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PayPal Settlement: PayPal agreed to settle a U.S. Justice Department probe tied to its minority-business “Economic Opportunity Fund,” dropping about $30M in processing fees on roughly $1B in transactions, while denying wrongdoing. Public Health Watch: The VI Ministry of Health says hantavirus risk remains low after a reported cruise-linked cluster outside the Caribbean, with enhanced surveillance and port readiness underway. Healthcare Pay Pressure: VI Health Minister Vincent Wheatley says a salary review for healthcare workers is in motion, but funding and legislative steps mean no firm rollout date yet. Regional Diplomacy: The Dominican Republic floated the Transcaribe Agreement to deepen Caribbean cooperation on trade, food security, and connectivity. BVI Politics: Fallout continues inside the NDP after its chairman election, with claims of delegate list padding and a reported split as Mark Vanterpool exits. Constitution & Identity: VI leaders push for a modern constitution, while BVI lawmakers move to rename “Crown land” as “Virgin Islands land.” VI Cost of Living: Fuel pressure in the wider region persists as the U.S.-Iran standoff drags on.

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NDP snubbed? Mark H. Vanterpool to bring his own party for 2027 elections!

NDP snubbed? Mark H. Vanterpool to bring his own party for 2027 elections!

Virgin Islands to exclude same-sex marriage from next constitution

Virgin Islands to exclude same-sex marriage from next constitution

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Attorney General Davenport launches campaign to raise awareness of New Jersey ERPO law

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BRTISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-POLITICS-Premier explains push to exclude same-sex marriage from proposed constitution


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