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HoA Management Act 2025 bill comes into effect today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (Management) Act, 2025, will come into effect today, January 30, 2026, following its assent on January 26, 2026.
'Neighbours can live in peace as we have for years'- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Our position is continuously clear. We remain committed to the duty of protecting and improving our environment and economy." This is according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), speaking on the recently implemented Commercial Recreational Vessels Licensing (Amendment) Act, 2025, particularly the fee increase, which has infuriated maritime stakeholders in the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
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HoA to increase to 15 elected members- Hon Julian Fraser
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- While speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, October 31, 2025, for the 30 Million USD Nanny Cay Development Project, Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3) made an announcement.
Applications reopen for VIF&FC targeting members from sister islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Applications reopened this week, targeting members from Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda for membership on the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC).
New Chair & Members for VI Scholarship Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several members have been appointed to the Virgin Islands Scholarship Committee for a term of two years and ten months, effective March 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.
Maritime Association airs concerns about maritime legislation amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) led a discussion on the proposed amendments to the maritime legislation on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
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Re-election as BVIOC President humbling & gratifying- Mr Ephraim E. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Ephraim E. Penn was re-elected as President of the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the BVIOC's Annual General Meeting (AGM).
BVIHSA looking for board members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is looking to fill the vacant positions of members on its board.
Virgin Islands Youth Parliament now has its full slate of members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Youth Parliament (VIYP) now has its full cohort of members following the administering of the Oath of Affirmation to three youth parliamentarians who were absent at the official launch in October.
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