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AA launches continuous VI flights during traditionally slow periods
BEEF ISLAND, VI - In a historic first for the Virgin Islands (BVI), the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport will maintain continuous flight operations with a major carrier American Airline (AA) during the traditionally slow periods from July to October.
Latest Huntums Ghut murders 'a tragic loss of two lives' - NSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The National Security Council (NSC) of the Virgin Islands (VI) after a meeting of Friday, May 17, 2024, says it considers the murder of two adult males earlier yesterday morning in Huntums Ghut, to be a tragic loss of two lives and expressed its sympathies for the loved ones of the victims.
New agreement raises USVI Nurse salaries to $86K-$118K
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - A Friday press release from Government House informed the public that a tentative wage agreement had been reached with the union that represents registered nurses at the Department of Health and local hospitals.
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Five new national champs take 2024 Dinghy Champs class titles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 2024 BVI Dinghy Championships took place on Saturday May 11, 2024, with 23 boats taking to the water across five classes.
UPDATE: Body found in VG home is that of Everette O’Neal aka ‘Fisher’
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Our newsroom can confirm that the body found by police yesterday, May 17, 2024, on Virgin Gorda is that of businessman Everette O’Neal aka ‘Fisher’.
Skelton-Cline arrested & charged over 2008-2010 Gov’t contracts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into our news centre is that police today Friday, May 17, 2024, have arrested and charged a popular clergyman and a former Government Consultant Mr Claude O. Skelton Cline on matters relating to Government contracts.
Dominica Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit is in Town
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of Dominica, an independent regional country in the Caribbean is in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Sahara Dust expected to reduce air quality over weekend until Tuesday- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has advised that Sahara Dust is expected to reduce air quality over the weekend until Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Cruelty to child case against Stacie T. Stoutt-James, Ishmeal Stoutt discontinued
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a cruelty to a child court case against Stacie T. Stoutt-James, a former Division Head of Family, Children & Protective Services, and Ishmael Stoutt, has been discontinued at the Magistrates Court of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Business Watch: Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Aromas Cigar and Martini Bar is the first business to be featured on the relaunch of Retail Therapy & In Our Kitchen, and for very good reasons.
‘Your Gov’t has been working’ to build a sustainable & resilient nation– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), on May 16, 2024, delivered his first Territorial Address under the theme, 'Building A Sustainable Nation'. The address commemorated the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government's first anniversary since taking office in April 2023.
NCL promises to deliver almost 400K cruise tourists in 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sharing a projection of some 250,000 total passengers for 2024, an official of Norwegian Cruise Line has promised to deliver even more tourists to the VI’s shores come 2025.
Police confirm shooting death of two men @ Huntum’s Ghut bar
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI - Police in the Virgin Islands have confirmed the shooting death of two men after 1:00 AM this morning, Friday, May 17, 2024, in the Huntum’s Ghut area on the main island of Tortola.
Update: Power fully restored on Anegada after 'technical difficulties'
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Around 4:00 pm today, May 16, 2024, electricity was fully restored on the island of Anegada according to both residents and confirmed by the BVI Electricity Corporation after a period of outage.
UPDATE: Inmates charged over May 12, 2024, HMP stabbing
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on a stabbing incident that occurred at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) on May 12, 2024, inmates connected to the incident have been charged.
World Telecommunication & Information Society Day 2024 – Unleashing the Potential of Technology within YOU through Education
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated on May 17 annually since its establishment in 1969. The observance of WTISD aims to raise awareness about the benefits that internet and other communication technologies can bring to societies, as well as ways to bridge the digital divide.
Nearly 150 boys & girls taking part in SVA basketball leagues
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One hundred and forty-nine (149) boys and girls are taking part in the Sports Vision Academy (SVA) basketball leagues which got underway at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
ESHS & Ciboney School of Excellence win Secondary Division Foreign Language Bowl
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Elmore Stoutt High School and Ciboney School of Excellence emerged champions of the Secondary Division Foreign Language Bowl, which was held at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre Activity Hall in Baughers Bay on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
NCL official blasts ‘rumour’ of Norwegian Cruise Line pulling out of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An official from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has blasted a rumour that the cruise line intends to pull out of the [British] Virgin Islands market and that the cancellations of five calls to the territory in April 2024, were a sign of such intentions.
Wolues FC are National League Champions!
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Courtesy of a hard-fought 3-2 victory over nearest rivals and title contenders, Islanders FC, Wolues FC have claimed their first-ever National League Championship. Their latest win at the Greenland Football Field on May 12, 2024, saw them reach an unassailable forty-five points with one game remaining; four points clear at the top of the standings.
