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Rhiann Ramlall & Erisha Bobb are top students of HLSCC's Class of 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Business Administration major Rhiann Ramlall received the President’s Award for the highest full-time GPA, while Accounting and Finance major Erisha Bobb was awarded the President’s Award for the highest part-time GPA during the 33rd graduation ceremony of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
VI Gov't to remove visa requirement for work permit holders- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In a move to foster a more business-friendly environment, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced the removal of visa requirements for work permit holders.
UPDATE: VI fall 4-0 to Gibraltar in football friendly in Europe
EUROPA POINT, Gibraltar- They were favoured to win against Gibraltar; however, the Virgin Islands were blanked 4-nil by the hosts in their international football friendly at Europa Point Stadium on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
International & regional tourism leaders attending 2-day summit in VI next week
PETER ISLAND, VI- The Virgin Islands is set to host a Tourism Summit aimed at bringing together various stakeholders in the tourism industry, including leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and creatives.
Premier Wheatley supports transfer of security power to elected Gov't
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI-Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has called for the Virgin Islands' security responsibilities to be transferred from the United Kingdom to the Virgin Islands government.
Journey towards independence must begin with food security- Dion M. Jennings
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI- “Independence is a process. It's not something that’s going to happen overnight, and I think we have been on a path for quite some time, trying to get more autonomy when it comes to self-governance, but I believe, in my humble opinion, that we dropped the ball along the way in the last 10 or 20 years.”
Virgin Islanders called on to be vigilant rather than worried - Ronald E. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Medical Officer in the Virgin Islands, Dr Ronald E. Georges, has urged residents to be vigilant rather than worried, as the hantavirus remains a low risk in the Caribbean.
Premier Wheatley on official visit to UK
LONDON, United Kingdom— Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is in the United Kingdom (UK).
Locals express frustration over 'discriminatory hiring practices' in yachting industry
NANNY CAY, VI– Local boat captains and chefs in the Virgin Islands are expressing significant concerns over a growing lack of employment opportunities. They attribute this crisis to discriminatory hiring practices by major charter companies, manipulation of the work permit system, and changes in cross-border regulations.
UPDATE: VI play St Kitts & Nevis in semis of 3X3 ANOECS Basketball Tournament
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hosts Virgin Islands are in the semi-finals of the 3X3 ANOECS U23 Basketball Tournament being held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
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