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Positive, Panthers & Old Madrid concede a total 40 goals in latest National League play
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Leading the goal fest in National League play was Virgin Gorda United who, back in action for the first time in two months, routed Positive 16-0 on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in front of their home crowd on the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground.
Fugitive Jamal Freeman aka 'Uncle' captured
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has apprehended Jamal Freeman, who has been wanted since January 1, 2024.
VI engages Disney, Carnival cruise lines on Day 1 of Seatrade Cruise Global
MIAMI, Florida, USA– Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) is currently leading a delegation at the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global event, a premier event in the global cruise tourism industry.
Scrub Island Resort offering 4th night free plus resort credit
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Guests who book three nights at Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina will receive a fourth night free, along with a $250 resort credit per stay with the Spring into Savings special offer.
UPDATE: AC system @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital reportedly fixed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the issues with the air conditioning (AC) system at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital have been resolved.
Forecasters expect 23 named storms; 11 as possible hurricanes in 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Amidst predictions of a turbulent year for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season in the tropics, forecasters expect 23 named storms with 11 as possible hurricanes in 2024.
Burnt-out vehicle @ Pockwood Pond nearly 3 weeks later peeves residents
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- It was on March 20, 2024, that a vehicle was burnt to a shell at Pockwood Pond on Tortola.
Solution for violence in VI is ‘more sports’– Premier Wheatley
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has posited that more organised sports and events targeting youths will work towards reducing crime in the territory.
'Fabulous' BVI Spring Regatta finishes on a light note
NANNY CAY, VI – Competitors racing in the 51st edition of the BVI Spring Regatta experienced a week of mixed conditions which put the best to the test; light for Spring Regatta and typical windy trades for the Sailing Festival, so those who competed in the full week can attest to just how exhilarating the breeze can be in the beautiful [British] Virgin Islands.
Disappointment: Tola crushed 67-88 by USVI in King of the Courts finale
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Multi-Purpose Sports Complex was packed last evening, Sunday, April 7, 2024 as the Virgin Islands (VI) fans came out in numbers to see their hometown team, Tola, take on defending champions US Virgin Islands (USVI) in the grand finale of the 2024 King of the Courts Caribbean Championships.