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Gov't made good progress in key areas by listening to people– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of a message on the Government’s one year in office, Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) said the creation of the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade (MFSLT) marked a significant shift in focus for the Territory's economic development.
USVI: Woman charged for leaving minor children home alone to go partying
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — A woman is now facing felony child neglect charges after her daughter told police that she was left alone with her little brother while their mother went to a party.
‘We should have 4 [music fests]- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Consultant, commentator and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said many people are hurting in the territory yet some people continue to talk about everything except what really matters.
Basketball at an all-time low; Gov’t needs to step in- Roy A. Garraway
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Businessman and basketball coach Mr Roy A. Garraway has lamented that basketball is at an all-time low in the territory and has called for the government to step in to save the sport.
VIP Gov't's Inaugural Territorial Address set for May 16, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will host the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government's Inaugural Territorial Address under the theme ‘Building a Sustainable Nation’ on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Public urged to get acquainted with Crown Lands Management Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is urging the residents of the [British] Virgin Islands to pay attention to the Crown Lands Management Bill, as it received its first reading in the House of Assembly on May 2, 2024.
Thomas family in no active land negotiations despite Premier’s claims- Thomas-Griffith
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI– Daughter of the late Ellis Thomas, Mrs Elaine M. Thomas-Griffith has blasted Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) as peddling untruths that his Government is in active negotiations with the family for the use of the land at Ellis Thomas Downs.
Actress & model Yaya DaCosta to host 14th Summer Sizzle BVI
NEW YORK, USA- The 14th edition of Summer Sizzle BVI, the Caribbean’s premiere fashion and lifestyle destination experience in the [British] Virgin Islands, is scheduled for July 25 – 28, 2024.
‘Push horse racing or get pushed out’- Lesmore Smith to Hon Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- US Virgin Islands Governor’s Cup Champion Lesmore Smith has urged Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) to take up the responsibility to push for the revival and development of horse racing in the [British] Virgin Islands.
Caribbean forcasted to face record 2024 heat season
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados– Persons living in the Caribbean and parts of Central America have been put on notice that the region is currently experiencing an unusually warm period, and this trend is forecasted to continue possibly until October 2024.
Thomas family will 'not be manipulated' by VI Gov’t- Elaine M. Thomas-Griffith
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI – Elaine M. Thomas-Griffith, the daughter of the late Ellis Thomas, has taken to the media over the issues surrounding Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay and its stalled negotiations with the [British] Virgin Islands Government for use of the land.
‘Concerned Citizen’ saddened about individual rights violation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a social media message circulating today, Monday, May 13, 2024, on Facebook and the WhatsApp platform, a resident describing themselves as ‘Concerned Citizen’ has raised many issues over what they said is “unconstitutional to have individuals rights continuously violated.”
Deputy Premier wants swift resolution to issues affecting Republic Bank’s customers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has said the Government of the [British] Virgin Islands is aware of recent developments at Republic Bank (BVI) Limited, which resulted in the withdrawal of funds from several customer accounts.
7 contestants revealed for Miss BVI Pageant 2024 in July
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Under the theme Brunch in Bloom, the contestants for the Miss BVI Pageant 2024 were revealed at Queen Elizabeth II Park on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
Chantel E. Malone leaps to victory @ PURE Athletics Sprint Elite Meet
CLERMONT, Florida, USA- [British] Virgin Islands’ athlete Chantel E. Malone, competing in her second long jump event of the season, emerged victorious at the PURE Athletics Sprint Elite Meet held at the NTC Training Center in Clermont, Florida on May 11, 2024.
Gov Pruce dodged questions on ‘power grab’ by his predecessor Rankin!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Current United Kingdom-appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands Daniel Pruce invited the local media to his office, claiming it was in celebration of World Press Freedom Day held on Friday, May 3, 2024.
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11th Sitting of 1st Session of 5th HoA slated for May 16
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Legislators will return to the House of Assembly (HoA) Chamber in Road Town to do the business of the people on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Taxi & tour operators invited to meet with Florida Caribbean Cruise Association
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Taxi and tour operators in the [British] Virgin Islands have been invited to an exclusive meeting with the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) on May 14, 2024.
‘Use of technology’ being explored to strengthen border security- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the [British] Virgin Islands is exploring the use of technology to strengthen border security and prevent illegal immigration and smuggling.
Kyron A. McMaster 2nd in season opener in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Reigning Commonwealth Games Champion and Paris Olympics bound Kyron A. McMaster, OBE opened his track season at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
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