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VI voted #1 place to visit in Caribbean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands has been voted the #1 place in the Caribbean to visit for 2019, according to US News and World Report on June 23, 2019.
11-member Archery team to represent VI in DR
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A team of 11 persons from the Virgin Islands Archery Association will be departing the territory on June 27, 2019 to compete in the 3rd Annual Caribbean Developmental Championships, which will take place from June 28 through June 30, 2019 in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.
Taste of the Caribbean: VI Mixologist Everson Rawlins strikes Gold
MAIMI, Florida, USA- Representing the Virgin Islands (VI) for the 5th time at international bartending competitions, Mixologist Everson Rawlins is now a gold medalist.
Derrick R. Varlack is new BVIBF President
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Derrick R. Varlack and Jason A. Edwin have been elected President and Vice-President, respectively, of the BVI Basketball Federation (BVIBF), which held its elections at the Youth Affairs and Sports Conference Room, Ward’s Building, in Road Town this afternoon, June 25, 2019.
EPE pass mark adjusted to 'align with school standards’ - Hon Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in an official statement today, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, moved to provide context and a rationale behind his decision to lower the pass requirement of the Exit Proficiency Examination (EPE) in the territory, adding that the move comes not with an aim to lower the quality of education but rather to align the exam to the standards set by the school.
UK national pronounced dead after pulled from waters near Norman Island
NORMAN ISLAND, VI – A man who was pulled from waters off Norman Island and later pronounced dead at Peebles Hospital on Sunday June 23, 2019 has been identified as United Kingdom national Oliver Wheatley, 27.
Four VI athletes to represent @ Lima 2019 Pan Am Games
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Four athletes from the Virgin Islands (VI) were officially confirmed as members of the team who will represent the VI in track and field and sailing at the Lima 2019 Pan American (Pan Am) Games this Summer.
Urgent steps being taken to address landfill fires- Hon Malone
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Immediate steps are being taken “and envisaged” to ensure the proper functioning of the Pockwood Pond incinerator and reduction of distress to all residents and visitors, according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).
Hon Penn wants clarity on lowering of EPE pass requirement
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Following information coming out of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), regarding an announcement that the Ministry of Education had lowered the Exit Proficiency Exams (EPE) pass requirement by 10%, Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has raised deep concerns over the standard of education in the territory.
RDA spending $221K on temporary music classrooms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Noting that repairs to the music facility at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) remain high on the agenda, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), says he still welcomes donations towards a temporary boost of music education in the territory.
Hive of activity @ 2nd annual Olympic Day Sports Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - International Olympic Day was marked on Saturday, June 22, 2019 with the 2nd annual Sports Festival at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds in Road Town, Tortola.
Vehicle flips @ foot of Fort Hill
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- A vehicle ended up on its side at the foot of Fort Hill, Tortola near Qwomar Trading this evening, June 24, 2019.
Education Ministry lowers Exit Proficiency Exam pass requirement
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - With the 2018/2019 school term officially coming to an end, the Ministry of Education has announced an adjustment to the Exit Proficiency Exams (EPE) pass requirements, with the aim of facilitating more passes and students graduating from high school.
Long-time academic rivals emerge as ESHS top students
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- They have been in academic competition since Seventh Grade, pushing each other to maximise their potential, and now Kaylian B. Penn and Shaquille J. Christopher have emerged as the two top students of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) for 2019.
Denniston S. Fraser retires as MD of BVIAA
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Word reaching our newsroom is that the Managing Director (MD) of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), Mr Denniston S. Fraser, has retired.
‘Premier’s conscience got the best of him’ – Julio S. Henry on D4 Saga
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With House of Assembly (HoA) Speaker Hon Julian Willock moving on June 17, 2019 asking the Court of Appeal to drop the hearing against Fourth District Representative-Elect, Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, radio host and social commentator Julio S. Henry, in commending the move, has said Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie’s (R1) conscience played a factor in him stepping in as a pacifier.
3 injured during shootout near popular St Croix beach
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— Three men were on Sunday afternoon, June 23, 2019, injured during a shootout across the street from Rainbow Beach in Frederiksted, St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), the popular tourist destination that is always dense with beachgoers both local and foreign on Sundays.
Premier Fahie, Ministers meet with Gov't Department Heads
Road TOWN, Tortola, VI - Heads of Departments across the Public Service were commended for their hard work and dedication when they were formally introduced to Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and his administration at a special meeting on June 13, 2019.
VI U15 footballers defeat St Barth 3-1 in St Barth Cup 2019
SAINT-JEAN, St Barthelemy- The Virgin Islands Under-15 footballers put up an exceptional performance in the Richard Mille St Barth Cup held in St Barthelemy on Saturday June 22, 2019.
