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BVIPA’s temporary reduction in port fees end
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The temporary reduction in select port-related fees introduced by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) officially ended on July 31, 2026.
VI pensioners to receive 2.57% COLA & $460.44 monthly allowance from August
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Government pensioners in the Virgin Islands who retired in 2023 or earlier will begin receiving higher monthly pensions at the end of August, following completion of the administrative work needed to implement a Cabinet-approved adjustment.
Marine industry leader calls for early youth training in Virgin Islands
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Navigare Yachting country manager Compton Wintz used a one-day marine workshop in the Virgin Islands to urge that career pathways into the charter and wider marine sector must begin in high school, not after graduation.
Gansta Cultures
By Dickson C. Igwe
This Investigative writer was reluctant to comment on this particular matter of the recent murder of another native son. The healing of wounds from another tragic shooting death of a native son is going to be very traumatic for loved ones, and all who loved the young man. It should also be traumatic for every citizen of the Virgin Islands. As this writer has asserted over many years, our sons are at risk.
Adaejah T. Hodge wins VI's first 200m Commonwealth Games gold
GLASGOW, Scotland- Adaejah T. Hodge of the Virgin Islands has won her first Commonwealth Games gold medal, clocking 22.07 seconds in the Women's 200m Final in Glasgow minutes ago, July 31, 2026.
Nelcia St Jean installed as President of Rotary Club of Central Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT) officially welcomed President Nelcia St Jean as its president for the 2026–2027 Rotary year during its annual Changeover Ceremony held on July 25, 2026, marking the formal transition of leadership from Past President Zoe J. Walcott.
Levor A.H. Lettsome to contest VI elections as At Large candidate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Human Resource Manager Levor A.H. Lettsome has officially entered the upcoming general election as an at-large candidate, marking the first formal candidacy under the banner of the Virgin Islands Innovative Association (VIIA).
'The whole damn system is rigged'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has once again brought the current cost of living in the Virgin Islands (VI) into the spotlight, calling the system rigged.
TMB Enterprises gets $798,108.74 contract for de Castro Street Sidewalk Improvements
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands, has signed a $798,108.74 contract with TMB Enterprises for the Sidewalk Improvements to de Castro Street in Road Town.
VI Field Archery Federation granted Full Membership by International Field Archery Association
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Field Archery Federation (VIFAF) has reached a historic milestone, following its official acceptance as a Full Member of the International Field Archery Association (IFAA).
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