Finance and Business
Increase in Immigration Fees to go into effect October 1, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Immigration of the Virgin Islands has announced an increase in immigration fees, effective October 1, 2025.
BVIEC GM speaks out on disconnecting power supply of BVIHSA
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has defended the company for disconnecting health centres in 2024.
VI has fewer power outages but customers 'less tolerant'- Dr Neil M. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has said statistics show the territory is experiencing fewer power outages; however, customers seem to be less tolerant towards power outages than before.
VISTS receives $2.8K donation from Adult Spelling Bee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) has received a generous donation of $2800.00 from the Adult Spelling Bee held last month.
Nekita L. Turnbull confirmed in post of Chief Information Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islander Nekita L. Turnbull has been confirmed in the post of Chief Information Officer within the Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of the Virgin Islands, effective August 1, 2025.
VI trade mission to DR bears 1st fruit with decrease in egg prices
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Consumers in the Virgin Islands (VI) can now enjoy a decrease in the price of cage-free eggs under the ‘Oh So Good’ brand at RiteWay.
BVIEC is not a 'cash cow'- Dr Neil M. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has said that the Virgin Islands’ (VI) sole electricity company is not a "cash cow" as it still operates using original rates.
'Repurpose some of our public officers'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Noting that departments such as Immigration, Customs, Labour, and Passport Office are becoming so critical to the growth and development of the territory, commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the government has to do a better job of ensuring these departments are properly resourced.
The ‘ultimate goal’ is for Social Services to do more outreach- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said his long-term vision for the Social Services Department is for it to be more visible and engaging with the public.
UK influence on VI harmful to its growth- Edju En Ka
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of the Umoja radio programme, Cromwell Smith, aka 'Edju En Ka', has expressed his disagreement with the United Kingdom (UK) deciding how the Virgin Islands (VI) should run, as it is harmful to the territory's growth, development, and sustainability.
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