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August 14th, 2026
Higher prices for big businesses under new BVIEC rates

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly has approved a motion to amend the Statutory Rates, Fees and Charges Act, 2005, paving the way for a targeted adjustment to electricity rates aimed at improving the financial sustainability of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC).

August 12th, 2026
Adaejah T. Hodge 'belongs to all of us'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has used the Commonwealth Games Recognition Ceremony to call on the Virgin Islands public to stop politicising support for athletes and to rally behind sprint star Adaejah T. Hodge as a “national treasure” and blueprint for excellence.

August 6th, 2026
$2.5M Delta Capital Ltd investment: Bishop Cline wants answers

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI — Former Interim President of the National Democratic Party, Bishop John I. Cline, has demanded greater transparency from the Virgin Islands Government over the investment of US$2.5 million in financial institution Delta Capital Partners Limited in Jamaica.

August 3rd, 2026
Distrust for elected members is 'self-hating'- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has called on Virgin Islanders to reject doubt and embrace unity and trust in their own ability to govern, as the Territory moves deeper into constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK).

August 3rd, 2026
2 deposits made into Delta Capital Partners Ltd in 2022- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has revealed that two separate investment payments were made in 2022 in the controversial financial institution Delta Capital Partners Limited in Jamaica.

August 1st, 2026
Gov’t investment portfolios recorded $2M+ growth from 2021-2026- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said government’s investment portfolios have recorded positive growth in the last five years despite losses incurred.

July 31st, 2026
Nelcia St Jean installed as President of Rotary Club of Central Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT) officially welcomed President Nelcia St Jean as its president for the 2026–2027 Rotary year during its annual Changeover Ceremony held on July 25, 2026, marking the formal transition of leadership from Past President Zoe J. Walcott.

July 31st, 2026
'There must be accountability for any wrongdoing'- Premier on unauthorised deposits

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said there must be accountability for any wrongdoing when it comes to the unauthorised investment of public funds.

July 30th, 2026
VI Gov't signs contract for new social home in VG

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has officially signed a contract for the construction of a new social home for the Leonard family in Virgin Gorda, marking another milestone in the Government’s ongoing commitment to providing safe and secure housing for vulnerable residents across the Territory.

July 27th, 2026
Lions Club of Tortola installs new Board; Launches 'Service from the Heart' Year

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lions Club of Tortola welcomed its new Board of Directors for the 2026/2027 Lionistic year at an Installation Dinner on July 18, 2026, at Maria’s by the Sea Hotel, held under the theme “Service from the Heart.”

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