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‘Christmas in the City’ 2023 back on Shoreway Drive for 25th Anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Presented as an event to jumpstart Christmas in the Virgin Islands, Christmas in the City is returning for yet another year according to Mrs Janice E.L. Brathwaite-Edwards of the City Manager's Office, this time on Shoreway Drive outside of One Stop Mall, Road Town, Tortola.
Jefferson J. Knight aka ‘Knight Rider’ reportedly planning to challenge CoI in Court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Retired police officer and former crown prosecutor in the Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Jefferson J. Knight aka ‘Knight Rider’ is reportedly looking to challenge some alleged constitutional breaches connected to the Commission of Inquiry in the VI, according to information revealed on the ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show on Tola Radio VI.
Kempes Nicholls, Mikhail Howe & David Baronville charged for burglary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In response to a series of burglaries plaguing both residential dwellings and businesses in Road Town over the past two weeks, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested and charged at least three persons.
2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season ends with 20 named storms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended on Thursday, November 30, 2023, has been one of above-normal activity, marked by several impactful storms and unique weather patterns.
UPDATE: Verne Forbes Jr charged for recent stabbing incident in SCB
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it has charged a man in relation to the stabbing incident in Sea Cows Bay on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
The human element in capital
Dickson C. Igwe
Education and learning are the most crucial elements in the building of Virgin Islands' prosperity. The human element is the defining factor in the capital mix. The appropriate mix of the components of capital drives wealth creation, with excellence in human resources as Key.
Vehicle flips @ Lower Hope Hill
HOPE HILL, Tortola, VI- It is not known at this time if there were serious injuries; however, a driver lost control of a vehicle at Lower Hope Hill on Tortola today, Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Triple Jack raises $$ for local animal shelter in latest Round Tortola record attempt
NANNY CAY, VI- The goal of a new record was narrowly missed but the goal of raising funds for the Humane Society of the BVI was met on Saturday, November 18, 2023, when Triple Jack, the phoenix-like Kelsall 47 trimaran built in 1979, attempted to beat her Round Tortola record of 2:33:33 she set in 2015.
USVI: Woman charged with Neglect after wandering child found & returned several times
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A woman is facing charges of child neglect after two of her children were found wandering around the community.
15 job seekers benefit from softskills training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fifteen (15) job-seekers between the ages of 18 and 30 have benefitted from two workshops in soft skills training facilitated by the Department of Labour and Workforce Development.
COP28: We will promote the VI’s 'readiness to receive funding & investment'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the [British] Virgin Islands’ presence at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) presents an excellent opportunity to advocate in an international forum for the needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) that are especially vulnerable to ill-effects of climate change.
Constitutional Review Commission hands over report to Governor & Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), which was set up to garner and consider the aspirations and changes the people of the [British] Virgin Islands wish to see in the next constitution, has submitted its report to Governor John J. Rankin, CMG and Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Playoffs for Inter-Secondary Schools Volleyball Tournament begin today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The playoffs for the Inter-Secondary Schools Volleyball Tournament organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports will begin today, Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
Gov’t issues vacancies for members Parole & Public Assistance Appeal Boards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has issued a number of vacancies for board members to serve on the Parole Board, members on the Public Assistance Committee, and board members of the Public Assistance Appeal Board.
Khalid Lewis wins 2024 Agriculture & Fisheries Exhibition & Market Day Slogan competition
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The winning slogan for the 2024 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market Day Slogan competition is ‘Sow the Seeds of Sustainability: Youth Fueling Food Security’.
Sex refusal escalates into alleged assault & pillow smothering
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRIATIANSTED, St. Croix - In a startling turn of events, a man who initially claimed to be a victim of an attempted smothering by the mother of his children was arrested for the offense.
Luxury yacht Emerald Sakara makes inaugural call to Virgin Islands
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, Tortola, VI- On November 28, 2023, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA), in collaboration with the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) and local ship agent ROMASCO GROUP, commemorated the inaugural arrival of Emerald Cruises small luxury yacht Emerald Sakara.
UK police memorialised; Body to be shipped; CoP still mum on autopsy report
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Almost two months since UK Detective Sergeant Paul A. France was found drowned in his car in the seawater in the area near Government House in Road Town, the capital city, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) held a memorial service in his honour yesterday, November 28, 2023.
A lot of $$$ leaving VI through fossil fuel importation– Premier
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is encouraging more persons to take advantage of green incentives not just for the environment, but to save on the amount of money leaving the VI economy through the purchase of fossil fuels.
Dawnalee Stevens-Hodge wins CIL Coconut Tart Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The debate probably still rages on as to which tart is the best; however, in the meantime, Dawnalee Stevens-Hodge has been declared the best when it comes to making coconut tarts.
'Much to be done' for promotion of more inclusive learning in VI – Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With 2023 Special Education week ongoing in the Virgin Islands (VI) under the theme, 'Accessibility and Equity: A spectrum of possibilities,' Subject Minister Sharie B. de Castro (AL) said more has to be done to bring the local education system to one that is more inclusive.
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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