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Julian Willock praises Nanny Cay Marina’s Free Water initiative
NANNY CAY, VI- Nanny Cay Marina and Resort, located in District Three, is continuing its programme to provide free drinking water to residents in the surrounding community, an initiative first launched in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricanes.
VI must grow marine industry with intention- John M. Samuel
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI - The growth potential of the Virgin Islands’ commercial recreational marine sector is being held back by a shortage of safe, hurricane‑resilient marina space, limited airlift and hotel capacity, and a licensing framework that risks crowding out local operators, according to John M. Samuel, Director of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry.
BVI Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme reports surge in applications
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands’ Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme is preparing to welcome its third cohort of scholars this year, with a surge in applications from students pursuing fields aligned with national development priorities.
UPDATE: East overpower VG Elite to win 2026 National District Basketball League
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- East are the 2026 Winston Bolus National District League Champions, overpowering VG Elite, 69-62-, in Game 5 of the Best-of-5 Championship Series at A. Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
BVIEC to issue 'credit' in September following exorbitantly high August bills
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will apply a credit to customers’ September bills following extremely high August 2026 electricity bills, following discussions with the government.
'We sometimes take it for granted the role BVI plays in the world'- VI Premier
NEW DELHI, India- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) play a significant role in the world while defending trade missions.
Procurement process for Immigration Detention Centre moves forward
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Bidders’ Conference for the construction of the Virgin Islands’ first Purpose-Built Immigration Detention Centre was recently hosted by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).
VI goalkeeper coach completes FIFA Elite Youth Workshop
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic- BVI Football Association (BVIFA) Goalkeeper Coach Nicholas Dick has successfully completed the Elite Youth Goalkeeper Coaches Workshop, held in the Dominican Republic from August 17–21, 2026.
Premier Wheatley chooses Trèfle collection as gift for top Indian official
NEW DELHI, India- As a token of appreciation for his efforts in facilitating the Virgin Islands trade mission to India, India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica and Non-Resident Consul to the Virgin Islands, Mr Mayank Joshi, was presented with a gift by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) on August 22, 2026.
Kelberlin George tops 2026 Adult Spell Off
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The 2026 Adult Spell Off has been won by Kelberlin George, who beat out 9 other contestants at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), in Paraquita Bay, on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
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