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VI sportsman Kyron A. McMaster awarded King’s New Year OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola. VI – Virgin Islands Sportsman Kyron A. McMaster has made the King in the New Year's Honors list and will receive an OBE for his contributions to sport in the Territory.
Businessman & Philanthropist Peter Haycraft OBE dies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that prominent businessman and local Philanthropist, Mr Peter Haycraft, OBE has died at the age of 88 this morning, Saturday, May 29, 2021.
Peter Haycraft honoured with Order of the British Empire
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Businessman and Philanthropist Mr Peter Haycraft was awarded the Order of the British Empire from Her Majesty the Queen for his services to the [British] Virgin Islands at an Investiture Ceremony today, November 20, 2020.
VI stalwart Dr Robert A. Mathavious awarded OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islander and stalwart son of the soil, Dr Robert A. Mathavious has been conferred with an Order of British Empire (OBE) from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in recognition of his unwavering support and services to the [British] Virgin Islands.
Peter Haycraft & Stacy R. Mather make Queen’s New Year's Honours List
LONDON, United Kingdom - A businessman and a youth empowerment director from the Virgin Islands (VI) have made the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II 2020 Honour's List in recognition of outstanding achievements in the Territory.
Lord Ahmad arrives in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Office Minister for the Overseas Territories, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, arrived at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, on July 31, 2018 and was greeted by His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert and Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE.
Most Virgin Islands' residents snub Queen’s Birthday Parade?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Deputy Governor’s Office on Saturday, June 9, 2018, observed the birthday celebration of Queen Elizabeth II, with a ceremonial affair held on the A. O Shirley Recreation Grounds, notably absent were the majority of the people of the Territory.
Christmas message by Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A Merry Christmas to all the people in the British Virgin Islands and those around us, and also a happy and peaceful New Year and those to follow.
Mrs Parsons pleads for help to complete building for Heritage Dancers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It may have been her Investiture Ceremony for being honoured with the Order of the British Empire (OBE), but Mrs Eileene L. Parsons was not too proud to use the occasion to make an impassioned plea to Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith to help the Heritage Dancers get their building "off the ground".
OBE recipient 'Mrs P' thanks VI people for allowing her to work with & for them
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The territory of the Virgin Islands has produced many remarkable sons and daughters who have served unselfishly to make life better for everyone and to make the country a better place. This description certainly fits Mrs Parsons who has given dedicated service to her country for over 50 years in so many different capacities.”
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