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Parents and guardians seeking placement for students in public or private schools in the Virgin Islands are reminded that registration for the 2025-2026 academic year will open on January 2, 2025, and close on April 30, 2025. The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports is urging parents to submit applications within the registration period … Continued

Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has called for a united effort across the Virgin Islands to build stronger and more resilient communities capable of withstanding the growing impacts of climate change. Speaking in a recent interview, the premier stressed the need for comprehensive planning and collective action and he emphasized that achieving resilience will … Continued

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the BVI Bank Association has issued an important reminder to merchants regarding compliance with payment regulations. Specifically, the association highlighted that imposing a minimum spending requirement for card transactions or charging additional fees for card payments is a violation of both merchant agreements with banks and the regulations set … Continued

More than 100 children across the Virgin Islands were recipients of Christmas gifts, thanks to a donation from the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). The holiday initiative, held on December 16 at the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) Headquarters in East End, Tortola, brought festive cheer to the community. The event was a collaborative effort between the … Continued

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media that appears to promote violence as a means of political expression. Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Kenrick Davis has warned that the content of the video may cross legal thresholds, potentially constituting serious criminal offences under multiple laws. … Continued