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USVI Top CoP targeted in federal probe; Phones seized
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - The Federal Bureau of Investigation earlier this week delivered a target letter to V.I. Police Department Commissioner Ray Martinez and confiscated the cellphones of Mr. Martinez and his wife, the Consortium can confirm.
Approx 60 employers already in Labour Dept Management System- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Labour and Workforce Development Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) says significant progress has been made towards modernizing the operations of the Department of Labour and Workforce Development with technical preparations being made for the implementation of a new Labour Management System.
VI, UN signs second Country Plan for more technical assistance
NEW YORK, NY - Virign Islands (VI) Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has signed the Virgin Islands’ second United Nations (UN) Country Implementation Plan (CIP) that expands programming and technical assistance to the Territory from UN agencies serving the Caribbean region.
VI Premier Wheatley & UK Ambassador Kariuki held constructive talks on UK-VI relations
NEW YORK, NY, USA - Premier Dr. the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and United Kingdom (UK) Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) H.E. James Kariuki have held constructive discussions on relations between the UK and Virgin Islands.
Winair, Air Caraïbes renew interline partnership
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten - Winair and Air Caraïbes have announced the renewal of their interline agreement as part of a longstanding partnership that offers passengers seamless travel experiences and convenient connections throughout the Caribbean region.
Business Watch: House of Luxury
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Anyone looking for a variety of top-quality gold, diamond, silver, and pearl jewellery, cologne, bags, wallets, cardholders, belts, sunglasses and more to choose from simply has to check out House of Luxury located on Park Lane in Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.
SCB resident De'Shaun Thomas charged for motor scooter theft, burglary
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- A 19-year-old resident of Sea Cows Bay has been charged with stealing a motorcycle and burglary.
HLSCC graduates asked to leverage technology, AI to benefit VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 186 students graduated from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) yesterday June 13, 2024, as part of the Class of 2024.
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2022 Trade Department Audit to be reviewed but not a priority area– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) says a probe report into 2022 allegations of corruption at the Trade Department would need to be reviewed before being released into the public; however, it is not a priority area.
Late legislator Carvin Malone gets graveside visit on 65th birthday
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Legislators, members of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), members of the Lions Club of Tortola, family and friends gathered at the graveside of the late former legislator Mr Carvin Malone on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the day that he would have been celebrating his 65th birthday.
‘Communications Specialist’ Angela U. Burns given consultancy with Premier’s Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Veteran media practitioner Angela U. Burns, who has worked for several local, regional and international news agencies, has landed herself a one-year consultancy contract with the Government of the Virgin Islands.
‘We are drunk on the eve of reconstruction’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- “There is a sense in which we as a people have a grand opportunity, amidst all of the foul stuff, amidst some of the chaos, amidst some of the things that are ours and some beyond our [control], amidst the crises, there is an opportunity, a real opportunity, to reform, to transform, to reconstruct ourselves as a people and as a nation.”
$271K contract signed for Trellis Bay Welcome Centre
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Nearly 7 years after the waiting area at the ferry dock in Trellis Bay, Beef Island was destroyed in the hurricanes of 2017, a contract has been signed to construct the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre.
Industrial trade growth between VI & China 'increasing year on year'– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has disclosed that trade between the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) and China continues to grow yearly.
British duo arrested after $6m of cocaine seized @ Ghana airport
ACCRA, Ghana, Africa- Two British citizens have been arrested after being accused of attempting to smuggle $6.48m (£5m) worth of cocaine from Ghana to London.
UN told about VI landslides; Climate Change vulnerabilities
NEW YORK, NY, USA– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has petitioned the UN C-24 Committee for what he called "climate justice" for countries that remain vulnerable to Climate Change, using heavy rains and landslides in the VI as an example.
Fahie sentencing now set for Aug 5, 2024; Requests minimum 10-year sentence
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Former Premier of the Virgin Islands Mr Andrew A. Fahie has received another delay to his sentencing.
Security services needed for Immigration detainees @ Hotel Castle Maria
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the Supply of Security Services for Immigration Detainees housed at Hotel Castle Maria in Road Town, Tortola.
VI defeated 0-4 by Dominican Republic in WC qualifiers
SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic- The [British] Virgin Islands had a tough outing in the Second Round of Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
70th VI Emancipation Festival Village named after Larina L. Jacobs-Lamothe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The main festival village of the 70th [British] Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival will be named in honour of Jost van Dyke native Larina Loretta Jacobs-Lamothe, who is also affectionately known as ‘Rena’.
