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Motor scooter accident victim Keon Frederick dies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our news centre is that Mr Keon Frederick, who was injured in an accident at Pasea Estate while riding a motor scooter on February 27, 2024, has succumbed to his injuries.
UPDATE: Tourist pulled from water @ Capoons Bay pronounced dead
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- The surfer who was pulled from the water at Capoons Bay this morning, February 27, 2024, has died.
UPDATE: Man found dead in Lower Estate home is Wayne Needham
LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- With next of kin properly notified, Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) can now disclose that the young man found dead at his home in Lower Estate on Saturday, February 17, 2024, has been identified as Wayne Needham.
Local historian, author & retired educator Dr Quincy F.V. Lettsome has passed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local historian, renowned author, poet and retired educator Dr Quincy F.V. Lettsome, Ph.D has passed at the age of 82.
Carvin Malone to be honoured posthumously by League of British Virgin Islanders
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The late former Minister for Health and Social Development Mr Carvin Malone is to be honoured posthumously by the League of British Virgin Islanders.
Beloved educator, mother, grandmother Mrs Ruby A. Smith-Newberry has died
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Mrs Ruby A. Smith-Newberry transitioned peacefully from this life on Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after battling vascular dementia for 5 years. She was 85 years of age, having been born on February 24, 1938, in Aruba, Netherlands Antilles.
Ex Police Officer & Businessman Junior W. Romney ‘aka’ Butchie has passed
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands continues to be in a state of mourning, with the passing of Junior Wellington Romney aka 'Butchie'. Mr Romney passed early this morning, Monday, January 15, 2024, at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital, in Road Town, the capital city.
Virgin Gorda tourism icon & patriot Grace P. Flax-Waters has died
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Not only Virgin Gorda, but the entire Virgin Islands is in mourning on the passing of mother, patriot, tourism icon, aunt, and community-minded, Mrs Grace P. Flax-Waters of Virgin Gorda.
Passing of Willis Maduro aka ‘Spuddo’ will ‘leave a noticeable void’- BVIAA President
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- When the first event of the Dag Samuels Development Meet series kicks off at A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on Saturday, January 6, 2024, a familiar face will be missing.
Jean Clifton Lloyd aka ‘DJ Lloyd’ has passed
SPOONER'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom is that Mr Jean Clifton Lloyd aka ‘DJ Lloyd’ has died.