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2 prisoners Allen Baptiste & Alcedo Tyson returned from St Lucia
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI - While many of the Virgin Islands' prisoners remain in St Lucia at the Bordelais Correctional Facility, they continue to advise their families of the poor living conditions, including having to purchase some basic supplies and being subjected to rationing of water.
Accomplished statesman M. Elton Georges CMG, OBE laid to rest
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Proverbs Chapter 22:1 says: “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” The late former Deputy Governor Mr M. Elton Georges CMG, OBE seemed to have chosen wisely during his life on earth.
CCT and ‘De Crew’ donate to FSN
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As telecommunication provider, CCT continues their ongoing campaign initiative CCT Cares that is aimed to give back to the community, they partnered with Sherwin A. Peters, member of the promotion team ‘De Crew’ to make a donation to the Family Support Network (FSN).
Records tumble in 2018 KPMG Tortola Torture
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Avery Collins from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, set a new record in the 4th annual KPMG Tortola Torture, a 34-mile ultramarathon in the [British] Virgin Islands, on April 14, 2018.
Virgin Islands Political Wild Cards 2
Dickson Igwe
OK. Political commentary is controversial. Undoubtedly! But why is this so? Because it discusses power! And in the game of power the stakes are always high.
Gold medal chef Kenneth Molyneaux attends chef tour in Texas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chef Kenneth Molyneaux, owner and Executive Chef of Tropical Fusion Beach Bar and Grill, and Captain of the VI National Culinary Team proudly represented the Territory during his attendance at the Certified Angus Beef Chef Tour that was held in Amarillo Texas from April 17 – 19, 2018.
UPDATE: Solemn send off for Captain Ira L. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was a solemn send off for another of the Virgin Islands’ son, pioneer, retired civil servant, businessman and boat captain Ira Leopold Smith.
Bregado Flax Educational Centre wins 2018 national debate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was weeks of preparation for students, teachers and parents over the past three months.
Mechanical problem forces temporary closure of VG airport
TADDY BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) announced on April 20, 2018, that the Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda will be temporarily closed on Saturday, April 21, 2018, due to the airports’ fire truck experiencing operational complications that developed following hurricane Irma.
Armed robbery in Virgin Gorda; target company payroll
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Word reaching our newsroom from the sister island of Virgin Gorda is that sometime around 2:45 P.M. today Friday, April 20, 2018, a lone gunman reportedly attempted to rob a construction company of its Friday payroll cash.
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