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VI Gov't to remove visa requirement for work permit holders- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In a move to foster a more business-friendly environment, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced the removal of visa requirements for work permit holders.
Rajah A. Smith will only run for D3 Rep if Hon Fraser is ‘not on the ballot’
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Local contractor Mr Rajah A. Smith has said he is willing to run in District 3 for the next general elections only if current representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA, decides not to run for re-election.
‘We see your struggles, we hear your concerns’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) sought to deliver a message of hope during the highly anticipated State of the Territory Address titled, ‘Keep Moving Forward: Building a Sustainable Nation at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Social Security Board to launch Penalty Amnesty Programme on July 1
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Social Security Board (SSB) has announced that a Penalty Amnesty Programme will come into effect on July 1, 2026, to give eligible contributors an opportunity to settle outstanding Social Security and National Health Insurance (NHI) contributions while benefitting from waived surcharges and penalties.
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HM Prison in lockdown due to suspected contraband
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our News Centre is that His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, has been in lockdown since this morning, June 9, 2026, as police and prison officers are said to be looking for suspected contraband.
Annual closed season for sea turtles in effect
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders are urged to refrain from hunting or rearing sea turtles during the annual closed season, which began this April.
12 young swimmers to compete @ VISF Long Course Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club will compete this weekend at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix at the Dolphins Pool.
Opposition vows to support government in matters relating to CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Members in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have vowed to support the government over what was referred to as a ‘perfect storm’ over several issues in the VI, including matters related to the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
Late legislator Carvin Malone to lie in state from Feb 1, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The official funeral of former legislator Mr Carvin Malone will be held on Friday, February 2, 2023, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
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