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Deputy Governor reports 'significant growth' in Public Service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr. stated that the public service has shown significant growth over the past year.
10 vessel groundings reported for 2025; 4 in December- MSIRA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Vessel owners and operators have been urged to increase their vigilance while navigating the waters of the Virgin Islands, due to a significant rise in vessel grounding incidents recently recorded in the territory.
OTs must focus on tourism for 'economic transformation'- Margaret E. Hodge
LONDON, United Kingdom- United Kingdom (UK) anti-corruption advisor Baroness Margaret E. Hodge has called on Overseas Territories (OTs) engaging in financial services to prioritise tourism as a key strategy for economic transformation.
TAG Introduces major global brand 'BAIC' to VI
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI— Tortola Auto Group (TAG) has announced the official introduction of BAIC, one of China’s leading automotive manufacturers, to the Virgin Islands.
'JMC remains an invaluable opportunity for OTs' to speak on challenges- Premier Wheatley
LONDON, England, UK- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has hailed the 2025 Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings as a success.
USVI appeals to US for review of new VI licensing & entry fees
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI– A delegation representing the maritime sector of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is advocating for an immediate response to what they describe as a “predatory and unfair” fee structure recently enacted by the Virgin Islands (VI). They note that these rising costs are expected to significantly impact charter activity across the region.
Jacqueline E. Vanterpool is 'an inconvenient presence'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Social commentator and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline has described Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool as an "inconvenient presence" that hinders the United Kingdom (UK) from implementing certain plans related to the territory's security system.
The UK police is not a 'shining example' for the VI- Troy E. Christopher
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Businessman and former political candidate Troy E. Christopher has expressed his concern that the United Kingdom (UK) policing structure does not serve as a shining example for the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI to discuss borrowing protocols with UK to come out of 'fiscal straitjacket'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R9) has criticised the United Kingdom (UK) government regarding the outdated and controversial Protocols for Effective Financial Management signed between the governments of the UK and VI on April 23, 2012.
Governor Pruce orders 'full external investigation' into recent prison break
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– As increased measures have been implemented to continue the manhunt for the two escaped prisoners, Governor Daniel Pruce has announced that he will commission a full, independent, external investigation into the circumstances that led to the escape of Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who broke out of His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut on October 25, 2025.
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