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Bayside Blazers rules! Takes both Jr & Sr Championships in Fraser League
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI: History was made for the first time in the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League with Bayside Blazers now the only team in the League’s history to repeat a championship after they first won in 2014.
We need “Freedom” to understand, develop our economy – Dr Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Social commentator and President of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Dr Natalio D. Wheatley opened up to the Virgin Islands (VI) with a dialogue on how to move the Islands forward as a British Overseas Territory.
Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr, to act as Governor
Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr will act as Governor from Saturday, October 20 until Wednesday, October 24.
Traumatic Beginnings: VI’s Darrel Christopher Jr. shares his remarkable story
INNSBRUCK, Austria, EU: Virgin Islander Darel Christopher Jr, has had a remarkable year representing the Territory on the international racing circuit.
VI moving on derelict vessels in West End
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The removal of abandoned or derelict vessels in the Territory will commence soon in the West End according to a release from the Government Information Service dated October 19th 2018.
Retired Public Servants honoured for years of service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Seventy-one former Public Officers were recognised and honoured at a ‘Retirees Dinner’ for their years of service to the Virgin Islands (VI), according to a release from the Government Information Service dating October 19, 2018.
‘Playing for all the marbles’- Hon Fraser on Championship Games
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI: It was an exciting first night in the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Baseball League Championship Games in both the Junior and Senior Divisions. The games tip off last evening Friday, October 19, 2018, in the Junior Division at the Energy Centre.
Democratic Nominee Albert Bryan Jr & Tregenza Roach for a 1-day visit in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Ensuring not to be outdone by his main opponent Governor Kenneth E. Mapp, in the United States Virgin Islands election for Governor, the word is that Democratic Nominee Albert Bryan Jr. will be on Tortola on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
Norwegian Getaway returns to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The Tortola Pier and Park was bursting with activities and traffic yesterday October 18, 2018, with the massive Norwegian Getaway docked.
Mapp Vs Bryan: 2,000+ early ballots in USVI elections
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI: Early voting numbers in the territory have been strong, according to data provided by the Election System of the Virgin Islands, with over 2,000 citizens casting their ballots early as of October 17.
VI to celebrate Nurses Week amidst shortage since Irma
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The dedication, service and commitment of Emergency Nurses will be the focus next week as the territory prepares to commemorate an annual international celebration dedicated to nurses who selflessly devote themselves to the job
B-Ball Weekend: Teams to battle for gold in Hon Fraser Championships
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI: Basketball in the Virgin Islands will reach an exciting climax with the most competitive event ever this weekend, the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League.
Jack the wealthy investor: Part 1
By Dickson C. Igwe
The investor is one of the three critical components of the global economy: the other two are markets and consumers.
Iris O’neal Medical Centre to launch pledge fund
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: A New Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre Pledge programme will be launched on Virgin Gorda as efforts continue to improve health care services across the Territory.
VI Gospel Singers makes top 5 in global video countdown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Two Gospel Singer of the Virgin Islands, Gabrielle Denae and Oneyke Huggins recently appeared in an episode of the Caribbean African American Gospel (CAAG) Music Video Top 10 Countdown, reaching top five in the countdown show.
HoA holds moment of silence for passing of Hon Delores Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: It was a sad day this morning Wednesday, October 17, 2018, when the House of Assembly (HoA) reconvened at its Chambers in Road Town, the Virgin Islands' Capital City.
Prayers, respect, honour: VI mourns death of Hon Delores Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: In a moving tribute that recognizes the passion and commitment of long serving Legislator and Fifth District Representative, Honourable Delores Christopher, the Virgin islands community have come together to mourn the death of a true daughter of the soil.
Feds make 2 cocaine-related arrests in St. Thomas
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI: According to the release, Delroy Tatum, Jr., 53, of St. Thomas was arrested on an indictment charging him with four counts of possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine.
Have an evacuation plan in event of a fire – Chief Fire Officer
Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Mr Zebalon A. McLean is encouraging home and property owners across the Territory to have an evacuation plan in the event of a fire or disaster.
USVI Airport expansion not targeting BVI travellers – Gov Mapp
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Debunking notions that the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) is specifically targeting Virgin Islands (BVI) markets with its push to expand their air and seaports, USVI Governor Kenneth E. Mapp said it is only a move to improve their facilities.
