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Houwer family praised for 'commitment’ to developing Biras Creek
BIRAS CREEK, Virgin Gorda, VI- District Nine Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, has praised the Houwer family for their commitment to enhancing the Virgin Islands’ (VI) tourism product with the reopening of Biras Marina & Resort and future developments.
National Parks Trust says 2025 was a 'great year'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) has labelled the year 2025 as a "great year", highlighting its actions, collaborations, and ongoing commitment to safeguarding the nature and heritage of the Virgin Islands while preparing for the future.
Roxane Ritter-Herbert Out! Dion A. Stoutt In! as BVIPA Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Word reaching our news centre is that Businessman Dion A. Stoutt is tipped to be the new Chairman of the BVI Ports Authority’s (BVIPA) Board of Directors.
More bureaucratic headaches for businesses & families seeking VI visa
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- It appears that the public has gotten an ease in obtaining a work permit and immigration clearance to bring persons to work in the Virgin Islands (VI) to help move their businesses forward.
Biras Marina & Resort to open new restaurant ‘The Mangrove’ on January 2
BIRAS CREEK, Virgin Gorda, VI- Biras Marina & Resort, formally Biras Creek Resort, continues to expand.
USVI sues Facebook & Instagram
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Government of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) has filed a sweeping civil lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc., accusing the social media giant of engaging in deceptive business practices, facilitating fraud on its platforms, and causing harm to users—particularly minors—while prioritizing profits over consumer protection.
Premier Wheatley wants roads that ‘will last us for the next 30, 40 years’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has challenged contractors to deliver roads in the Virgin Islands (VI) that will last for several decades.
FSC to continue strengthening supervisory initiatives in 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) intends to continue strengthening its supervisory initiatives in 2026.
Is it all about the money?
Alred C. Frett
By The Sweat Of Your Brow, You Will Eat Bread:
Sometimes what we see isn’t what we say… The Bible said that "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil," but we prefer to distort it to our satisfaction, by saying, that "the love of money is the root of all evil," and then we set about proving ourselves right… Subsequently, in the past we used almost anything as Money; Trinkets, Pottery, Gold, Silver, Tulips, Paper, Plastic, and more recently, Crypto Currency.
HoA passes 2026 budget of $562M following adjustments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2026 national budget of the Virgin Islands (VI) has risen by almost twelve million dollars since it was first presented on November 6, 2025, by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheately (R7).
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