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Gov Pruce to request 'final' extended deadline for full CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. Daniel Pruce in his first CoI Quarterly review published today, May 24, 2024, has shared plans to request a final extension of the deadline for the full implementation of reforms in the VI since it was 'clear' that the recommendations would not have been completed by May 2024.
‘Far from the truth’ that I like women & not men- Deputy CoP Vanterpool
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI– Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool says despite her professional accomplishment and resilience in the job, she continues to face name-calling as a top-ranking officer in the force.
'Challenges abound but we're committed to building a brighter future'- Hon Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has described his first year in office as a learning experience.
Gov’t undertakes emergency ghut clearing in anticipation of adverse weather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In anticipation of adverse weather this week, teams at the Ministry for Communications and Works have undertaken work to ensure ghuts have been cleared ahead of expected rains.
AA launches continuous VI flights during traditionally slow periods
BEEF ISLAND, VI - In a historic first for the Virgin Islands (BVI), the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport will maintain continuous flight operations with a major carrier American Airline (AA) during the traditionally slow periods from July to October.
Cruelty to child case against Stacie T. Stoutt-James, Ishmeal Stoutt discontinued
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a cruelty to a child court case against Stacie T. Stoutt-James, a former Division Head of Family, Children & Protective Services, and Ishmael Stoutt, has been discontinued at the Magistrates Court of the Virgin Islands (VI).
NCL official blasts ‘rumour’ of Norwegian Cruise Line pulling out of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An official from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has blasted a rumour that the cruise line intends to pull out of the [British] Virgin Islands market and that the cancellations of five calls to the territory in April 2024, were a sign of such intentions.
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Gov't made good progress in key areas by listening to people– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of a message on the Government’s one year in office, Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) said the creation of the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade (MFSLT) marked a significant shift in focus for the Territory's economic development.
VI resident sentenced on cocaine smuggling conviction
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today, Friday, May 10, 2024, that Augusto Rodriguez-Molina, 37, a resident of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and Dominican Republic national, was sentenced on cocaine smuggling conviction.
Full CARICOM membership comes with a cost of participation– Dr Kedrick D. Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Premier and legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has questioned whether the Virgin Islands (VI) can afford the cost of full CARICOM membership, a stance that rebutted that of clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who said the VI should take up a strong role in the regional body.
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