HM Customs wants permanent station @ CB Romney Tortola Pier Park
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park continues to be a challenge for Her Majesty’s Customs as it is a HM Customs regulated area and there are no facilities for officers to operate from, according to Acting Commissioner (AgCOC) of HM Customs, Mr Leslie H. Lettsome.
VI finishes 3rd in ‘Street Pork Competition’ in USA
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The Virgin Islands (VI) Culinary Team copped its first medal on its mission to the 2019 Taste of the Caribbean competition in Miami, Florida, with Senior Chef Caswall Ponte and Chef Jolece Fraser taking third place in the Contemporary Caribbean Individual Street Pork Competition held yesterday, June 22, 2019.
USVI Police hunting man who shot dogs
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. CROIX, USVI - The USVIPD is on the hunt for a man who was witnessed shooting two dogs, badly injuring both of them, Public Information Officer Glen Dratte has announced.
ICC World Cup: Windies pipped by New Zealand in thriller
GREAT MANCHESTER, England, UK- After West Indies seemed certain of defeat after finding themselves at 164 for 7 responding to 291 against New Zealand, Carlos R. Brathwaite smashed a ton to take West Indies to 6 runs within sight of victory at Old Trafford yesterday, June 22, 2019. But it was not to be.
Dwight A. Hutchinson Jr wins Gen Y Factor 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty-nine year old Dwight A. Hutchinson Jr is the winner of Gen Y Factor 2019 ‘Battle of the Sexes’ competition held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola, this evening, June 22, 2019.
‘Sometimes I let people go with a warning’ – Super Cop
BAUGHERS Bay, Tortola, VI – Admitting that he has heard several cases of complaints against him regarding police harassment in the Virgin Islands (VI), Office Glen Callwood aka ‘Super Cop,’ has lashed backed at complainants noting that often, persons are not even aware that they are breaking the laws.
Filing deadline extended for reporting financial institutions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Financial Institutions (VIFIs) are notified that the filing deadline for US FATCA and Common Reporting Standards for the 2018 reporting financial year has been extended to Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
BVIBF votes for new Executive Body on June 25, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After almost five years, the BVI Basketball Federation (BVIBF) will be voting for its 2019-2023 new executive body next Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Tortola Toastmasters installs new Executive Body
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Tortola Toastmasters, an organisation aimed at building public speaking skills, with an overall focus on communication & leadership building has installed a new Executive body for 2019/2020 period.
3rd Cohort of police recruits passes with ‘flying colours’
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- “It feels great, after all the hard work, as you heard, the drilling in the rain, the late nights, the excessive late nights, the endless, endless hours of studying,” a proud Royce D. David, 24, of East End, told Virgin Islands News Online.
Top ESHS student not in favour of additional school year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Public consultations on whether to continue with the additional school year controversially implemented into public secondary schools by the former Minister for Education Myron V. Walwyn continued on Tortola on June 20, 2019.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Terrel A. Donovan
While he has no doubt having role models are important, this week’s featured Young Professional also knows it is equally important for one to be unique while seeking to carve out his or her own path to success.
USVI man allegedly chokes girlfriend for ending relationship
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A man was arrested Tuesday June 18, 2019 after he was reported to police by an ex-girlfriend for strangling her, [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Public Information Officer Glen Dratte has announced.
VI marked World Sea Turtle Day On June 16, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Territory observed World Sea Turtle Day on June 16, 2019, celebrating the importance of the species to Virgin Islands culture, history and tourism product.
VI can pursue entertainment tourism market with confidence- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Members of the public and private services sectors have been praised by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) for their stellar performance over the last weekend during which several international music performers visited the Virgin Islands (VI) for two concert performances; one being the Long Walk To Freedom world tour by reggae legend Mark Anthony Myrie aka ‘Buju Banton’ and the other Soca Wee.
Beacon's Genevieve Glatsky chided for unethical journalism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Local tabloid the BVI Beacon has been caught with its pants down regarding some alleged unethical journalism practices the newspaper is now employing to keep itself afloat.
The new Progressive Economics
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‘Historic Buju concert a success’ – KT Productions
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Even as some patrons of the Mark A. Myrie aka ‘Buju Banton’ Long Walk to Freedom Concert at Festival Grounds, Tortola, on June 15, 2019, complained of disappointment and large crowds, Chief Organiser of the event Kenny Thompson aka ‘Kenny’ has called the historic concert a success.
VG family charged for allegedly planting marijuana
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – A family of four will now appear before the courts after being arrested and charged for the cultivating of cannabis in Valley, Virgin Gorda.
E-Newsletter looking to bridge gap between Sister Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A monthly electronic newsletter has been launched to showcase news and events on the Sister Islands.
More than talk! Radio show host donates 50” TV to Adina Donovan Home
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents and staff of the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly on Main Street, Tortola, can once again enjoy the entertainment of a television after being without one for some time.
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