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USVI escalates charter yacht fee dispute; Gov. Bryan demands Oct. 2 meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA- As the impasse regarding the increase in charter yacht fees by the Virgin Islands (VI) continues, United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. met with the U.S. Department of the Interior in Washington on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
House Speaker releases Issue 2 of newsletter House Matters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Issue 2 of the House of Assembly’s (HoA) official newsletter, House Matters, has been released by HoA Speaker Hon Corine N. George-Massicote.
USVI: Federal judge dismisses $5M lawsuit over coast guard detention
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A federal judge has dismissed a $5 million lawsuit brought by Jerome Nibbs over the 36 days he spent detained aboard U.S. Coast Guard cutters after a suspected cocaine-smuggling vessel was intercepted near St. Thomas in June 2022.
VI reaffirms support for Brazil’s SDG 18 adoption initiative
BRASILIA, Brazil- The Virgin Islands has reaffirmed its support for Brazil’s voluntary initiative to promote the international adoption of Sustainable Development Goal 18 on ethnic and racial equality.
Hannah Hill Reservoir nears completion; refilling set for Tuesday
HANNAH HILL, Tortola, VI- Rehabilitation works on the Hannah Hill Reservoir are nearing completion, with the 480,000-gallon facility scheduled to begin refilling on Tuesday, September 22 2026, according to Minister for Communications and Works, the Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5).
BVIEC says its meter technicians being threatened with violence
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is urging members of the public to respect and cooperate with authorised employees and to ensure that Corporation-owned meters and other electrical equipment on their properties are safely and easily accessible.
NDP in trouble because ‘key members are out of place’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said one of the reasons the National Democratic Party (NDP) seems to be falling apart is that key members are out of place.
‘I’m not too concerned about’ Governor’s extension- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) revealed that he was not consulted about the one year extension to Governor Daniel Pruce’s term in the Virgin Islands; however, he is not concerned.
Christopher J. McKenzie wins prestigious STEP Lifetime Achievement Award
LONDON, United Kingdom- Virgin Islands trusts and estates lawyer Christopher J. McKenzie has been honoured with the prestigious STEP Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to the trusts and estates profession.
Governor out of territory again; David D. Archer Jr acting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With Mr Daniel Pruce out of the territory once again, Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr. is acting in the Office of the Governor from Thursday, September 17, to Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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