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Lorie A. Freeman appointed to ISSA Control Commission
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Ms Lorie A. Freeman, Director of the Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB), has been appointed to the Control Commission of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) as Titular Auditor.
VI Climate Change Trust Fund launch set for June 2026- Hon Julian Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) is now set to be launched in June 2026, following a delay.
MSMEs to receive 'additional grants' ahead of Christmas- Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Virgin Islands will benefit from a significant boost as Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development, and Digital Transformation, Lorna G. Smith (AL), OBE, has announced additional grants to be offered before Christmas.
Caribbean must prepare better 'for engagement' with Latin America- E. Benito Wheatley
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- Vice Chair of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Vice Chair of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC), Mr E. Benito Wheatley of the Virgin Islands (VI) has called on Caribbean members of ECLAC to better prepare for engagement with Latin America at the multilateral level in order to strengthen is participation in international forums.
Visitors 'will be impressed by our stewardship' of the environment- VI Premier
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- "My administration is serious about transformation and developing in a sustainable way. We are committed to building a cleaner and greener future that will stand as a shining example of what a Small Island Developing State can achieve when we are grounded in the right principles and committed to action."
VI showcases premier tourism experiences across UK
LONDON, United Kingdom- The Virgin Islands (VI) brought the warmth and vibrancy of the Territory to three major UK cities in late October, connecting with travel agents, tour operators, and key industry partners through a series of targeted VI business development events.
Gov't to cover 100% of residential fuel surcharge in December
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The government of the Virgin Islands (VI) will pay the surcharge for residential customers of the BVI Electricity Services (BVIEC) for December.
Republic Bank warns of fraudulent webpage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Republic Bank BVI has issued an urgent warning to its customers about the circulation of a fraudulent website.
Approx $6M Anegada solar plant commissioned
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project was today, December 12, 2025, officially commissioned.
Winair adds 5 more flights from Tortola
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Regional travel opportunities from the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been enhanced through Winair with the addition of five flights weekly.
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