Suspected illegal immigrants rounded up on Tortola
COX HEATH, Tortola, VI- Several suspected illegal immigrants have been nabbed by police in the Cox Heath area of Tortola.
VI Gov’t announces solar project to reduce electricity cost by 50%
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), through the Ministry of Communications and Works, has announced the Solar Technology Energy Programme (STEP), a project aimed at reducing the cost of electricity in the VI and assisting the people of the VI.
Some artistes for 70th Emancipation Festival will be announced next week- Dirk L. Walters
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the public eagerly awaits the names of the artistes to perform at the Virgin Islands’ 70th Emancipation Festival, Events Manager at the BVI Tourist Board Mr Dirk L. Walters has said BVITB hopes to disclose some of the artistes by next week Friday.
Vehicle flips @ The Bluff
WEST END, Tortola, VI- It is unclear if anyone was injured when a vehicle turned turtle at The Bluff on Tortola late last night, April 17, 2024.
Gov’t envisioning new & expanded role for RDA– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio. D. Wheatley (R7) has praised the performance of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) and announced his government's intention to expand its role.
‘What kind of foolishness going on at the Airport?’- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), while speaking on Other Business at the continuation of the Ninth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA), described his treatment at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
Wolues FC up to 2nd as VG United defeated by Lion Heart FC in National League
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- With a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Panthers FC, at the weekend, Wolues slid quietly into second place in the standings and within five points of Islanders FC with three games in hand.
Department of Culture concludes series of book launches
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Culture recently concluded a series of book launches towards bolstering cultural and literary arts in the [British] Virgin Islands.
Private sector steps up to support BVIOC’s roster of elite athletes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – More private sector businesses and individuals have committed their support to the BVI Olympic Committee’s (BVIOC) roster of elite athletes as they look ahead to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
De Jesus slams 151 as Royal Knights overpower Vikings in BVICA T20 Tournament
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) 2024 T20 Tournament got off to an explosive start at Greenland Playfield on Sunday, April 14, 2024, with a century already in the books.
Tarrus Riley, Protege & Farmer Nappy to perform @ One VI Music Fest in CGB
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The artistes for the One Virgin Islands Music Festival in Cane Garden Bay in June has been announced and Reggae fans would be thrilled to hear that Tarrus Riley and Protégé will headline the performances.
UK church group issues apology for slavery
ST ANDREW, Jamaica- The United Reformed Church in the United Kingdom on Sunday, April 14, 2024, issued a solemn apology to Jamaica, the Caribbean, and Africa for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, regarded by many as the greatest crime against humanity.
Law Enforcement Marine Base officially handed over
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base, a project that was jointly funded by the Government of the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom (UK) Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) was today, April 16, 2024, officially handed over to law enforcement.
This week’s Cultural Thursdays in Carrot Bay to feature cultural games
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI– Cultural games will add to the experience of Cultural Thursdays in Carrot Bay this Thursday, April 18, 2024, thanks to a collaboration between the Cultural Thursdays Committee and the Virgin Islands Communal Association (VICA).
Driver, passenger killed in horrific STT accident
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI — A devastating car accident early Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024, on Weymouth Rhymer Highway in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) has claimed the lives of both the driver and passenger.
Darel Christopher Jr injured in cycling accident in France
NICE, France- Virgin Islands cyclist Darel Christopher Jr has suffered a setback in his quest for qualification to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
‘Do good & I will have a drink with you in the dark’– Hon Fraser tells Gov't
BURT POINT, Tortola, VI– Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has commended Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and his government for re-commissioning the Burt Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, after years of complaints and being out of commission.
Increase payroll tax exemption to $15K- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has recommended that employees earning less than $23,000.00 annually be given an annual payroll tax exemption of the first $15,000.00 earned.
Public encouraged to renew passports & travel documents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Registrar General at the Civil Registry and Passport Office (CRPO) Mrs Tashi O’ Flaherty-Maduro is advising the public to renew their travel documents promptly to prevent travel interruptions.
HoA passes Register of Interests’ bill with amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After a marathon session in a Committee of the whole House, the Virgin Islands Legislature- called the House of Assembly (HoA)- voted last week to approve the controversial Register of Interests Bill.
USVI: Man injured in early-morning gunpoint robbery in STT
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI — An armed robbery occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the vicinity of the Starz Hotel in Contant, prompting an urgent response from local law enforcement.
