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One of the biggest Christmas in July held @ Pond Bay on VG
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- One of the biggest Christmas in July events was held at Pond Bay on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
USVI: Trump signs bill to keep rum tax rate @ $13.25 benefiting U.S. Territories
VI CONSORTIUM
WASHINGTON D.C., USA- President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” into law on July 4, securing a historic victory for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands by permanently setting the rum cover-over rate at $13.25 per proof gallon. The provision, a cornerstone of the tax reconciliation package, ends decades of uncertainty for the territories by ensuring a stable flow of federal excise tax revenues from rum production, projected to deliver over $1 billion c
Expect ‘nonstop vibes all day’ @ Xmas in July- BVI Tourist Board
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Live music, grilled/BBQ cuisine, island culture, and nonstop vibes all day long are what the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC) says patrons can expect when Xmas in July is held at Pond Bay on July 26, 2025.
Premier Wheatley attends BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) was among the large number of persons who attended the annual BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico.
Massive blackout hits Puerto Rico, leaving nearly 1.3 million in the dark
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Early Tuesday morning, Puerto Rico experienced a widespread blackout, leaving over 1.3 million residents without power just as the island prepared to welcome the New Year.
November begins with severe weather threat
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The National Weather Service has issued several warnings as unsettled weather marks the start of November for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands (USVI), with conditions favouring heavy rain, flash floods, hazardous seas, and dangerous rip currents.
VI rugby players to open season with friendly game in Puerto Rico
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Rugby players in the Virgin Islands are currently getting in shape for a friendly game against Puerto Rico later this month.
PR enacts law banning discrimination against natural Afro-textured hairstyles
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Puerto Rico’s Governor Pedro Pierluisi recently signed into law a landmark bill banning discrimination against those who opt to wear their unprocessed, Afro-textured hair in styles such as afros, locs, twists, cornrows and curls.
Scrub Island Resort launches summer 'specials' for locals, USVI & PR
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has launched its summer special for locals, and residents of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and Puerto Rico.
About 5000 people & 500 vessels participated in Xmas in July 2024- BVITB
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Despite many activities happening on Tortola on the weekend, the annual Christmas in July turned out to be another success this year.
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