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Depleted chlorine levels cause water interruption in WE & Carrot Bay
WEST END, Tortola, VI - The Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) is notifying the public of an interruption in water service between West End and Carrot Bay.
Vehicle & boat owners given final removal notice in Parham Town
PARHAM TOWN, Tortola, VI- Owners of vehicles and vessels located on the site adjacent to Alphonso Gas Station in Parham Town have been given final notice for removal.
USVI inflation outpaces US rate; Food prices up 6.8%, Transportation 16.2%
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTT AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A hefty import bill, inflation, and an exorbitant cost of living are among the pressing challenges burdening both the average Virgin Islanders and the Territory’s economy. While recovery projects and other opportunities for revenue collection could prove beneficial, it’s a longer-term measure that won’t result in immediate relief for everyday citizens.
BVI Finance highlights investor confidence as key to Africa’s FinTech growth
LONDON, United Kingdom- Capital seeks certainty, and the Virgin Islands (VI) is positioning itself as a trusted bridge between African FinTech innovation and international investment.
RVIPF increases ‘targeted patrols’ following spate of armed robberies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In response to the recent string of armed robberies of business establishments on Tortola, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has increased “targeted patrols” across the territory.
'20 years+ in gov’t? Exit left off stage'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, said he believes that even though the Virgin Islands is small, there should be term limits.
Wilbert A. Mason In! Edward Linsley Out! As GM of Peter Island Resort
PETER ISLAND, VI – Peter Island Resort is preparing to welcome guests back for the 2026/2027 season when it reopens on October 21, and the award-winning Virgin Islands private-island resort has announced a new leadership team to guide its next chapter.
Caribbean voice enters global AI conversation
DAILY HERALD SXM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago- As artificial intelligence transforms industries, reshapes careers and changes how people work and make decisions, a Caribbean voice is emerging with a different perspective on one of the world's most important conversations.
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, Vatican says
ABC NEWS
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery to have the lower lobe of his right lung removed, the Vatican said on Tuesday.
Tropical Shipping to raise bunker fees as fuel costs climb
THE NASSAU GUARDIAN
NASSAU, The Bahamas- Tropical Shipping will increase bunker surcharges on cargo moving between the continental United States or Canada and The Bahamas from November 8, the company said in a statement on its website, raising concerns that higher international shipping and fuel costs could place additional pressure on local businesses and consumers.
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