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'I was not in gov’t when $5M deposit was made to Bank of Asia'- Hon Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has once again clarified that she had absolutely nothing to do with the controversial deposit of five million dollars of government funds into the now defunct Bank of Asia.
Awareness campaign to get underway on traffic fines & penalties- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A public awareness campaign highlighting the increased traffic fines and penalties now in effect under the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2025, will soon commence.
National Parks Trust completes Darwin Plus Project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands has concluded the Darwin Plus Project, DPLUS183.
NAGICO hosting major Community Run/Walk in support of youth empowerment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- NAGICO Insurances has partnered with the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) and a wide cross-section of corporate sponsors to host the NAGICO Insurances 2 Mile Run/Walk With A Purpose, an initiative aimed at promoting healthy living while supporting youth development across the Virgin Islands.
BVIPA invites Proposals for Construction of General Cargo Warehouse @Port Purcell
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is inviting qualified contractors to submit proposals for the Construction of a General Cargo Warehouse at Port Purcell, Tortola.
We were ‘splitting the people & the country’- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition legislator and member of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), has said political parties breaking up is not new; however, he stated that the now reunited NDP realised its split was causing division in the country.
Locals express frustration over 'discriminatory hiring practices' in yachting industry
NANNY CAY, VI– Local boat captains and chefs in the Virgin Islands are expressing significant concerns over a growing lack of employment opportunities. They attribute this crisis to discriminatory hiring practices by major charter companies, manipulation of the work permit system, and changes in cross-border regulations.
Cedar International breaks ground for Arts Centre
KINGSTOWN, Tortola, VI- Cedar International School, located in Kingstown, finally broke ground on its Arts Centre on May 16, 2026, ten years after acquiring the land.
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Stacey E. Plaskett looking into Water Spirit's San Juan docking plight
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett says her office is actively engaged with federal and Puerto Rico authorities over docking restrictions affecting Water Spirit Freight Services V.I., Inc., as concerns grow over the potential impact on the movement of goods between Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Tortola and the wider Caribbean.
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One injured in accident @Sophie Bay Hill
SOPHIE BAY, Tortola, VI- At least one person was taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with injuries, following a vehicular accident at Sophie Bay Hill on Tortola this morning, Monday, May 18, 2026.
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