National League: 1st win for One Love & Positive; VG United remain unbeaten
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- VG United leapfrogged the idle Sugar Boys FC to move to the top of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) National League standings, following their 2-1 victory over Islanders FC on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
USVI: Major class action lawsuit filed against WAPA over contaminated water
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A significant class action lawsuit has been filed against the [US] VI Water and Power Authority and Seven Seas Water Solutions USA LLC, alleging widespread lead and copper contamination in the drinking water supplied to residents of St Croix.
Budget 2024: Health Ministry projected to receive largest budgetary allocation
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The Ministry of Health and Social Development under Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is projected to receive the largest budgetary allocation in the 2024 Budget, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard expected to testify against ex-VI Premier Andrew A. Fahie
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Former BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard is expected to testify against former Premier of the [British] Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie when his trial starts in January 2024.
VI Gov’t spends $8.9M annually on renting office space- Premier Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands spends some $8.9M annually to rent office space, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has disclosed.
FirstCaribbean International ComTrust Foundation provides US$80K to CCRIF SPC to enhance disaster preparedness among member gov’ts
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Yesterday, the FirstCaribbean International ComTrust Foundation and CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) met to celebrate the Foundation’s donation of US$75,000 to help enhance rainfall monitoring systems and disaster preparedness in the Caribbean and another US$5,000 to print and disseminate additional copies of CCRIF’s children’s publication on “Hazards, Disasters and Climate Change”, developed for children ages 8 to 12 years old.
Two new local songs released to chronicle events of ‘Great March’ 1949
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two brand new local songs have been released as the Virgin Islands (VI) marked the 1949 Great March and Restoration of the Legislative Council Holiday today Monday, November 27, 2023.
Education Ministry allocated $2.85M for capital projects in 2024 budget
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley while delivering the 2024 Budget address has outlined the fiscal package which included funding for local education under Subject Minister Sharie B. de. Castro (AL) to the tune of $53.38M.
Human remains found at Estate Jealousy on St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The USV.I. Police Department has reported the discovery of human remains at Estate Jealousy on St. Croix.
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Scores flood Anegada for 11th Lobster Festival 2023
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - The "Anegada Lobster Festival" a three-day event that highlights Anegada and the love for seafood has seen its 11th edition entertain and feed scores of lobster lovers in the weekend ending Sunday, November 26, 2023.
VI citizens must guard democracy fought for by ancestors – Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Citizens of the Virgin Islands (VI), particularly those who are decedents of the great men & women who stood up for their rights in the 1949 Great March & Restoration of the Legislative Council in the VI, have been tasked to remain guardians of democracy in the VI.
Local education icon Dr Lydia Hodge-Pickering passes
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom is that another education pioneer and icon has died. Dr Lydia Hodge-Pickering transitioned at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida, USA on Friday, November 24, 2023, following what is believed to be injuries sustained after an auto accident.
Premier, Deputy Premier & Minister for Health off this week to Dubai & Aruba
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will lead a small delegation to the United Nations COP 28 World Climate Summit to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The conference, which is expected to attract hundreds of world and business leaders, corporations, non-governmental organisations, and global environmentalists, will take place from November 30, 2023, to December 12, 2023.
VI Premier congratulates Suriname on 48th independence anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, via its Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has congratulated the people of Suriname as they celebrated their country's independence from the Netherlands.
Ex Financial Secretary L. Allen Wheatley inks consultancy contract with VI Gov't
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Former Financial Secretary of the Virgin Islands (VI) and unsuccessful Virgin Islands Party (VIP) political candidate for the Eighth District in the 2023 general elections, Mr L. Allen Wheatley, is back.
High recurrent expenditure a concern for VI Gov’t
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said his Government has the “difficult task” of balancing important obligations like paying salaries and operating government with the need to control recurrent expenditure at sustainable levels while delivering on a holistic development agenda.
Andrew C. Bickerton retires as President of BVIFA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The long-time President of the British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA), Mr Andrew C. Bickerton aka 'Andy' has announced his retirement from the job, to take effect from November 30, 2023, according to a letter seen by our news center.
$20M allocated to Works Ministry for capital works in 2024 Budget
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Communications and Works under Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) is set to receive 15.92% of the total budget or $74,950,000 to fund a variety of infrastructural development projects in the Virgin Islands (VI) as set out in the 2024 budget, including the expansion of the T.B. Lettsome International Airport.
Elderly man dies while attempting to stop moving vehicle
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI - A somber mood envelops the community as the V.I. Police Department reports a tragic event that occurred on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
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New upscale restaurant & lounge reportedly coming to Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI - While some residents, motorists, and tourists passing by or using the R&R Malone Complex may be curious as to why one of the main buildings at the entrance to the property is under construction, our roving news team have gathered some information.
