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BVIEC & W&SD merger: Opposition accused of using ‘scare tactics’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Stating that she is happy to know that the government is getting to the point of trying to solve the problem with Water and Sewerage Department (WS&D) once and for all, Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has chided the Opposition for using scare tactics on the public during the debate on the of the Virgin Islands Energy and Water Corporation Bill, 2026.
Merger of BVIEC & W&SD 'is nothing more than genius'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, the Minister for Health and Social Development, and Ninth District Representative in the Virgin Islands, has praised the proposed merger of the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) as nothing short of genius in addressing a long-standing problem and a means to increase access to financing.
Police officer convicted of Breach of Trust ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A police officer who was charged with Breach of Trust in January 2025 and later convicted has been ordered deported from the Territory by Governor Daniel Pruce.
2025 demonstrated 'depth & maturity' of VI's financial services sector- BVI Finance CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands has been positioned as one of the world’s most trusted international financial centres in 2025, with activity spanning digital assets, global capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, investment funds and infrastructure finance. That’s according to BVI Finance.
Hon Hodge-Smith urges public to pay attention to HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has called on members of the public to take an interest and pay attention to what is happening in the Virgin Islands (VI), particularly in the House of Assembly (HoA).
Newly launched Filipino radio programme ‘feels like it’s home’- Joanna E. Miranda-Gaskin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the launch of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) radio programme in the Virgin Islands (VI), Founding President of the Overseas Filipino Workers Organisation (OFWO) Mrs Joanna E. Miranda-Gaskin has said it has been well-received.
'We've come a very long way’ post Hurricane Irma- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Mrs Sharon P. Flax-Brutus, a leader in hospitality and tourism, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) has come a very long way in rebuilding its tourism product following the devastation of Hurricane Irma in 2017.
BVIFSC to hold face-to-face meetings in Panama, London & Hong Kong this month
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) has announced an early start to its sector-wide strategic collaboration mandate for 2026, which will take the form of face-to-face meetings locally, in Panama, London and Hong Kong starting mid-February 2026, under the Meet the Regulator (MTR) Forum umbrella.
Opposition members were informed of decision to cross the floor- Hon Stacy R. Mather
FISH BAY Tortola, VI- Members of the Opposition were not blindsided by the announcement made by their former Opposition colleague, Hon Stacy R. Mather, OBE (AL), to cross the floor and join the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government.
Premier Wheatley participating in landmark global forum in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- Premier of The Virgin Islands Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is participating in a landmark global forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that seeks to deliver tangible and high-impact outcomes for the sustainable development of the Greater Caribbean Region.
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