Nearly 50% of waste burned @ Pockwood Pond is compostable- Aragorn A. Dick-Read
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Regenerative organic farmer and Virgin Islander Mr Aragorn A. Dick-Read, who is engaged in sustainable agriculture in the territory, says a large percentage of waste at the Pockwood Pond Incinerator can be used for composting and other agricultural purposes.
VI will continue pushing for removal of reserved Order in Council– Premier tells UN C-24
NEW YORK, NY, USA– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the [British] Virgin Islands will continue pressing the United Kingdom (UK) to remove its reserve Order in Council to suspend the local constitution if triggered.
Unlocked vehicles in public parking lots being used to commit crime- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public is being advised not to leave vehicles unlocked in especially public parking lots, since criminals are targeting these vehicles for use to commit crimes.
Nurse Stacey Bartley-Penn donates books to local schools
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islander and Registered Nurse Mrs Stacey Bartley-Penn, a 1997 graduate of the Leonora Delville Primary School and a member of the Class of 2003 of the then BVI High School, has given back.
Jehkhalibbah & Kie-Andre Williams charged for various offences including burglary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following several weeks of intensive investigation into reports of burglary, theft, and other offences committed at both commercial and residential properties, Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) detectives have made a series of criminal charges against two males.
RVIPF cautions of ‘criminal offence’ to knowingly transmit HIV, STIs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Persons in the Virgin Islands are being urged to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, amidst concerning statistics showing an increase in cases in the territory over the last 5 years.
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Fixing incinerator by 3rd quarter of 2024 a 'top priority' for Gov't– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On the road to building a more green and sustainable [British] Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says fixing the incinerator at Pockwood Pond remains a top priority for his government.
BVIOC says it does not have authority to intervene in BVIBF election impasse
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has said it has been approached by several basketball stakeholders to intervene in the current impasse affecting the sport in the territory.
Public alerted about spike in burglaries on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has alerted the public that there continue to be elevated numbers of commercial and residential burglaries in certain areas on Tortola.
Ex-political candidate Coy W. Levons returns as Director of Civil Aviation
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Anegadian and former political candidate in the 2023 Virgin Islands (VI) general elections with the opposition National Democratic Party (NDP), Mr Coy W. Levons is back at the Civil Aviation Department.
‘Prepare for the unexpected’ this hurricane season- Deputy CEHO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The hurricane season is upon us and we want to take this time to reiterate the importance of preparing for the unexpected. Depending on the intensity of the hurricane, power outages occur which increases the susceptibility of perishable food and that is why it is important that persons know how to prepare.”
Cameron Todman of Alexandrina Maduro Primary wins National Spelling Bee
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- After an intense battle, Cameron Todman of Alexandrina Maduro Primary emerged the winner of the 2024 National Spelling Bee Primary Competition held at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
USVI: Snake Bounty Programme halted due to 'high participation'
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDEREKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) has announced the early conclusion of its snake bounty programme for the current fiscal year, citing exceptional participation rates.
ESHS’ Adrianne Thomas is 2024 Junior Ambassador of Tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2024 Junior Ambassador of Tourism is Miss Adrianne Thomas of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
UPDATE: VI show courage in 0-3 defeat to Guatemala
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands put up a strong showing against Guatemala in their debut match of the group stages of the CONCACAF leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at A. O. Shirley Ground on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
UPDATE: Police hunting gunman in Bath & Turtle robbery
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) are on the hunt for a lone gunman who pounced on the Bath and Turtle Restaurant on Virgin Gorda last evening June 8, 2024, taking cash and escaping on foot.
‘Reward and Recognition Service’ held for HMP staff Learning Achievements
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- A ‘Reward and Recognition Service’ was recently held for staff at His Majesty’s Prison who completed over 1300 learning hours since the start of the 2024 year.
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Premier announced 2024 Environment Month Green Pledge Drive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced the launch of the Environment Month Green Pledge Drive and the Public Sector Green Pledge with the drive seeking to scale up “greening” in The Virgin Islands under the Green Pledge Programme launched in June 2012.
USVI Coast Guard seizes $7.4M worth of cocaine near St. Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix - The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Charles David Jr. offloaded 245 kilograms of cocaine and transferred custody of nine suspected smugglers to Drug Enforcement Administration authorities at Coast Guard Base San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Friday. The contraband had an estimated wholesale value of $7.4 million.
All set for 5th annual VI Olympic Day Sports Festival & walks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC), in collaboration with its member National Federations and the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) in partnership with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, will host the 5th annual free Sports Festival celebrating Olympic Day.
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