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Premier tells new Governor democracy must be respected in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded that the VI remains a democratic nation and, as such, democracy must be respected through democratic governance.
Gov’t looking forward to working with Governor on CoI reforms – Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in welcoming Governor Daniel Pruce to the VI said his administration is looking forward to working with the new Governor on Governance reforms.
VI Gov’t collaborating to revive coastal reefs with 3D printing technology
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has joined forces with the Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) and Rethink Rebuild Regenerating “rrreefs” to revive coastal reefs in the Virgin Islands using 3D printed technology.
Daniel Pruce sworn in as 15th Governor of the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mr Daniel Pruce was sworn in as the 15th Governor of the Virgin Islands today, January 29, 2024, after taking the Oath of Office before an audience of family, legislators, public servants, and others in the Virgin Islands (VI).
WINAIR steps up with more flights to & from VI
BEEF ISLAND, VI - Windward Islands Airways International NV (WINAIR), a government-owned Dutch airline based in Sint Maarten, has stepped up expansion plans as the operations of LIAT has come to an end leaving potential gaps in the regional market.
Governor Designate Mr Daniel Pruce arrives in VI
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – Ahead of Monday’s January 29, 2024, swearing-in ceremony, Governor Designate Mr Daniel Pruce arrived in the Virgin Islands (VI) last evening, January 26, 2024, with his wife Ms Rachael Morgan.
West End man charged with assault on a Police Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) on January 19, 2023, at 15:36hrs arrested and charged Peter Davis of West End, Tortola with Assault on a Police Officer according to the police blotter of January 1 to 20, 2023.
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.
'Carvin Malone was a champion for the Virgin Islands'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As tributes continue to flow reflecting on the life of late former Minister of Health and Social Development and Businessman Carvin Malone, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R1) has expressed his profound sadness on the passing Mr Malone.
Scooter & car collision slows Saturday morning traffic in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - This morning, January 13, 2023, a little before 11 am a car crashed into a scooter a short distance away from the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, slowing traffic in Road Town, Tortola