PHOTO of the Day: Gov Mapp meets Chairman Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Governor of the USVI on his way to a radio show, met with the Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Hon Delores Christopher passes away
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Long serving Legislator and Fifth District Representative Hon Delores Christopher has died, family sources confirmed.
USVI’s Gov Mapp in VI for one day visit - October 16, 2018
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The United States Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth E. Mapp will be in Tortola for a few hours today Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
High School Certificate Programme not a walk in the park - Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Persons registering for the Virgin Islands High School Certificate Programme (VIHSCP) were forewarned that it's not an easy walk in the park as it requires commitment and dedicated time to study.
VISAR'S 450K Spirit of Tortola dedicated
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI: Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) commissioned its newest vessel, the $450k Spirit of Tortola which is seen as a major comeback one year after the 2017 disasters which also significantly impacted the rescue service.
Tales of corruption continue: Walwyn’s ESHS wall cost, works do not add up - AG Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The Auditor General of the Virgin Islands (VI), Ms Sonia M. Webster made some serious conclusions in her investigation of a small school wall costing taxpayers $1.6 M.
Crime went down 8% in year of Irma, 23% since 2013 – CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Michael B. Matthews last Thursday, October 11, 2018, opened up to the Virgin Islands on the happenings within the Police Force since hurricane Irma via a PSI Online Radio interview.
Mapp Administration and AFT to resume negotiations Friday
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI: The Mapp administration will be back at the bargaining table on Friday with the American Federation of Teachers’ local chapters, Governor Kenneth Mapp made known during a press conference held in a conference room at WICO Monday.
Domestic violence stats startling - Top CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The Commissioner of Police (CoP) Michael B. Matthews is startled at the revelation that there has been little reduction in reported violent matters this year as it equally matches that for the same period of 2017.
Inter Caribbean Airline lands on flat tire
BEEF ISLAND, VI - Air traffic at the Terrence B. Lettome International Airport on Beef Island came to a halt today Sunday October 14, 2018, around 3:30 PM when a DHC-6 Twin Otter landed.
Youth Olympic 2018: John disqualified from Men’s 400m run
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: It was in rainy and extremely cold weather conditions that Virgin Island’s (VI) Malik John made his opening debut in Stage 1, heat 2, lane 6 of the Men’s 400m running a time of 53.33 seconds.
Nagico book drive thrills school children
It was a moment of much excitement and appreciation when children and teachers of Smart Mart Tutorial Academy & Kiddy’s Nook were presented with a number of story books, compliments of staff of Nagico Insurances BVI, on October 12, 2018.
Jr. Bayside Blazers advanced to championship game; Battle between Young Starz & High Speed
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI: History was made yesterday October 13, 2018, where for the first time in the Hon Julian Fraser, Save the Seed National Basketball League, both a senior and junior team with the same name, owners and management will play in both Division Championship.
UPDATE: VI weather woes continue, flash flood watch in effect
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: A new flash flood watch is being issued by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) following inclement weather across the Virgin Islands (VI) over the past 24 hours.
Quarterly incorporations reach 3-year high
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - New company incorporation figures in the international business and finance centre of the Virgin Islands (VI) have reached a three-year high, further demonstrating the Territory’s resilience and ability to overcome adversity.
FIBA Secretary General Patrick Baumann dies, aged 51
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Patrick Baumann, the Secretary General of basketball's world governing body who was seen as a potential IOC president, has died at the Youth Olympics at age 51.
Anegada Airport closed due to non-working fire truck
SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI: Word reaching our newsroom is that from yesterday October 12, 2018, the Captain Auguste George Airport on the sister island of Anegada has been closed.
Poor weather forces closure of Port Purcell Cargo Facility
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: As unstable weather conditions persist across the Virgin Islands (VI), the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has taken the decision to close its Purcell Cargo Facility today, October 13, 2018, due to the inclement weather.
Unstable VI weather to persist over weekend - DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) are being cautioned by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), of possible showers and isolated thunderstorms affecting portions of the islands during the overnight and early morning hours.
Hon Vanterpool in hot seat, Opposition questions RDA Plan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Opposition leader, Honourable Andrew. A. Fahie (R1) has expressed concerns in relations to the Recovery and Development Plan, which was brought before the House of the Assembly (HoA) during its October 11, 2018 sitting.
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