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September 28th, 2025
Taxpayers incurring over $2m each year in rent- Hon Kye M. Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to completing the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex (RTOAC) renovation project, stating that his ministry continues to work closely with all contractors and stakeholders involved.

September 27th, 2025
VI's story integrated into the UK's Y6 curriculum

LONDON, England, UK- In an effort to foster connections through education and culture, the story of the Virgin Islands (VI) has been integrated into the UK curriculum.

September 27th, 2025
USVI: Potential Oct. 1 federal shutdown threatens major disruptions

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- With the federal fiscal year set to expire at midnight on September 30, 2025, Congress remains locked in a funding standoff, raising the likelihood of a government shutdown. For the Virgin Islands, where reliance on federal transfers and tourism is especially high, even a short lapse in appropriations would ripple quickly across the economy.

September 27th, 2025
'We pledge zero tolerance' for crime- Mrs Natalie J. Fahie-Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Strengthened systems, inter-agency collaboration, and zero tolerance for criminal activity will be the focus of the Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation (MFSEDDT) in addressing crime in the Virgin Islands.

September 27th, 2025
Exness donated robotic kits to the Ministry of Education

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Robotics in the Virgin Islands received a major boost with the donation of robotic kits to the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports by Exness.

September 26th, 2025
‘No magic bullet’ to fight illicit wealth- Baroness Margaret Hodge

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom’s anti-corruption champion, the Rt Honourable Baroness Margaret Hodge, DDE, has said there is a lot left to do in the fight against illicit financing in the Virgin Islands (VI) as there is no magic formula.

September 25th, 2025
Buy BVI Trade Expo 2025 celebrated the Virgin Islands Entrepreneurial Spirit

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the BUY BVI Trade Expo 2025 on 19–20 September at the Multipurpose Sports Complex under the theme ‘Celebrating the Virgin Islands Entrepreneurial Spirit’.

September 25th, 2025
Highly anticipated 2025 Third District Job Fair set for Sunday, September 28!

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Third District 2025 Job Fair hosted by former Speaker of the House of Assembly Mr Julian Willock and his Third District Committee, along with Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies, is set for Sunday, September 28, 2025.

September 24th, 2025
From raising to eat & for eggs to now a nuisance; Yard chickens in VI

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- About 60 to 70 years ago, while the Territory of the Virgin Islands (VI) was still an agrarian society, many families in the VI raised what is described as yard chickens or fowls. They used them for meat and eggs, and in those days, when most families were poor, to catch and eat a yard chicken was a high-end delicacy.

September 24th, 2025
Premier Wheatley hosts welcome reception for Baroness Hodge

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Last evening, Tuesday, September 23, 2024, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) hosted a reception in honour of the Rt Honourable Baroness Margaret Hodge, DBE, who is currently in the Virgin Islands (VI).

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