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Can the BVI attract 2 million tourists next year?

The BVI could soon see a surge in tourism, with Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley outlining an a...

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St. Thomas man accused of violating Scarface Rule No. 1: ‘Don’t get hi...

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department has arrested a man for a variety d...

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Heavy Rainfall Causes Severe Wastewater Service In...

The LBJ Pump Station on St. Croix and a sewer line on St. Thomas have sustained significan...

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Senators OK range of bills including $250M in bonds to fund new ferry,...

ST. THOMAS — Senators approved a wide range of bills during Wednesday’s Legislative sessio...

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WAPA Board OKs Negotiations With Wartsila, Aggreko

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Executive Director and CEO Karl Knight received t...

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JLP veterans Karl Samuda and Mike Henry to step down from politics

Two of the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) most prominent veterans, Karl Samuda and Mike Henr...

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Climate resilience, illicit finance on JMC agenda

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has outlined some of the BVI’s key priorities for the Joint Mi...

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WAPA COO lauded for candor amid constant blackouts resigns, power fail...

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Interim Electric Chief Operating Officer for the Virgin Islands Water a...

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HUD Secretary Reviews Federal Support for WAPA Amid Utility’s Leadersh...

Adrianna Todman visits the Virgin Islands to evaluate CDBG-funded projects as WAPA navigat...

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Utilities working to fix major infrastructure failures

ST. THOMAS — The dismal state of the territory’s crumbling infrastructure was on full disp...

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35th Legislature Honors Nine Visionaries at Perma Plaque Ceremony

The 35th Legislature, under the leadership of Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr., hel...

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BVI educators now among region’s best-paid, says Premier

Educators in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) have become some of the highest-paid in the...

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Coast Guard seizes 35 ‘bales’ of cocaine and charges 2 crew members ab...

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two crew members of a go-fast boat were arrested after a Royal Canadia...

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Legislature Approves December 6th as Alicia “Chucky” Hansen Day to Hon...

Bill 35-0416 celebrates the unmatched contributions of Alicia “Chucky” Hansen, the longest...

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Gov’t earmarks $1.7M for VG social housing

During his recent budget address, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the governmen...

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Lutheran Services golf fundraiser nets over $30K for Queen Louise Home...

ST. CROIX — Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands raised more than $30,000 during...

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Several VI gas stations are not complying with air hose law, leaving m...

ST. CROIX — After recently popping a tire in a massive pothole while driving along Veteran...

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Legislature Approves Issuing New Bonds for Infrastructure Projects

A measure approved by the 35th Legislature on Wednesday authorized the Virgin Islands Gove...

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Bahamas Government to increase fines on security firms hiring non-nati...

The Bahamas government is taking strong action against private security firms that are ill...

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Residents in Haiti’s capital stand with police in a battle to repel th...

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Gangs launched a new attack on Haiti’s capital early Tuesday, target...

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Lawmakers Approve Up to $250 Million in Bonds for Major Road Projects...

GARVEE bond issuance will fund Veterans Drive Phase 2, a new inter-island ferry, and road...

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BVI employment on the rise, Premier says

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reported a steady increase in employment across the Britis...

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Education: Deadline for input on child abuse and neglect policy is Fri...

The Education Department announced Wednesday that its Internal Audit Division seeks public...

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Business owner eyes legal action to stop sewage flowing in C’sted Harb...

ST. CROIX — The owner of a boat tour and charter company that operates from the boardwalk...

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Senate Passes Bill To Honor Arthur “Gutu” Solomon and Myron “MC” Corbe...

This week, senators unanimously passed a resolution to rename the Charlotte Amalie High Sc...

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Second India-CARICOM Summit begins in Guyana

The second India-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit is scheduled to take place in Guyana...

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4 Virgin Islands students honored as Best in the Region in FCCA essay...

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan, tourism officials, cruise industry executives, e...

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VI Entrepreneur Kyle Sexius Spearheads Financial Literacy Program for...

Kyle Sexius’s initiatives include the Credit to Inmates Program, which offers second chanc...

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BVIPA to build new cargo warehouse at Port Purcell in 2025

The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) will construct a new general cargo facility at Port Purcel...

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EPA Seeks Input About Refinery Cleanup, Community Engagement

Amid ongoing discussions about a potential restart of the St. Croix refinery, the U.S. Env...

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