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Where is the ‘outrage’ for Jamal S. Smith’s death?- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that the [British] Virgin Islands has lost a valuable citizen with the death of Jamal S. Smith, Third District Representative and Opposition Member Hon Julian Fraser RA has said it is concerning that he is not seeing expressions of outrage over the demise of the local attorney.
'The CoI is causing all of our systems to fail'- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Opposition Leader in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has accused the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) and its sweeping recommendations on the [British] Virgin Islands of working against the territory.
Police charge 2 for firearm offences, 4 for burglary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seantroy Hanley and Jahkeema Charles were charged with keeping a firearm without a licence, among other charges, while Deron Antoine, Marvin Gumbs, Wendy Hendricks and Alex Moore were charged with burglary between March 2 and March 31, 2024.
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.