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Territorial At-Large Representative Hon. Stacey Mather during the debate session of the most recent budget address by the premier of the Virgin Islands spoke about the lack of fiscal planning taking place under the Wheatley lead administration. Mather said the government has money, yet seems to be wanting to save it instead of using it … Continued

Parents and guardians seeking placement for students in public or private schools in the Virgin Islands are reminded that registration for the 2025-2026 academic year will open on January 2, 2025, and close on April 30, 2025. The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports is urging parents to submit applications within the registration period … Continued

Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has called for a united effort across the Virgin Islands to build stronger and more resilient communities capable of withstanding the growing impacts of climate change. Speaking in a recent interview, the premier stressed the need for comprehensive planning and collective action and he emphasized that achieving resilience will … Continued

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the BVI Bank Association has issued an important reminder to merchants regarding compliance with payment regulations. Specifically, the association highlighted that imposing a minimum spending requirement for card transactions or charging additional fees for card payments is a violation of both merchant agreements with banks and the regulations set … Continued