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Issues beneath pavement drives DeCastro Street sidewalk rebuild- RDA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency RDA has raised concerns stating that the spreading tree roots along DeCastro Street have lifted and displaced sidewalk slabs, creating uneven surfaces that pose serious trip hazards, restrict wheelchair and mobility access, and make it difficult for pedestrians to move safely between the sidewalks and nearby businesses in Road Town.
Mekhi Waters of VG charged following assault resulting in injuries
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A 23-year-old man was charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm and two counts of Criminal Damage following a recent incident on Virgin Gorda.
USVI: Woman arrested after allegedly stabbing partner over cheating
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A woman from the Dominican Republic has been arrested and charged with stabbing her partner in the thigh after confronting him over allegations that he had been unfaithful, according to police.
‘I share that frustration’- Hon Wheatley as VG emergency services relocated
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Health and Social Development Minister Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has issued a direct apology to residents of Virgin Gorda over the disruption to services at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre, acknowledging the frustration caused by the temporary relocation of emergency care.
Deputy Premier Fraser launches first climate resilience grants for VI communities
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Climate Change, the Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, (R3) officially launched the first call for proposals under the Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF), marking a shift “from establishment to implementation and from policy to action".
Reduce electricity consumption ‘where practical’- BVIEC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has said 95 per cent of its customers use 1,500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) or less each month, as the targeted fuel subsidy adjustment took effect on September 1, 2026.
FSC launches Robert A. Mathavious Scholarship Grant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has launched the FSC Robert A. Mathavious Scholarship Grant, the FSC disclosed in its August 28, 2026, Newsletter.
UPDATE: Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic- Temporary Service Arrangements
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Due to a minor building issue that has compromised air quality within the facility, the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic is temporarily adjusting its services while the maintenance team addresses the issue. A scheduled deep cleaning will also be carried out to ensure the facility is safe for staff and patients.
VI businessman among 3 held in $193.5m cocaine bust in T&T
LONGDENVILLE, Trinidad and Tobago — A 42-year-old Virgin Islands businessman is among three people detained after police seized 416.5 kg of cocaine valued at $193.5 million hidden inside backhoe tyres during an intelligence-led raid in Longdenville, Trinidad.
Site visit conducted for Major Peebles Wing roof & lightning protection repairs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has taken a key step toward upgrading critical health infrastructure, hosting a site visit and bidders’ conference at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital for upcoming roof and lightning protection repairs to the Major Peebles Wing.
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