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Back-filling completed on Cox Heath Sea Defense Wall
COX HEATH, Tortola, VI- Back-filling on the 1450ft Cox Heath Sea Defense Wall has been completed, the Ministry of Communications and Works announced today, July 15, 2026.
Boundaries commission not needed for Anegada & JVD to have HoA Reps- Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) Mark H. Vanterpool is not buying Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley’s (R7) explanation that a boundaries commission would be necessary for Anegada and Jost van Dyke to have their own representative in the House of Assembly (HoA).
HM Customs launches upgraded SailClear system
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – His Majesty’s Customs in the Virgin Islands has launched an upgraded version of SailClear, the region’s electronic customs declaration system for yachts and pleasure craft.
VICCTF to hold stakeholder consultations ahead of Call for Proposals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A series of stakeholder consultations across the Territory will get underway from July 20 to 24, 2026, as the Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) prepares to launch its first Call for Proposals (CFP 2026-01) in August-September 2026.
Sunoco LP ‘in essence, has a monopoly on fuel’ in the VI- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has reiterated the need for anti-trust and the Trade Commission, this time using fuel as an example.
‘It is right to look again at a constitution last updated in 2007’- UK Constitution Negotiating Team lead
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom (UK) Constitution Negotiating Team is in the Virgin Islands (VI) for the first round of constitutional negotiations with the VI’s own Constitution Negotiating Team.
Another blow to the witch-hunt cases to lock up locals with zero evidence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The witch-hunt cases against local residents who have a history of speaking out against corruption, double standards and for the rule of law continue as taxpayers are footing millions and millions paying outside prosecutors.
BVIEC Long Bush Office will now accept water bill payments effective July 15
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI - Effective Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will begin accepting Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) bill payments at its Long Bush office, providing greater convenience for Virgin Islanders.
BVI Film Commission concludes successful 2026 Summer Film Academy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Film Commission has concluded another successful instalment of its Summer Film Academy. This year brought together aspiring filmmakers for four days of immersive storytelling, project development and industry mentorship. Developed as a storytelling and film incubator under the guiding concept,
Discover Your Story. Develop Your Project. Share Your Vision., the Film Academy challenged participants to transform original ideas into compelling scripted and docum
VI supports Association of Caribbean States’ push for closer regional cooperation
PANAMA CITY, Panama- The Virgin Islands (VI) supported the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) push for closer regional cooperation to tackle economic vulnerability, climate change and social challenges affecting the Greater Caribbean.
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