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Energy Efficiency: Affordable housing senior community sees major upgrades
An affordable senior housing community in Pasadena recently received new major energy efficiency upgrades, saving over 15,000 therms of energy annually and improving system reliability. Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), in collaboration...

CCT LAUNCHES 5G IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) has officially switched on the Territory’s first 5G network, marking a milestone that ushers the British Virgin Islands into a new digital era. With faster speeds, lower latency, and greater reliability, 5G is...

Bryan presses for energy, healthcare, and economic growth at federal IGIA session
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. (D) of the United States Virgin Islands joined federal officials and territorial leaders in Washington for the United States Department of the Interior’s Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) Mid-Year Plenary Session,...
CCT officially launches first 5G network in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands now has enhanced connectivity following the decision by Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) to officially launch the Territory’s first 5G network. This marks a significant milestone, ushering the Virgin...
UPDATE: Flotilla sailor Dane Hunter arrested by Israeli forces
GAZA, Palestine- Virgin Islands sailor and US citizen Dane Hunter was among the many in the Global Sumud Flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza who were arrested by Israeli forces in international waters on October 2, 2025. The Global Sumud...

Loss of Trade Benefits Sounds Death Knell for Haiti’s Garment Industry
As large swathes of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince have succumbed to gang violence, resulting in surges of killings, kidnappings and sexual violence that have forced more than a million civilians to flee from their homes, the Caribbean...

Interns securing full-time jobs in financial services industry
in All News / By: BVI News on October 1, 2025 at 7:34 AM / BVI Finance has announced that some students have landed full-time jobs following their participation in the 2025 Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme, a joint initiative led by BVI...

California AI Bill Sends Shock Waves Through The Industry
California has proven that we can establish regulations to protect our communities while also ensuring that the growing AI industry continues to thrive. Governor Gavin Newsom Earlier this year, California Governor Gavin Newsom held a press...
A Junior minister 'can have anything they want‘- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said Junior Ministers have had constitutional authority to direct and control government departments. The Premier said this while wrapping up the...

Channel 4's Virgin Island inundated with applications for new series after controversial show becomes a hit
Not sure what to watch tonight? Discover our brand new TV GUIDE now! Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk By EMMA GUINNESS and ALESIA FIDDLER, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 19:59 EDT, 26 September 2025 | Updated: 20:29 EDT, 26 September...

EPA cites wastewater and stormwater violations at Virgin Islands facility
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered Chitolie Trucking Service, LLC, to comply with the Clean Water Act following the discovery of unpermitted discharges of process wastewater and stormwater from its St. Croix facility into...

Virgin Islands honors soca star Pumpa with key to the territory and road naming
Virgin Islands lawmakers are celebrating local soca icon Dennis “Pumpa” Lennox Leroy Liburd, Jr., by awarding him the official key to the territory and renaming a road in his honor. Bill 36-0058, sponsored by Senator Marise James, recognizes Pumpa...

Cambodia Approves $7.8 Billion in Investment Projects in First Nine Months of 2025
An aerial view shows the city skyline with high-rise buildings in Phnom Penh on July 19, 2025. (Photo by Suy SE / AFP) PHNOM PENH-- Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of 7.8 billion U.S. dollars in the first nine months of 2025, a...
Buy BVI Trade Expo 2025 celebrated the Virgin Islands Entrepreneurial Spirit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the BUY BVI Trade Expo 2025 on 19–20 September at the Multipurpose Sports Complex under the theme ‘Celebrating the Virgin Islands Entrepreneurial Spirit’. The Expo brought together...

VIRGIN ISLANDS LAWMAKERS IMMORTALIZE ST. KITTS SOCA SUPERSTAR PUMPA — KEY TO THE TERRITORY & ROAD NAMING IN HIS HONOR
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — September 23, 2025 — The U.S. Virgin Islands turned up the volume on history this week as lawmakers gave a thunderous standing ovation to one of the region’s most electrifying cultural icons — Dennis “Pumpa”...

Virgin Islands Lawmakers Approve Key to the Territory and Road Renaming to Honor Soca Star Dennis “Pumpa” Liburd
Virgin Islands soca star Dennis “Pumpa” Lennox Leroy Liburd, Jr. will receive the official key to the territory and a road named in his honor, as lawmakers took action to celebrate his “many contributions to the Virgin Islands culture and music...

U.S. Virgin Islands Official Teri Helenese Urges Focus on Sustainable Growth Ahead of World Tourism Day
Source: Teri Helenese Teri Helenese U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (September 22, 2025) — Teri Helenese, Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for the U.S. Virgin Islands, has called for tourism to be recognized as a driver of...

UPDATED $2.50 service fee: Moylan confirms higher shipping costs from Guam to US
Del. James Moylan's office confirmed that Guam residents will pay more to ship packages to the U.S. and is working on solutions to address the change. Moylan's office said even when no duty is levied on a package, customers are still required to...

V.I. Labor Department Removed From Federal High-Risk List After Years of Oversight
The V.I. Department of Labor on Thursday announced a notable achievement this week: the Virgin Islands Division of Occupational Safety and Health (VIDOSH) has officially been removed from the U.S. Department of Labor’s federal “High-Risk”...

'Serious concerns': Moylan's office confirms higher shipping costs to US
The office of Guam Del. James Moylan confirmed residents will pay more to ship packages to the U.S. and is working on solutions to address the change. The office clarified that there is no flat or “new” customs duty being added to packages sent to...