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VI plays pivotal role in strengthening cooperation among developing countries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) recently participated in a virtual meeting of the leadership bureau of the Second Regional Conference on South-South Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean, a subsidiary body of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
Monday, November 24, 2025 is a public holiday in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public is advised that Monday, November 24, 2025, will be observed as a public holiday in the Virgin Islands (VI) in recognition of The Commemoration of the Great March of 1949 and the Restoration of the Legislative Council.
UberSoca Cruise met its objectives- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the government will conduct a post-event analysis for all government-sponsored events moving forward however he emphasised that the event met is objectives.
Premier Wheatley & team depart today for Joint Ministerial Council Meeting in the UK
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will lead the Virgin Islands’ (VI) delegation to the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in the United Kingdom (UK).
USVI: VIDE Asst. Principal arrested after sexual assault probe of former student
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ANNA'S RETREAT, St. Thomas, USVI- Longtime Department of Education administrator Clifton D. Boyd, 73, who most recently served as an assistant principal, has been arrested and charged with multiple felony sexual offenses after an investigation into allegations that he repeatedly sexually assaulted a male student during the 2019–2020 school year at Joseph A. Gomez Elementary School. According to police, Boyd was taken into custody at 10:15 a.m. Friday, and is being held on $500,000 bail.
12 young swimmers to compete @ VISF Long Course Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club will compete this weekend at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix at the Dolphins Pool.
Opposition vows to support government in matters relating to CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Members in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have vowed to support the government over what was referred to as a ‘perfect storm’ over several issues in the VI, including matters related to the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
Late legislator Carvin Malone to lie in state from Feb 1, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The official funeral of former legislator Mr Carvin Malone will be held on Friday, February 2, 2023, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.
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