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Enhancing Maritime Safety – Highlighted at North Sound Summit
Enhancing Maritime Safety – Highlighted at North Sound Summit Chief Marine Accident Investigator of the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), Mr. Jerome Padmore, continues to spotlight the Territory’s growing need for strengthened maritime safety measures.
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Mosquito Awareness Week to Focus on Source Reduction /Youth Engagement
The Environmental Health Division is joining regional partners in observing Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2026 from May 11–15, under the theme “Stop Disease Transmission, Start Source Reduction.”
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Applications for the Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme
The Department of Immigration is now accepting applications for the Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme for the upcoming Christmas vacation period, December 2025.
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Contract Signed For Solar Technology Energy Programme
Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley highlighted the Solar Technology Energy Programme (S.T.E.P.) as a key initiative for sustainable energy in the Virgin Islands. The program, led by the Ministry of Communications and Works, installs solar panels and inverters to reduce energy costs by up to 50% for participants. The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) covers all upfront costs, and customers can earn credits for excess energy sold back to the grid. Minister Kye M. Rymer emphasized the government's commitment to sustainable energy, investing $1 million in the initiative. Future phases will explore additional solar technologies.
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Virgin Islands Government Concludes Successful Participation in Joint Ministerial Council Meetings in London
Virgin Islands Government Concludes Successful Participation in Joint Ministerial Council Meetings in London The Government of the Virgin Islands today signaled the successful conclusion of this year's Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings, held in London, United Kingdom, where leaders and representatives of the United Kingdom's Overseas Territories (OTs) gathered to address shared challenges, strengthen intergovernmental collaboration, and chart a unified path forward.
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British Virgin Islands Government Welcomes Independent Affirmation of Sovereign Credit Ratings and Stable Economic Outlook
The Ministry of Finance is pleased to announce that S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has affirmed the British Virgin Islands' 'BBB' long-term and 'A-2' short-term sovereign credit ratings. This affirmation, accompanied by a stable outlook, serves as a powerful endorsement of our territory’s resilient institutional framework and our unwavering commitment to prudent fiscal management.
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Waste Management Boost Operations with New Bulldozer
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced the commissioning of a new bulldozer at the Pockwood Pond Waste Management Facility.
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Honourable Luce Hodge Smith Statement on Miss BVI Pageant 2025
The Miss BVI Pageant Committee, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development, has announced that the Miss BVI Pageant will not take place in 2025 due to planning and participation challenges. Despite this, the Ministry reaffirms its commitment to preserving the pageant's legacy and high standards. Appreciation was extended to Committee Chair Ms. Jno Lewis and her team for their dedication. The public will be updated on future plans, with anticipation for the pageant's return in 2026 to continue celebrating the talent and cultural pride of young Virgin Islands women.
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2025 Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme
The Department of Immigration is now accepting applications for the Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme for the summer period, June to August 2025. Parents wishing to participate must apply at least three weeks before their child’s arrival. Eligible children must be 17 years or younger and currently enrolled in primary or secondary school abroad. Required documents include a written request from the parent, travel itinerary (departing no later than August 31), copies of the parent's passport bio page and immigration permit, accommodation verification, a school letter indicating term dates, and the child’s birth certificate. Applications may be submitted via email to immigrationinfo@gov.vg or in person at the Department of Immigration Headquarters.
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Virgin Islands to Celebrate 75 Years of Restored Legislature
The Territory of the Virgin Islands is set to proudly commemorate 75 years since the restoration of its legislature, marking a significant milestone under the theme: Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future: The Virgin Islands 75 Year Journey Towards Self-Determination!