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Ex Police Officer & Businessman Junior W. Romney ‘aka’ Butchie has passed
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands continues to be in a state of mourning, with the passing of Junior Wellington Romney aka 'Butchie'. Mr Romney passed early this morning, Monday, January 15, 2024, at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital, in Road Town, the capital city.
Carvin Malone has left an ‘indelible mark on our political landscape’- VIP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has paid tribute to its fallen former president and former Territorial At-Large Representative Hon Carvin Malone, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the age of 64.
Branson pays tribute to late Carvin Malone onboard Valiant lady
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady has made its inaugural visit to the [British] Virgin Islands today, Sunday, January 14, 2024, and one of the persons scheduled to be onboard at the welcoming ceremony, along with government officials and other invited guests, was former legislator Mr Carvin Malone.
Former Health Minister & Businessman Carvin Malone has died
McNAMARA, Tortola, VI - Former Minister for Health and Social Development and former President of the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Carvin Malone has died, according to information reaching our News Centre.
Virgin Gorda tourism icon & patriot Grace P. Flax-Waters has died
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Not only Virgin Gorda, but the entire Virgin Islands is in mourning on the passing of mother, patriot, tourism icon, aunt, and community-minded, Mrs Grace P. Flax-Waters of Virgin Gorda.
Passing of Willis Maduro aka ‘Spuddo’ will ‘leave a noticeable void’- BVIAA President
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- When the first event of the Dag Samuels Development Meet series kicks off at A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on Saturday, January 6, 2024, a familiar face will be missing.
Jean Clifton Lloyd aka ‘DJ Lloyd’ has passed
SPOONER'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom is that Mr Jean Clifton Lloyd aka ‘DJ Lloyd’ has died.
‘I never dealt’ with Coach Dag’s death until this year- Kyron A. McMaster
ORLANDO Florida, USA- In what could be described as a tell-all interview, 2023 World Track and Field Championships silver medallist in the Men’s 400M Hurdles Kyron A. McMaster of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) revealed that he never dealt with the death of his coach Xavier Samuels aka ‘Dag’ in 2017 until this year, 2023.
VI Gov’t extends condolences on passing of former PAHO Director Dr Carissa F. Etienne
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has extended condolences on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands on the passing of Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director Emeritus and former Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
Local education icon Dr Lydia Hodge-Pickering passes
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom is that another education pioneer and icon has died. Dr Lydia Hodge-Pickering transitioned at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida, USA on Friday, November 24, 2023, following what is believed to be injuries sustained after an auto accident.
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