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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.
BVIPA reaches out to Florida team to assist with sargassum seaweed influx
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has reached out to a team from Florida, in the United States, to assist in addressing the influx of sargassum seaweed.
Bishop John I Cline named interim President of the NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After announcing in March of this year that the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the breakaway Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) had merged under the NDP banner, there has been some more development within the NDP.
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.
Water disruption in D3 due to building of retaining wall on 'Elevator Hill'
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents of Sea Cows Bay, Havers, and Pookwood Pond are being advised of a temporary disruption in water supply.
'No Belonger' should be allowed to vote on independence referendum- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Outspoken commentator and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who is a proponent of independence, is of the view that Belongers should not be allowed to vote if a referendum on independence is called in the Virgin Islands (VI).
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VI to launch new 911 Computer-Aided Dispatch system on Sept 11
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A new 911 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for the Virgin Islands is set to come on stream on Thursday, September 11, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response services in the territory.
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.
Paraquita Bay Road reopens
HODGE'S CREEK, Tortola, VI—The Ministry of Communications and Works has reported that Paraquita Bay Road has reopened for vehicular access as of Sunday, September 7, 2025.
‘Community policing is our identity’- Acting CoP Jacqueline E. Vanterpool
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has said community policing is the identity of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
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