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Yachts run aground in Nail Bay area
NAIL BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- At least two yachts were apparently swept off course and ended up running aground in the Nail Bay area of Virgin Gorda on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
VI to offer duty-free fuel to mega yachts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mega yachts that sail the pristine waters of the Virgin Islands (VI) will soon benefit from a new duty-free fuel initiative under the condition that they remain in the territory for three days and more.
Over 300 boats anticipated for Poker Run 2019
LEVERICK BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI - The Leverick Bay Poker Run remains one of the most popular sea events in the Virgin Islands (VI), where hundreds of new and existing boats are to flock the 2019 edition of the run where promoters are geared up reel out some 15k in prizes and more for charity.
UPDATE: Poker Run 2018 huge success; thousands on water
LEVERICK BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI - The Leverick Bay Poker Run remains one of the most popular sea events in the Virgin Islands (VI) and today Sunday, May 27, 2018, is no different, as it’s another success.
Boats & Apartment destroyed by Fire last night!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chief Fire Officer of the VI Fire Department Mr. Zebulon A. McLean and his officers had their hands full last evening May 17, 2014 as they were faced with two fires at each of the extreme ends of Tortola.
JVD resident calls for strict regulation on holding tanks, fuel disposal
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – With the booming tourism sector that continues to sustain the Virgin Islands’ economy, one resident has expressed concern that this may have come at a significant price to the Territory’s environment in certain areas.