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Hon Smith discusses price stability with local supermarkets
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has met with representatives from major local supermarkets to discuss measures aimed at maintaining stable prices on...
Vacancy Notice - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Of The Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation is seeking a qualified person to fill the following position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation. The CEO is the primary executive responsible for...
French Heritage Week Returns with Music, Dancing, Fun
Scenic artwork depicting Frenchtown with the St. Anne’s Chapel sitting atop the hill in the center of the community. (Photo courtesy The French Heritage Museum) This year’s French Heritage Week festivities officially kick off on July 9 with live...

We’re not thinking! Walwyn bemoans new burden on employers
in All News / By: BVI News on July 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM / Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has warned that the government’s approach to legislation and economic policy is placing an unsustainable financial burden on employers in the Virgin Islands....

The £350 Billion a Year Lost to Corruption, Tax Dodging and Crime Every Year in the UK
As ministers search for cuts, a new parliamentary report reveals the hundreds of billions of pounds that could be clawed back into the UK’s flagging economy Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News Support our mission to provide fearless stories about and...
Small crowd @ BVI Music Beach Festival in CGB
- but I-Octane & Kalado brought the energy Disclaimer: Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) welcomes your thoughts, feedback, views, bloggs and opinions. However, by posting a blogg you are agreeing to post comments or bloggs that are relevant to the...
GOP megabill littered with special tax breaks
Special tax breaks for venture capitalists, Alaskan fisheries, spaceports, private schools, rum makers and others — together costing tens of billions of dollars — quietly caught a ride on Republicans' sprawling domestic policy megabill. The...

Londoners invited to apply for new series of Channel 4's Virgin Island
Virgin Island follows 12 adult virgins as they travel to a luxury Mediterranean retreat to embark on a unique course of intimacy. The course is designed to help the virgins overcome the fears holding them back from sex and intimacy. After the...

Sensational travel ideas and luxury island stays for 2025
Planning your next getaway? Whether you’re seeking serenity in the Castilian hills, diving into coral-rich waters or encountering wildlife aboard a boutique Arctic expedition ship, these travel ideas will thoroughly elevate your year ahead. Sip...
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission Launches Its Inaugural Film Festival: 284 Excellence Film Festival
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) proudly announces the 284 Excellence Film Festival (284XFF), a landmark event aimed at bridging the gap between Caribbean literature and Cinema. Spearheaded by the BVI Tourist...
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Calendar, June 23–July 4
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Calendar, June 23–July 4 MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025 Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection 10:00 A.M. Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall The Committee on Government Operations,...

US seeking deep-sea miners interested in leasing American Samoa's seabed
The U.S. is soliciting interest from prospective companies to lease American Samoa's seabed for deep-sea mining, amid a petition launched by advocacy groups seeking to halt the plan. There are only a few days left for the public to comment on the...
Festival and Fairs Committee Seeks Members on Sister Islands
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...
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Virgin Island’s Zac reveals why he was banned from contacting sex therapist Kat following conclusion of show
Virgin Island’s Zac has revealed why he was banned from contacting sex therapist Kat following the conclusion of the show. Zac was one of the 12 adult virgins to appear on the show, which was intended to help them lose their virginity. This was...

Virgin Islands Music Producer Thomas Marra Featured In Business Leader Spotlight For His Inspiring Professional Journey
(MENAFN- GetNews) Independent music producer and songwriter Thomas Marra is the subject of a newly released Business Leader Spotlight feature, highlighting his unique path from law enforcement to the entertainment industry. The in-depth article...
Op-Ed: It’s Time for the U.S. Virgin Islands to Take Mental Health Seriously
Nour Suid (Photo by Digna Blash) Our beautiful Virgin Islands have been hurting for some time and in many ways. One appears to be with our mental health system. In recent weeks, there’s been a heartbreaking increase in violence across our islands....

Virgin Island staff 'hit with strict bedroom ban' behind the scenes of Channel 4's raunchy TV hit
It might have been all about first-time thrills on screen, but behind the cameras of Virgin Island, things were far less steamy. While the series followed 12 virgins hoping to ditch their inexperience on national telly, it has been claimed that...

Pensacola Beach dining guide: Where to eat on the beach, from fancy to flip flops
If you’re making the trek out to Pensacola Beach for a sun-soaked day on the sand, you need to give some thought to your dining options to fuel the day. Whether you’re looking for a quick slice of New York-style pizza or a waterfront fresh catch...

TV's race to the bottom: How sexual humiliation and explicit romping are taking over telly as desperate show bosses resort to extreme measures to combat dwindling ratings
Mainstream terrestrial telly in the UK has gotten a whole lot steamier in recent years. The sea change arguably started with the launch of ITV2 reality dating show Love Island in 2015 - with its open romping and far too closely mic'd-up smooches....

With improved fitness and skills, GSA backs junior team for CASA success
Guyana’s junior squash team is heading to the Cayman Islands with high hopes of success at the 2025 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championship, which runs from June 29 to July 5. The squad announced by the Guyana Squash...