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July 17th, 2025
Previously settled Anegada Crown Land matters to be honoured soon- Hon Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has informed residents of Anegada that land matters settled with the Anegada Land Committee will soon be honoured.

July 17th, 2025
Hurricane preparedness is a partnership between people & gov't- CDEMA Executive Director

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica- The Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency(CDEMA), Ms Elizabeth Riley, has encouraged residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) to not wait on the government and actively prepare before and during the hurricane season.

July 16th, 2025
37% reduction in sexual offences this year- Acting CoP Vanterpool

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has experienced a 37 percent reduction in sexual offences so far this year.

July 16th, 2025
Late Eileene L. Parsons OBE Lying in State until 5:00 PM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The late former legislator and cultural icon Mrs Eileene L. Parsons aka ‘Mrs P’, is currently Lying in State today, July 16, 2025, and the general public can view the body from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

July 15th, 2025
Kiddies Fiesta Parade returns next Saturday

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The annual Rotary Club of Road Town Kiddies Fiesta makes its return next weekend.

July 14th, 2025
Waste Management Director Marcus E. Solomon Out! New Director to be named!

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our News Centre is that the Director of Waste Management contract of Trinidad and Tobago national Mr Marcus E. Solomon will not be renewed.

July 14th, 2025
‘I don’t expect to get Commissioner’s post in a handbasket’- Jacqueline E. Vanterpool

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After over a month of speculation as to whether she would reapply for the post of Commissioner of Police (CoP) in accordance with the wishes of the community, and initially stating that she was waiting for instructions from the Lord, local Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has disclosed she has reapplied.

July 12th, 2025
VI Icon Awards memorabilia supplier accused of misappropriating funds

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2025 Virgin Islands Icon Awards (VIcons) recently faced controversy due to allegations against a supplier contracted for the event.

July 11th, 2025
BVIEC linemen being trained to do maintenance without turning off power

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- A 12-week Live-Line Training Workshop for linemen is nearing a close as the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) aims to reduce power outages when conducting maintenance on the grid.

July 11th, 2025
Gov’t engages public on removal of derelict vessels from SCB Harbour

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI– As the Government of the Virgin Islands forges ahead with the long-awaited removal of derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour, residents of the Third District and the wider public were given an opportunity to share their opinions and concerns, as well as get a better understanding of the project, at Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

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