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Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour Celebrates Successful 2026 Easter Festival WahooMania Tournament

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irgin Gorda Yacht Harbour (VGYH) proudly hosted another thrilling and successful 2026 Easter Festival WahooMania Fishing Tournament, continuing a long-standing tradition of bringing together the territory’s top anglers, crews, and supporters for a weekend of world-class sport fishing. Held over Easter weekend, this year’s tournament showcased thrilling fishing conditions, strong participation, and impressive catches across … Continued

Well Water at Paraquita Bay not suitable for farming says Agriculture Director

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As water continues to be a major problem for farmers at Paraquita Bay, the Director of Agriculture Theodore James recently told the Standing Finance Committee of the technical limitations associated with irrigation and well usage, confirming that well water at Paraquita Bay at present was brackish, contaminated and unsuitable for farming. James was responding to … Continued

BVI athletes return home, Jah’kyla Morton secures territory’s lone medal

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The British Virgin Islands delivered record-breaking performance at the 53rd CARIFTA Games in Grenada, highlighted by a national relay debut and a standout silver medal finish. A major milestone came on the track as Caedon Fraites, Deneil Clarke, Shaumal Donovan, and Macayla Logan etched their names into the record books. The quartet became the first … Continued

Road Town Fast Ferry launches daily service to Virgin Gorda

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Road Town Fast Ferry (RTFF) has officially launched daily ferry service between Road Town and Virgin Gorda, offering residents and visitors more travel options. Speaking to JTV Channel 55, RTFF owner Albion “Bobby” Hodge said the new service was introduced in response to requests from the Virgin Gorda community.  “We decided to start doing some … Continued

RTFF Owner Albion “Bobby” Hodge.

Contract signed for roof repairs and lightning protection at Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital

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The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in collaboration with the Government of the Virgin Islands and the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), has signed a contract for roof repairs and the installation of a lightning protection system at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital and its Annex building. The contract, valued at $200,044.00, … Continued

Unite BVI launches 2026 impact challenge to support ocean-focused entrepreneurs

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Unite BVI has opened applications for its 2026 Impact Challenge, offering up to $200,000 in funding and a year of incubation support for local entrepreneurs developing solutions to protect and restore ocean health. The annual competition, powered by the VI Purpose Fund, aims to identify and scale businesses addressing urgent environmental and economic challenges facing … Continued

2025 winners: Block Works VI (left) and Beyond the Reef (right).

HLSCC and University of Malta sign agreement to boost research and opportunities for Island States

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The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and the University of Malta (UM) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, academic exchange, and institutional development, with a focus on issues affecting small island developing states (SIDS). The agreement was signed by HLSCC President Dr Richard Georges and Rector … Continued