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March 17th, 2026
'Middle East tensions could potentially impact financial cooperation'- Kenneth B. Baker

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The financial services sector in the Virgin Islands could be affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly regarding levels of international cooperation, as the islands rely on global integration for business.

March 3rd, 2026
Parents of teens urged not to dismiss their children’s painful periods

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is joining in the recognition of March as Endometriosis Awareness Month, with Endometriosis Awareness Day being celebrated on March 28, 2026.

February 27th, 2026
Richard Ullger against firearms for business owners but open to debate

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Interim Acting Commissioner of Police (ACoP) Richard Ullger has said a debate should be held to discuss whether or not business owners should be allowed to have licensed firearms.

February 20th, 2026
‘It was the right decision to borrow money’ for infrastructure- Hon Penn

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said he will show support when the government does something good and has been consistent in doing so.

February 16th, 2026
$2M to $3M per year 'invested into scholarships for VI students’- Hon de Castro

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education has disclosed that a minimum of $2 to $3 million has been allocated to Virgin Islands students for the current year.

February 13th, 2026
American Jazz Drummer Dion G. Parson to headline fundraising concert in VI

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – American jazz drummer Dion G. Parson, who has roots in the Virgin Islands, will headline a fundraising concert aimed at supporting music development for schools across the Virgin Islands.

January 30th, 2026
US citizens do not require ETA to visit VI- Premier Wheatley clarifies

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- United States (VI) visitors to the Virgin Islands (VI) do not presently require Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said.

January 29th, 2026
VIP gov’t to complete its agenda 'before we go back to the polls’- Premier

BAUGEHRS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government has an agenda to complete before elections are called.

January 26th, 2026
Further increasing minimum wage requires ‘a delicate balance’- Premier Wheatley

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said there is a lot to consider and measures to put in place when it comes to further increasing the minimum wage.

January 20th, 2026
BVIHSA: Funding, staffing & global impacts are the major challenges

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Funding, staffing and global impacts are the three major challenges facing the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), according to Financial Comptroller Mr Errol Jones.

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