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D7 & 8 property owners urged to sign up for 'free connection' to sewage system
LONG SWAMP, Tortola, VI – Property owners in the Seventh and Eighth Districts, particularly in Fat Hogs Bay, Long Look, and Greenland, are encouraged to sign up for free connections to the sewage system from now until December 2026.
BVIEC makes 'no apologies' when it comes to employees' safety- Dr Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has said he will never compromise the safety of the employees, even if it means keeping power off.
Tropical wave in Atlantic could be the next named storm- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said it continues to monitor a tropical wave in the Atlantic that could possibly be the next named storm of the season.
VI’s trailblazer, pioneer, nation builder & visionary Robert A. Mathavious passes
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The Virgin Islands has been plunged into mourning after the passing this morning, Sunday, September 14, 2025, of Dr Robert A. Mathavious, OBE.
USVI: Jeavon 'UnkleMehn' Sasso has died
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The Virgin Islands is mourning the loss of Jeavon Sasso, known to fans as Sasso, Uncle Sasso, and UnkleMehn, who died after being removed from life support. The VIPD confirmed his passing Thursday morning but has not yet specified the exact date or time of death, though it is believed to have occurred Wednesday.
12% increase in domestic violence- Acting DCP Davis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The surge in violence across the territory will take centre stage at the first-ever Anti-Crime Summit later this month.
Increase in Immigration Fees to go into effect October 1, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Immigration of the Virgin Islands has announced an increase in immigration fees, effective October 1, 2025.
BVIPA reaches out to Florida team to assist with sargassum seaweed influx
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has reached out to a team from Florida, in the United States, to assist in addressing the influx of sargassum seaweed.
Bishop John I Cline named interim President of the NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After announcing in March of this year that the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the breakaway Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) had merged under the NDP banner, there has been some more development within the NDP.
VI has fewer power outages but customers 'less tolerant'- Dr Neil M. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has said statistics show the territory is experiencing fewer power outages; however, customers seem to be less tolerant towards power outages than before.
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