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‘The sun is free...Get on board’ with STEP- Hon Kye M Rymer
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), has encouraged Virgin Islanders to sign up for the Solar Technology and Energy Programme (STEP).
We don’t want business owners to be ‘disadvantaged’- Dr Lincoln E. Bobb
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dr Lincoln E. Bobb, Deputy Director of the Department of Trade, Investment, Promotion and Consumer Affairs, has said the department does not want the business owners it has invested in to be disadvantaged, hence the reason why support continues following the awarding of grants.
3 BVIFA staff achieve FIFA Coach Educators Diploma
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Three staff members of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) are further equipped to deliver quality football coaching education programmes in the Virgin Islands.
UPDATE: D3 Back-to-School relocated to Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock and his Third District Committee have announced a change of venue for the annual back-to-school event slated for today, Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Dwynel D. Davis wins VI Adult Spell-Off 2025
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Dwynel D. Davis emerged the top speller when the 4th edition of The VI Adult Spell-Off was held at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, in Paraquita Bay on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Quarterly Sister Islands meeting held on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Senior Managers from across the public service were engaged in the quarterly Sister Islands Coordination Committee Meeting on Anegada.
Premier Wheatley gives thumbs up to Village Cay, Rhythm+Sands, Food & Rum Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Village Cay, Rhythm+Sands, Food & Rum Festival is expected to enhance the Virgin Islands' tourism product and boost businesses during the slow tourism season.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola launches radio programme 'Rotary Spotlight'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT) has introduced a new radio programme, aimed at inspiring volunteerism within communities across the Virgin Islands (VI).
DMV reminds of re-implementation of Derelict Vehicle Disposal Fee beginning Sept. 1
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Starting on September 1, 2025, Virgin Islanders will be required to pay a fee for the disposal of derelict vehicles as part of an initiative by the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Health and Social Development.
VI youth @first ever CARIFESTA Student Jamboree
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- For the first time, the Caribbean Festival of the Arts (CARIFESTA) is hosting a Student Jamboree, which is running concurrently with the bigger CARIFESTA celebrations and young people from the Virgin Islands (VI) are attending.

