing global conflict in the Middle East.
National Business Bureau office coming to VG
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Kye M. Rymer (R5), has revealed that the National Business Bureau (NBB) will open an office on Virgin Gorda.
Willock calls for more attention to be paid to secondary roads
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock has called for the Government of the day to pay more attention to secondary roads. Mr Willock released a social media video clip over the weekend in which he praised the Deputy Premier and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA and the Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M Rymer (R5) for keeping their words by effecting road rehabilitation in District Three.
BVI HK Office Reps met with key Indian partners
NEW DELHI, India- The BVI Hong Kong Representative Office recently led a delegation to the Republic of India as part of ongoing efforts to deepen financial services and regulatory dialogue between the Virgin Islands (VI) and India.
Sunrise Airways launches direct flights between VI & Dominican Republic
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) now has another airline option regarding travel between the VI and the Dominican Republic.
Premier Wheatley announces relief measures for VI in response to 'global events'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has announced a multi-step measure for the Virgin Islands (VI) in response to increasing prices due to recent global events.
Lesmore Smith announced as independent candidate but 'willing to join a party'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Local businessman and horse racing icon Mr Lesmore Smith has announced his intention to run in the next general elections in the Virgin Islands, which is constitutionally due in 2027.
US & UK gov'ts shouldn't get involved in charter fee issue- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended the significant increase in licensing and entry fees for foreign-based commercial vessels, which took effect June 1, 2025, and said neither the United States nor the United Kingdom governments should get involved.
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’.
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