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January 13th, 2026
Joanna Vass appointed the new CEO of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Board of Directors of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd has announced the appointment of Joanna Vass as the new CEO of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd, effective July 1, 2025.

January 13th, 2026
USVI Governor asks President Trump to intervene in USVI-VI charter fee issue

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has written to US President Donald J. Trump and his Cabinet seeking federal action in dealing with the increase in charter vessel fees by the Virgin Islands (VI).

January 12th, 2026
VI charter fees harming USVI jobs & economy- Federal Trade Report

WASHINGTON, DC, USA- The Sixteenth Report to Congress on the Operation of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act has reported that the Virgin Islands’ (VI) charter fees are “significantly affecting” the marine tourism industry in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), less than a year after coming into effect.

January 12th, 2026
Soggy Dollar earns 3rd #1 spot as USA Today's Best C/bean Beach Bar

WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- Soggy Dollar has made a three-peat, earning the number one spot on USA Today’s 10 Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean (2026) for an unforgettable time for the third year in a row.

January 11th, 2026
New elevator shaft & updated signage coming @ RT Clinic

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is officially accepting tenders for upgrades at the Road Town Clinic.

January 10th, 2026
'Consistent compliance with contributions & regulations is indispensable' for NHI- Lorie A. Freeman

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A call has been made to employers and small businesses owners in the Virgin Islands (VI) to consistently honor their commitments to the National Health Insurance (NHI).

January 9th, 2026
NAGICO Insurances Upgraded to A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- NAGICO Insurances, one of the Caribbean’s leading insurance groups, today, January 9, 2026, announced that global credit rating agency A.M. Best has upgraded the Group’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) from BBB+ to A- (Excellent).

January 9th, 2026
THSEAS programme to support 9 elite VI athletes this year

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nine elite Virgin Islands (VI) athletes will benefit from the Tahesia Harrigan Scott Elite Athlete Scholarship (THSEAS) Programme this year.

January 9th, 2026
RDA honours 'life, legacy & extraordinary service' of late Karía J. Christopher

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has paid tribute to the late Director of Communications, Mrs Karia J. Christopher, who passed away suddenly on Friday, December 5, 2025.

January 8th, 2026
Saturday & the Silence that followed

By Concerned Citizen

By mid-morning, the texts started. Flight cancelled. Check your email. Did you see the news?

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