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8 contestants vying for the Prince & Princess Crown 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The stage is set for competition in the 2023 Prince & Princess show with eight (8) boys and girls vying for the title of 2023 Prince and Princess in the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI marks King Charles III official Birthday with Parade & Celebration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For his first official birthday since becoming King of the United Kingdom, the Virgin Islanders on Sunday, June 17, 2023, celebrate the birthday of King Charles III, with a Public Holiday along with a flag raining and parade.
Two men charged over illegal guns & ammunition
PARHAM TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that Officers of the Armed Response Team seized two Glock handguns over the weekend and arrested two men in Parham Town early Saturday morning, June 10, 2023, as a result of continued patrols, particularly in hot spot areas area around the Territory.
SSB widens qualification scope for homes @ Joe’s Hill Manor Estate
JOE’S HILL, Tortola, VI- Individuals and families who wanted homes at Joe’s Hill Manor Estate but did not meet previous eligibility requirements, may now have the chance to apply for one of the residential units.
Road Town, Purcell Estate & East End declared 'mosquito hotspots’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being called upon to do what it takes to reduce all local mosquito breeding sites, as the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway in the VI.
UPDATE: T.B. Lettsome Airport re-opens following brief closure
BEEF ISLAND, VI - The BVI Airports Authority has announced that the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport has resumed normal operations effective 1:20 p.m. today, Saturday, June 3, following a brief closure.
VI Premier Wheatley & Hon Rymer to both be on historic AA Miami-VI flight
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Both Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) will be passengers on the inaugural Miami to Virgin Islands flight when American Airlines (AA) commences its operation on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Hon Rymer Launches monthly mobile clinic in D5
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) along with the committee to Keep District 5 Alive, have officially launched the 5th District’s Mobile Clinic today, May 27, 2023.
Phase 1 of Long Bay Beach Management plan nears completion
BEEF ISLAND, VI - Phase 1 of the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan is nearing completion which includes the construction of public and taxi parking lots, and a beach dune protection barrier to protect the eastern sand dune from vehicular traffic while also facilitating its restoration.
VI's potable water network to get upgrades through public-private partnership – Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has detailed that his ministry will soon be issuing an expression of interest to obtain the services of a reputable and qualified company, to replace and upgrade the water distribution network of the Virgin Islands (VI) through a public-private partnership engagement.