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VI Climate Change Trust Fund to be launched in Canary Islands next week
GRAN CANARIA, Canary Islands- The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund, which was legally established in March 2015 by passage of The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund Act, will be officially launched at the upcoming Global Sustainable Islands Summit in Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands next week.
VI hosting regional national disaster management meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Coordinators from 20 states around the Caribbean, as well as key regional hazard experts, are currently in the Virgin Islands for the national disaster management meeting this week, which is being held as part of the 17th meeting of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
Amendments to a 1997 bill could allow spearfishing in VI- Dr Karl Dawson
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The District 1 Representative, Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson, has said in the absence of the Food Security Bill, the easiest way to address fishing restrictions in the Virgin Islands (VI) would be to amend a 1997 bill.
HoA to increase from 13 seats to 15 before 2027 elections– House Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome Constitutional Review Commission recommended steps to provide for a sixth Minister of Government, noting that the Constitution prescribes a ratio between Ministers and elected Members and that increasing the number of Ministers would therefore require an increase in elected membership.
MoU & Deed of Contribution signed for design of student dormitories @HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- “This isn't just a routine action. It is a statement of intent. It is a declaration that the Virgin Islands is ready to take another bold stride in strengthening our education system, expanding opportunities for our people, and positioning our Territory for a more diversified and resilient future.”
Lesmore Smith announced as independent candidate but 'willing to join a party'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Local businessman and horse racing icon Mr Lesmore Smith has announced his intention to run in the next general elections in the Virgin Islands, which is constitutionally due in 2027.
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VI Gov’t honours 14 outstanding farmers & fishers
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Outstanding farmers and fishers from across the Virgin Islands (VI) were honoured by the government during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market on April 10, 2026.
VG's Mystiq M. Flax-Charles wins 2026 VI Model of the Year in St Croix
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI- Mystiq M. Flax-Charles of the Virgin Islands has won the 2026 VI Model of the Year, earning an opportunity to travel to New York to further his modelling career.
US & UK gov'ts shouldn't get involved in charter fee issue- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended the significant increase in licensing and entry fees for foreign-based commercial vessels, which took effect June 1, 2025, and said neither the United States nor the United Kingdom governments should get involved.
Hon Kye M. Rymer leads VI delegation @Seatrade Cruise Global 2026
MIAMI, Florida, USA– A delegation from the Virgin Islands (VI) has departed the territory to participate in Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, taking place in Miami, Florida, from April 13 to 16, 2026.
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