VI Special Education Week 2023 to focus on access & equity
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 2023 Special Education Week being observed in the Virgin Islands (VI) from November 23, 2023, will be held under the theme, 'Accessibility and Equity: A spectrum of possibilities,' as part of a focus to bring access to education to all.
High surf advisory in effect for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has indicated that a high surf advisory is in effect for the territory today, Saturday, November 25, 2023, however, it remains unclear how long the advisory will last.
2023 'Great March' commemoration holiday to feature 3 days of activities
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Virgin Islands (VI) marks the 1949 Great March and Restoration of the Legislative Council Holiday on Monday, November 27, 2023, the weekend leading up to the holiday has been packed with the release of cultural items ranging from new music to documentaries connected to the day.
Game On & IML Suzuki Marines crowned 2023 Industrial Volleyball League Champions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2023 Industrial Volleyball League organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) concluded last evening, Thursday, November 23, 2023, with Game On emerging Champions of Zone A and IML Suzuki Marines winning the Zone B Championship.
Lawsuit against USVI claims territory enabled Epstein's sex trafficking
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Victims of the late financier Jeffrey E. Epstein have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Virgin Islands, accusing the territory of enabling Epstein's sex trafficking operations. This legal action comes shortly after a $75 million settlement was reached in a similar case against JPMorgan Chase & Co., involving the USVI.
Waste Management receives parts to repair Incinerator @ Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Director of Waste Management, Mr Marcus E. Solomon has said his department has received the incinerator’s transfer arms as it makes steady strides in bringing the facility at Pockwood Pond back online.
HLSCC Technical Studies Dept gets vehicle for Automotive Engineering Technology Programme
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– The Technical Studies Department at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has acquired a Hyundai Grand i10 to enhance the experiential learning opportunities for students enrolled in its Automotive Engineering Technology Programme.
'There is tremendous potential' for VI as an events destination- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite some backlash over the non-stop concert held in July 2023, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says there is tremendous potential for the VI to be an events destination.
Thad A. Lettsome 3rd @ ICSA Nationals in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, USA- Thad A. Lettsome has followed up his achievements at the recent PanAm Games with a bronze medal sailing an ILCA7 at the 2023 Glen S. Foster Trophy, the ICSA Singlehanded National Championships held from November 11-12, 2023.
Budget Standing Finance Committee (SFC) started today, Nov 23, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Two days after Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) delivered the second budget address of his young premiership, the House of Assembly (HoA) has today November 23, 2023, gone into the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) of the House, for the proposed 2024 budget.
Hon Penn supports ‘independent review’ of RVIPF ‘from the head come down’
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) is supporting calls for an independent review of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) amidst allegations of corruption, including against Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mark Collins.
Puerto Rico rooftops to ‘power up’ with $440M U.S investment
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — In a significant move towards renewable energy, the U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $440 million initiative to install solar panels on low-income homes in Puerto Rico. This effort comes as the U.S. territory faces persistent power outages and a deteriorating electric grid.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola mourns passing of ‘cherished’ member James J. Harris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has said its members have been left in profound sorrow on the sudden passing of its “esteemed fellow Rotarian and friend” Mr James J. Harris.
Private/Public stakeholder forum being planned on VI Minimum Wage– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said, in an effort to deal with the minimum wage issue in the Virgin Islands (VI), a stakeholder forum is being planned to involve both the government and private sectors.
Digicel celebrates 15 Years in VI with gift giving & customer surprises!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Digicel is celebrating 15 years in the [British] Virgin Islands with a day of gifting and surprises for customers. This Friday, November 24, 2023, customers can take advantage of various Digicel deals and promotions.
One Mart, Game On, Family Matters & Suzuki Marines in volleyball finals today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Finals of the Industrial Volleyball League organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) will be played this evening, Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola.
St George's Primary marks 6th death anniversary of Trinity A. Moses
MAIN STREET, Tortola, VI - “Today Trinity should have been at college, she should have been at college today, but six years ago she was taken away from us,” said St George's Primary School Principal Dr Cherilyn Anderson-Rogers in a somber tone, as the school held a memorial and remembrance to mark the 6th death anniversary of Trinity A. Moses.
The Flying Pig bags the win @2023 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race
NANNY CAY, VI- The 2023 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race took place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, with plenty of wind in the south offering up a potential record-breaking day. With seven boats expected it was shaping up to be a great day on the water.
BVIPA celebrates Explora 1's first visit to VI
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- On November 21, 2023, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA), in collaboration with the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) and local ship agent Island Shipping Trading Co. Ltd., commemorated the inaugural arrival of the Explora 1 with a special plaque exchange ceremony.
Tourist rushed to hospital after encountering difficulties @ Smugglers Cove
SMUGGLERS COVE, Tortola, VI- A male cruise ship tourist was reportedly pulled from the water at Smugglers Cove on Tortola and rushed to Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital today, November 22, 2023.
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