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VI not signing on to ‘free movement’ for nationals of CARICOM states- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands will not be signing on to the initiative of free movement for nationals of CARICOM member states, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated.
Body of slain firefighter Eric A. Albert given water salute before flight to DR
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Slain firefighter Eric Alezis Albert, who was fatally shot at Greenland on June 20, 2025, was given a water salute at Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island before the body was taken to Dominican Republic, the home country of the late Albert, on July 9, 2025.
BVIEC linemen being trained to do maintenance without turning off power
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- A 12-week Live-Line Training Workshop for linemen is nearing a close as the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) aims to reduce power outages when conducting maintenance on the grid.
1st cohort of PHSU medical students in VI receive their white coats
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Two Virgin Islanders are part of the inaugural cohort of medical students for the Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) here in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Gov’t engages public on removal of derelict vessels from SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI– As the Government of the Virgin Islands forges ahead with the long-awaited removal of derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour, residents of the Third District and the wider public were given an opportunity to share their opinions and concerns, as well as get a better understanding of the project, at Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Non-Belongers now eligible for assistance under amended Public Assistance Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several categories for eligibility have been added under the Public Assistance Act, enabling more people in the Virgin Islands (VI) to benefit.
CDB 'looks forward to supporting development plans of BVIEC'- CDB Division Chief
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "The Caribbean Development Bank looks forward to supporting the development plans of the BVIEC as it leads the transition of the energy sector to catalyse the sustainable development of the territory and improve lives and livelihoods of the population by reducing the cost of energy and improving the reliability and resilience of energy services."
UN’s C-24 draft resolution calls for VI’s full decolonisation
WASHINGTON, DC, USA- A draft resolution calling for the full decolonisation of the Virgin Islands (VI) has been adopted by the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24).
VI Premier reiterates calls for 'climate justice' for OTs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reiterated the call for the international community to provide climate justice to Overseas Territories, such as the Virgin Islands.
UPDATE: 14 onboard when Catamaran struck reef off Anegada- MSIRA
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- The catamaran that sank off Anegada on Sunday, July 6, 2025, reportedly struck a reef after exiting the Anegada Channel, the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) of the Premier's Office has disclosed.
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