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Plans for Norman Island transformation taking shape
NORMAN ISLAND, VI - Plans which would see Norman Island in the Virgin Islands (VI), transformed from an island with merely two small beach front restaurants to having a full-fledged resort is beginning to take shape.
Dawn of new day in VI Justice System: E-litigation Portal launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court of Justice (ECSCJ) launched its E-Litigation Portal in the Virgin Islands (VI) on Monday, November 5, 2018, at a special ceremony held in Road Town, Tortola at the ECSCJ headquarters.
VI bids farewell to Hon Delores Lettsome-Christopher
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI: Students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School in a moving tribute to Hon. Delores Lettsome-Christopher (R5), commanded loud applauds and a standing ovation from those in the overflowing pews of the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church earlier today Saturday, November 3, 2018.
Gov’t hires $400,000 UK Lawyer! Value for money?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of outgoing Premier, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) has hired United Kingdom (UK) Lawyer, Michael Furness, QC to the tune of $400,000.
Paying for birth rights: Uncertain future for VI born children of expats
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a matter of two weeks, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. The Honorable D. Orlando Smith (AL) says he will be making a big announcement as it relates to the legislation that requires expatriate parents to pay an immigration ‘fee’ for their children born in the Virgin Islands.
Dr Smith’s last tax payer funded trip? He goes to Africa
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Many United States of America (USA) Presidents visit Africa, in the 8th year of their last term.
More BVI Airways Questions for September 13, 2018 HoA Sitting—Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Questions on the tax payers $7.2 M squandered on BVI Airways—that never flew and with Government not collecting a dime back, is not going away anytime soon and will be the Legacy of outgoing Premier Dr the Honourable, D. Orlando Smith (AL)—are back on the Order Paper.
Many still roofless as Hurricane approaches
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Many families in the Territory may have to utilise shelters or seek cover with families, friends or neighbours in the likelihood of a severe storm during this hurricane season as one year after their homes were destroyed by Hurricane Irma , they are yet to be fixed.
Gov Jaspert warns against complacency @ Irma Observance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands’ (VI) call to prayer, reflection and remembrance of September 6, 2017, was met with a scant attendance and a clarion call to guard against complacency in the Territory’s recovery efforts.
Schools reopen: Isabella Morris Primary remains close
WEST END, Tortola, VI - The Isabella Morris Primary School located in Carrot Bay, West End, Tortola, is not likely to be re-opened before 2019 as the government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is sill deliberating whether or not they will convert the school into a Junior High School.