UPDATE: Top 3 slogans revealed; Voting begins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB&FC) has revealed the three finalists of the slogan competition for the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
$2.5M Burt Point Wastewater Treatment Plant re-commissioned
BURT POINT, Tortola, VI– The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) on Friday, April 12, 2024, recommissioned the Burt Point Wastewater Treatment Plant at Burt Point in the Virgin Islands.
Premier ‘salutes’ D’Moi M. Hodge for recent commitment to VI despite mourning
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- [British] Virgin Islands (VI) basketball player and former Los Angeles Lakers’ D’Moi M. Hodge has been hailed by the Premier of the territory for his recent show of commitment to the VI in the 2024 King of the Courts Caribbean Basketball Championships despite mourning the loss of his father Courtney Parsons Hodge aka ‘Coco’.
2025 cruise tourism numbers projected to beat all records- Hon Kye M. Rymer
MIAMI, Florida, USA– 2025 cruise tourism numbers in the Virgin Islands are projected to break historical records, according to Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5).
New Caribbean radio news programme launched with strong Regional support
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- More than twenty radio stations across the Caribbean have signed on to broadcast a new Caribbean radio news programme, designed to increase the flow of news information about the region.
Hon Lorna G. Smith opens 1st constituency office on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, on Friday, April 12, 2024, became the first elected representative to open a constituency office on Anegada.
Ricketts wins Beef Island Beach Breeze to virtually seal Trident Trust 5K Series title
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- Jermaine A. Ricketts was a clear winner in the Beef Island Beach Breeze on Saturday, April 13, 2024, and has virtually sealed the 2024 Trident Trust 5K Series based on winning 3 of the 5 races.
USVI: Police probing early-morning heist @ Home Depot on STT
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— The Home Depot in Estate Donoe was the target of a grand larceny on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, prompting an urgent response from the [US] VI Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau.
BVICA T20 Cricket Tournament bowls off today
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Some 10 teams are taking part in the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) 2024 T20 Cricket Tournament, which bowls off at Greenland Playfield today, Sunday, April 14, 2024.
We need a sex offender’s registry in the VI’- Hon Stacy R. Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- First term legislator and Deputy Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL) aka ‘Buddha’ has called for a sex offender’s registry to be set up in the territory.
Tourist reportedly drowns @ Lambert Beach
LAMBERT BAY, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is this afternoon, Saturday, April 13, 2024, a male tourist reportedly drowned at Lambert Beach, Lambert Bay, Tortola in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Frustrated resident calls for end to toxic incinerator smoke
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI - A resident of the West End Community has registered a desperate plea to the Government of the Virgin Islands for an update regarding the Pockwood Pond incinerator and the continuous toxic smoke emanating from the facility.
Several areas to face overnight water disruptions over technical issue
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several areas in the Virgin Islands (VI) are scheduled to face overnight water disruptions due to a technical issue at the local Seven Seas Desalination Plant.
VI culture & arts ‘depicted beautifully’ @ recent Spring Regatta - Dr Katherine A. Smith
NANNY CAY, VI – The recently concluded BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival has been recognized for its prominent depiction of elements of the Virgin Islands' culture and cultural arts.
VI Public officers converted to new salary scale
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Department of Human Resources has successfully converted some 2499 public officers in th. Virgin Islands (VI) to the new salary structures in line with their March 31, 2024, deadline.
RiteWay staff disgruntled over security search policy & meagre pay raise
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Whether the price is right at Riteway and customers are happy is another story but the staff of Riteway are not happy, as they have had much to complain about.
SSB Director Mrs Jeanette A. Scatliffe-Boynes to retire July 2, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After some 33 years at the BVI Social Security Board (SSB), its Director Mrs Jeanette A. Scatliffe-Boynes has announced her retirement. Mrs Scatliffe-Boynes made the disclosure in a Facebook post.
3 confirmed cases of dengue fever in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Department of Health is calling on residents to increase their awareness of the symptoms associated with dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness. This comes in the wake of rising concerns following a dengue outbreak in neighbouring Puerto Rico.
New work permit exemptions by Minister's discretion temporarily suspended
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Labour and Workforce Development under the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade have announced a temporary suspension of new work permit exemptions by Minister's discretion, effective immediately.
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