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HM Customs and the RVIPF Sign Memorandum of Understanding
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Contracts Signed for Design Services for Estate House #2 And National Cultural Arena
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Virgin Islands Launches First National Student Government
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Virgin Gorda Dumpsite Closed Due to Weather Conditions
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Virgin Gorda Dumpsite Closed Due to Weather Conditions
The Department of Waste Management is advising the Virgin Gorda community that the dumpsite has been closed today due to current weather conditions.
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The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund Launched with Global Audience at GSIS 2026
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VI Athletes Celebrated for Historic World Championships Qualifications
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Winter Apprenticeship Programme Relaunches with 123 Student Placements
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Building on Success: UN-VI Partnership Charts Course for Next Phase of Cooperation
The Government of the Virgin Islands today (17 March) convened a High-Level Dialogue on United Nations–Virgin Islands engagement for sustainable development, bringing together senior government officials, representatives of United Nations agencies, and members of the Virgin Islands National Sustainable Development Coordinating Committee.