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Crown Land Out of Reach for Ordinary Locals-Penn
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Crown Land Out of Reach for Ordinary Locals-Penn

…leading the public into believing that residential Crown Land had become unaffordable for locals. “No different decisions have been made about the sale of residential Crown Land. The residential sale of land has not skyrocketed, and we must ensure we do not mi…

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Affordable Housing Policies Coming in Weeks
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Affordable Housing Policies Coming in Weeks

…for many Virgin Islanders and stressed that homeownership should remain within reach for local families. The initiative comes as government continues efforts to address long-standing land matters through the recently constituted Crown Lands Management Board,…

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Tourism Summit To Shape Industry’s Future
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Tourism Summit To Shape Industry’s Future

…will be the launch of BVI Market Connect: Partner Exchange, a networking platform linking local tourism businesses with the BVI Tourist Board's global sales, marketing and public relations representatives. Discussions will also explore entertainment tourism an…

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Anegadians Push Back Against Premier's District Council
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Anegadians Push Back Against Premier's District Council

…ich also includes Virgin Gorda. During the discussion, Wheatley outlined his vision for a local council, describing it as a formal arm of government rather than an informal community group. “We'd have to have a discussion with Virgin Gorda to see how they see…

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Visa-Free Entry For Work Permit Holders
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Visa-Free Entry For Work Permit Holders

…, establishment of a Trade and Investment Promotion Agency to provide a one-stop shop for local and foreign investors,” Wheatley said. He stressed that government remains committed to creating a business-friendly environment that supports expansion of the econ…

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Premier Hails Economic Boost From King Of The Court
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Premier Hails Economic Boost From King Of The Court

…y said it was a pleasure to support the tournament and contribute to the participation of local athletes from both Tortola and Virgin Gorda. The Premier also praised event promoter Steve Parillon for organising the competition and thanked the participating tea…

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Historic First Bachelor's Programme for HLSCC
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Historic First Bachelor's Programme for HLSCC

…nce in the Fall of this year, giving students an opportunity to pursue a four-year degree locally for the first time through HLSCC. The announcement capped off a celebratory graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 and represents a significant expansion of th…

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My Focus Would Be Water, Roads & Relief— Penn
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My Focus Would Be Water, Roads & Relief— Penn

“If I were delivering the State of the Territory Address, my primary focus would have been restoring hope and confidence through a clear plan that addresses the issues people face every day,” he stated.

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