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UK ANTI-CORRUPTION IN THE TERRITORY- BARONESS HODGE WILL ASSESS PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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The UK’s Anti-Corruption Champion, Baroness Margaret Hodge, is currently in the territory to assess progress in implementing commitments on beneficial ownership registers.    Speaking ahead of her meetings with government officials and financial and legal sector representatives, scheduled for 23 and 24 September, Baroness Hodge said the UK is committed to transparency and the international fight … Continued

NICOY HENDRICKSON SELECTED AS INAUGURAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ONE YOUNG WORLD 2025 SUMMIT IN MUNICH

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Unite BVI Foundation, in partnership with Virgin Unite, is proud to announce the selection of Nicoy Hendrickson as the British Virgin Islands’ representative at the prestigious One Young World 2025 Summit in Munich, Germany. This marks a historic moment for the BVI, as Hendrickson will be the Territory’s first representative to attend this global gathering … Continued

BVI SAILOR JOINS GLOBAL FLOTILLA TO DELIVER AID TO GAZA

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British Virgin Islands national Dane Hunter has joined the Global Samud Flotilla, an international mission seeking to break the blockade of Gaza and deliver urgently needed humanitarian aid. Hunter, who has Palestinian friends in the Caribbean and New York, said his decision to join was deeply personal.  “It’s a man-made tragedy. You have starving kids. … Continued

BROWNE DEFENDS ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA’S TIES WITH CHINA AMID CRITICISMS

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has defended Antigua and Barbuda’s long standing relationship with China, dismissing calls for Caribbean nations to rethink their diplomatic and economic ties with China. He was speaking during a ceremony celebrating the 76th anniversary of progress and friendship between China and Antigua and Barbuda. Browne praised China’s contributions to infrastructure development … Continued

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS

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The Ministry of Communications & Works is advising the motoring public of current and upcoming road closures to facilitate major infrastructure works in the territory. The road from Sea Cow’s Bay over the hill to Road Town will be closed for two weeks to accommodate works in George’s Hallow. Motorists using the Paul Wattley Road … Continued

HOA APPEALS FOR PATIENCE FROM THE PUBLIC ON SALARY INCREASES REPORT

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After receiving massive increases in salaries for more than one year without the public’s knowledge, the House of Assembly in a release says it is dedicated to accountability and transparency. The release says the House of Assembly acknowledges the Special Report of the Auditor General concerning the Financing of the 2024 Public Service Salary Increases, … Continued

BVIAA PRESIDENT PRAISES ATHLETES’ PERFORMANCES

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President of the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA), Steve Augustine, has commended the efforts of the territory’s athletes following their performances at the recent World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, while expressing optimism for stronger showings in the future. Augustine highlighted the performance of sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite, who clocked 10.23 seconds in the men’s 100 metres. He … Continued

UK REVOKES ORDER IN COUNCIL AFTER “SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS” ON COI REFORMS

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The United Kingdom has formally moved to revoke the Order in Council that would have allowed it to suspend the Virgin Islands’ constitution and impose direct rule, citing “important and significant progress” by the Government of the Virgin Islands in implementing Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms. In a letter dated September 22, 2025, UK Minister … Continued