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Food heroes to be recognised at 2026 exhibition market

4+ hour, 30+ min ago  (366+ words) The government has announced plans to place farmers and fishers at the centre of this year's Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market, with officials highlighting their role in strengthening food security across the territory. According to a press release issued…...

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bvinews. com > police-pledge-focus-on-high-risk-crimes-amid-violence-concerns

Police pledge focus on high-risk crimes amid violence concerns

4+ hour, 19+ min ago  (447+ words) Acting Police Commissioner Richard Ullger has said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will prioritise high-risk and violent crimes as part of a broader effort to improve public safety and resource allocation. Speaking on the Talking Points programme, Ullger…...

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bvinews. com > delta-petroleum-acquired-by-sunoco-lp

Delta Petroleum acquired by Sunoco LP

4+ hour, 14+ min ago  (345+ words) Sunoco LP has taken control of Delta Petroleum in a deal that expands the company's reach into the Virgin Islands market. Word of the transaction emerged through a company letter seen by BVI News. The deal officially closed on April…...

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bvinews. com > vip-gala-ndp-convention-both-set-for-april-18

VIP gala, NDP convention both set for April 18

4+ hour, 2+ min ago  (338+ words) It may be a coincidence or deliberate timing, but the BVI's two major political parties " the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and the National Democratic Party (NDP) " both have major events set for April 18. The ruling VIP will be hosting a…...

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bvinews. com > 200k-contract-signed-for-hospital-roof-repairs

$200 K contract signed for hospital roof repairs

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (459+ words) A $200, 000 contract has been awarded for critical roof repairs and the installation of a lightning protection system at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital and its Annex, as authorities continue their efforts to strengthen the territory's healthcare infrastructure. The Virgin…...

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bvinews. com > bvi-must-consider-land-reclamation-for-future-growth

BVI must consider land reclamation for future growth

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (540+ words) The BVI may soon have to consider land reclamation as a necessary step to support future economic development, according to comments made during a recent radio discussion on Crown land management. Land reclamation is effectively the process of creating new…...

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bvinews. com > jahkyla-bvis-2026-carifta-athletes-get-heroes-welcome

Jah'kyla, BVI's 2026 CARIFTA athletes get heroes' welcome

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (281+ words) The BVI is celebrating a commendable showing at the recent 53rd CARIFTA Games, with standout high jumper Jah'Kyla Morton leading the territory's medal charge. The delegation received a warm and emotional welcome home following their return from Grenada. Morton, a student-athlete…...

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bvinews. com > festival-committee-teases-emancipation-festival-lineup

Festival Committee teases Emancipation Festival lineup

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (392+ words) The Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee has begun rolling out the entertainment lineup for the 2026 Emancipation Festival, with several regional artistes already confirmed as part of an early promotional push. Chairperson Natalie Penn Lake told ZBVI radio that the…...

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bvinews. com > virgin-islander-sheldon-frett-lights-up-la-theatre-scene

Virgin Islander Sheldon Frett lights up LA theatre scene

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (257+ words) Yet another Virgin Islander is bringing pride to the global stage, as actor Sheldon Frett joins a major theatrical production in Los Angeles (LA) under the direction of an Academy Award-winning creative force. Frett, a graduate of the prestigious London…...

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bvinews. com > vanterpool-warns-foreign-firms-could-crush-local-businesses

Vanterpool warns: "foreign firms" could crush local businesses

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (494+ words) Businessman Mark Vanterpool has warned that growing competition from international companies could threaten the survival of local enterprises in the Virgin Islands, cautioning that unchecked expansion may erode long-standing community businesses. Speaking at the opening of his new One Mart…...