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Cabinet Office Team Learns about The 250th Anniversary of The Self-Manumission of The Long Look Free People
The Cabinet Office Team received an engaging and informative presentation on May 4 from Ms. Bernadine Louis, Chair of the Executive Committee for the 250th Anniversary of the Self-Manumission of the Long Look Free People and Co-Chair of the Long Look/East End Heritage Committee. She highlighted the historical significance of the Self-Manumission of the Long Look Free People as part of the Committee’s ongoing public awareness outreach.
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Duty Free Essential Goods
To ensure affordability of basic necessities, the Government of The Virgin Islands has introduced a temporary adjustment of duties on a defined Basket of Goods. .
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Sir Lindsay Hoyle is First Speaker of the UK House of Commons to Visit the Virgin Islands
The Government of The Virgin Islands is hosting the first official visit by a Speaker of the UK House of Commons from 16-19 February 2026.
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Public Eye to Highlight Team BVI's Achievement at FIRST Global Challenge in Panama
The public is encouraged to tune in on Wednesday, 5th November at 6:00 p.m. for Public Eye, which will feature the five students and mentors of Team BVI following their recent participation in the 2025 FIRST Global Robotics Competition, where the Territory placed 42nd globally.
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Schedule for Public Visits to MV Logos Hope
The public is being advised of the schedule to visit the world's largest floating bookfair - MV Logos Hope as it calls on the Virgin Islands.
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HM Prison and Waste Management Team Up to Boost Sustainability
The Ministry of Health and Social Development’s partnership with His Majesty’s Prison has led to improved waste disposal and environmental sustainability at the facility. Following a Senior Management Team meeting chaired by Permanent Secretary Ms. Tasha Bertie, the Departments of Waste Management and HM Prisons addressed waste removal challenges, resulting in the reinstatement of a dedicated garbage bin that has enhanced cleanliness and safety. They are also collaborating to boost recycling efforts and reduce landfill waste, inspired by a recent visit to the Island’s Eco Park by prison staff and inmates, which sparked ideas to integrate recycling into daily prison routines for environmental responsibility and inmate rehabilitation. Superintendent Kendall praised the teamwork and thanked the Waste Management Director and Green VI for their support, highlighting the positive impact on prison conditions. The Ministry commends this cooperation and encourages other agencies to adopt similar joint efforts to improve services and promote a greener Virgin Islands.
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Virgin Islands Tourism Summit '26
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development is inviting all tourism stakeholders to attend the Virgin Islands Tourism Summit '26 at Peter Island Resort. Deadline to register is June 3rd
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Team Jazmin are the Winners of the Summer Robotics Camp Exhibition
Team Jazmin are the winners in the 2025 Summer Robotics Camp Exhibition and Showcase hosted by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports. The team triumphed over Trojan Horse and Fried Chicken in the showcase held at the Enis Adams Primary School Courtyard on July 18th.
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SAVE THE DATE: Virgin Islands Tourism Summit ‘26
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development is pleased to announce that the Virgin Islands Tourism Summit ‘26 is scheduled to take place 10 and 11 June, 2026.