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Miss Anegada Ultimate Teen pageant set for December 15, 2019
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Two 17 year olds of the Claudia Creque Educational Centre will be going head to head for the title of Miss Anegada Ultimate Teen Queen on December 15, 2019.
Gov't looking to eliminate 'fossil fuel' cars - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI - With 2020 less than a month away, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that in the new year, his government will intensify efforts to move away from fossil fuel use in cars, as the Virgin Islands (VI) heads towards a greener future.
Big Bamboo aiming to go bigger & better for 2020 Anegada Lobster Festival
LOBLOLLY BAY, Anegada, VI- The dust has barely settled on the two-day Anegada Lobster Festival, and visitors and residents have been placed on notice that they should expect an even more elaborate 2020 edition of the culinary festival at one of the participating establishments, Big Bamboo Restaurant.
Nervous moments as vessel hits reef returning from Anegada
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- A few persons making their way to Tortola via a powerboat after attending the Lobster Festival on Anegada on Sunday, December 1, 2019 were in for a frightening experience when the vessel they were in hit a reef.
BVIAA to meet with VI Airlink to find solution to hanger rental issue
BEEF ISLAND, VI- Following a public outcry by VI Airlink over the decision by the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) to begin constructing and renting out hangers at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport, the BVIAA has since said it is willing to meet with the local airline to find a solution that would be in the best interest of both parties.
High surf warning in effect for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has issued a High Surf Advisory for the territory as of today, December 1, 2019.
Dr Katherine A. Smith appointed Director of Culture
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dr Katherine A. Smith, a former lecturer at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), has been appointed Director in the Department of Culture effective December 2, 2019.
Nagarit runs into history with Deloitte-Ogier BVI Half Marathon victory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ras Alula Nagarit returned to the territory to compete for the first time since 2008 and created history on Saturday, when he debuted in the 14th Deloitte-Ogier BVI Sunrise Half Marathon.
'2019 Hurricane Season ended incident-free for VI'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With a stark reminder that the 2020 Hurricane Season is just 6 months away, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) expressed gratitude that 2019 season officially ended incident-free for the Virgin Islands (VI).
'Rethink procurement rules after natural disasters' - E. Benito Wheatley
WASHINGTON DC, USA - Mr E. Benito Wheatley, the Virgin Islands (VI) Special Envoy for the Government, has called on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and international partners to reexamine approaches to procurement after a natural disaster.
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