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'Reimagined' Peter Island Resort now taking reservations since its 2017 closure
PETER ISLAND, VI – The private Peter Islands Resort facility has finally commenced taking reservations since being in a state of rebuilding after the island was ravaged by Hurricane Irma of 2017.
Rip City Remix acquires D’Moi M. Hodge from South Bay Lakers
NORTH PORTLAND, Oregon, USA – NBA G-League team The Rip City Remix have acquired D’Moi Hodge from the South Bay Lakers in exchange for a 2025 First Round Draft Pick.
Female captains invited onboard Celebrity Ascent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is delighted to celebrate local Captains Jonese Samuel, D’Andra Lewis, and Rochelle Lawrence. On Wednesday, 17th January 2024, the three captains were invited onboard Celebrity Ascent by Staff Captain Maria Gotor for lunch and a ship tour while it was at the Cruise Pier.
$4.3M JvD Primary School officially opens!
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- The brand new Jost van Dyke (JvD) Primary School, constructed at the tune of $4,333, 743.86 by Quality Construction Limited and executed by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), had its official opening ceremony yesterday, January 18, 2024.
UN expresses concern @ possibility of colonial style UK direct rule in VI
NEW YORK, NY, USA – With the Order in Council on hold to suspend the [British] Virgin Islands Constitution still active, the United Nations (UN) has expressed deep concern about the continuing possibility of United Kingdom's direct rule over the [British] Virgin Islands in its Resolution on the Question of the British Virgin Islands adopted at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
‘Ting a Ling’ & ‘Spike’ take wins in Golden Hind Chandlery Commodore’s Race
ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI - The 2023 racing calendar wrapped up with the Golden Hind Chandlery Commodore’s Race on December 16, 2023, with six boats taking to the race course in two fleets according to information from the BVI Yacht Club.
Contact with CoP Mark Collins among others form phone evidence in Fahie trial
MIAMI, Florida, USA– Prosecutors in the upcoming high-profile case against the former Virgin Islands (VI) Premier, Andrew A. Fahie have filed a list of phone evidence they plan to use against him. The evidence includes messages and phone records.
VIP Gov’t rolls out employment registration drive for job seekers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has launched its Registration Drive to extend employment, training, and education opportunities to unemployed persons in the Virgin Islands.
Homeless man reportedly wreaking havoc, masturbating in public
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Despite going before the courts and facing incarceration for violent behaviour in the past, a homeless man identified as Sonnel G. Hanley has been reportedly wreaking havoc in Road Town and other busy areas where tourists frequent.
Sentencing date for Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard pushed to February 2024
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The sentencing date for the former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard has now been pushed back, as the trial for the former Premier of the [British] Virgin Islands, Andrew A. Fahie, continues to face repeated delays.
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