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284 News Friday July 11th 2025
RDA INVITES TENDERS FOR REMOVAL OF DERELICT VESSELS FROM SEA COWS BAY HARBOUR
The Recovery and Development Agency is now looking for qualified tenderers for the Removal and Disposal of Derelict Vessels from Sea Cows Bay Harbour. The unsightly derelict vessels have been a thorny issue since the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Opposition Leader at the time Julian Fraser protested about the unsavoury state … Continued
SUPPLIER MISAPPROPRIATES VIRGIN ISLANDS ICON AWARDS FUNDS – MATTER TURNED OVER TO AUTHORITIES
The producers of The Virgin Islands Icon Awards (VIcons), a celebration of Virgin Islands excellence, are deeply dismayed to report a serious breach of trust involving a contracted supplier. During a routine check on expected deliverables, including the swag bags and their contents, for The Virgin Islands Icon Awards held Sunday, it was discovered that … Continued
CIBC CARIBBEAN LAUNCHES 2025 WALK FOR THE CURE IN BVI WITH ART, ACTION, AND A $75K GOAL
CIBC Caribbean has officially launched the 2025 edition of its Walk for the Cure campaign in the British Virgin Islands with two vibrant and heartfelt Sip & Paint events, held June 17 and 18 at the Creative Waves Arts Hub in Road Town.Organized in collaboration with the BVI Cancer Society, The walk for the Cure … Continued
GOVERNMENT SEEKS PRICE STABILITY ON FOOD ITEMS AS $7.25 MINIMUM WAGE TAKES EFFECT
Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE, met with representatives from major local supermarkets to discuss measures aimed at maintaining stable prices on essential food items. The meeting held June 27 formed part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the cost of living for residents, particularly in light of … Continued
MINISTER SMITH CALLS SUPERMARKET TALKS ‘VERY GOOD’ AS FOOD PRICE DISCUSSIONS BEGIN
Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Lorna Smith has described her meeting with representatives from major local supermarkets as a very good one. Minister Smith met with them to discuss measures aimed at maintaining stable prices on essential food items. The meeting held June 27 formed part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to … Continued
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS, BEAUTIFICATION, AND DRAINAGE TOP PRIORITIES IN ROAD TOWN RENEWAL
Road Town is preparing for a long-anticipated transformation, as the Virgin Islands government allocates $1.2 million to begin a phased redevelopment of the capital. The initiative will be guided by a public-private partnership model, focused on strategic upgrades, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainable community development. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, speaking during the recent Road Town Partnership … Continued
GOVERNMENT SEEKS RESIDENTS FROM OUTER ISLANDS TO JOIN FESTIVAL AND FAIRS COMMITTEE
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting qualified residents on Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, and Virgin Gorda to serve as members on the Festival and Fairs Committee. Interested persons should be deemed to belong to the Virgin Islands by birth or descent or a resident in the Virgin Islands for a minimum of 25 … Continued