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More than 300 USVI-based vessels gone or set to leave- Project Fair Waters
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Project Fair Waters is calling for a coordinated US-UK framework for the regional charter market after the Office of the United States Trade Representative identified the Virgin Islands’ (VI) vessel licensing fee structure as a foreign trade barrier to the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
Constitutional Negotiating Committee members named; No place for Walwyn!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has disclosed the names of the persons appointed to the Constitutional Negotiating Committee, which is expected to travel to London this year to hammer out a new constitution on behalf of the Virgin Islands.
Premier Wheatley expresses frustration with UK over delay of airport expansion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed frustration over the delay in the expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, attributed to a request from the United Kingdom (UK) government for additional studies.
Ex Acct General Arnold J. Ainsley 'made decision' to deposit $5M into Bank of Asia- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been revealed that the controversial deposit of $5M into the now defunct Bank of Asia was made by former Accountant General Arnold J. Ainsley, and that the deposit was not necessarily in compliance with financial legislation.
VIP celebrates 55 years in spectacular style, high fashion, unity & elegance
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- It was a night to remember as the oldest and most active political party in the Virgin Islands (VI) reached a 55-year milestone. The ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) had a big gala at Scrub Island Resort last evening, Saturday, April 18, 2026, with over 300 persons in attendance.
Sunrise Airways launches direct flights between VI & Dominican Republic
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) now has another airline option regarding travel between the VI and the Dominican Republic.
US & UK gov'ts shouldn't get involved in charter fee issue- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended the significant increase in licensing and entry fees for foreign-based commercial vessels, which took effect June 1, 2025, and said neither the United States nor the United Kingdom governments should get involved.
G’ovt to host Agricultural Exhibition & Market in April
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- In an effort to strengthen the territory’s food sovereignty, the Government of the Virgin Islands is encouraging all farmers and fishers to increase production and showcase the bounty of the islands during the 2026 Agricultural Exhibition and Market, which opens early next month.
Contract signed for fish landing site & Road Town Master Plan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has emphasised that recent international events, such as pandemics and geopolitical tensions, have highlighted the fragility of international supply chains, hence stating that it is not only wise but essential to strengthen local food production systems.
UPDATE: Gov't restores cistern @ abattoir in Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI— After weeks of ongoing water issues at the abattoir in Paraquita Bay, the government has reported that the cistern has been restored.
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