Venezuela defies ICJ ruling with referendum on annexing Essequibo from Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- Venezuelan electoral authorities on Sunday, December 3, 2023, claimed that 95 percent of voters in a nonbinding referendum approved of the nation's territorial claim on a huge chunk of neighboring oil-rich Guyana.
1 of 2 fire tenders being sourced ‘should be in place’ in January- BVIAA MD
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is in the process of procuring two additional fire tenders.
Long Bush Christmas Day Parade to return after a near 10-year hiatus
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- After a nearly 10-year absence, the Long Bush Christmas Day Parade will make a return on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023.
Residents called upon to ‘step up & stomp crime out’ of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With crime now a major concern in the territory, persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been called upon to 'step up and stomp crime out' by Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr in a message delivered on December 2, 2023.
Workshop held to promote gender equality in statutory bodies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Members of Statutory Bodies across the [British] Virgin Islands selected as Gender Focal Points recently participated in a gender focal point workshop at the Office of Gender Affairs.
Gov Bryan announces holiday admin leave & proclamations
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr on Monday officially declared several key observances for December and announced administrative leave for the holiday season in the US Virgin Islands.
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Speedy's Ferry founders honoured posthumously @ NLBC's 18th ‘Unsung Heroes’ Service
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Back for its 18th year, the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola yesterday, December 3, 2023, held its ‘Unsung Heroes’ Ceremony in recognition of persons in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) who have contributed greatly to the community.
Finals of Inter-Secondary Schools Volleyball set for Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The championship games in the Inter-Secondary Schools Volleyball Tournament organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) will be played on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
PHOTO of the Day: Premier Wheatley & Minister Wheatley with Barbados’ Mottley in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- While the Virgin Islands' four-member delegation is busy at work in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) looking after the Territory’s climate change interests, both Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) took some time out to network with both regional and international leaders.
Vehicles collide on Waterfront Drive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two small vehicles were involved in what appeared to be a head-on collision on Waterfront Drive earlier today, Sunday, December 3, 2023.
42 businesses showcased @ DYAS Youth Business Expo
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 42 businesses were showcased at the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) Youth Business Expo held at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Anegadians peeved as airport closed due to fire truck taken to VG airport
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Residents of Anegada have expressed disappointment at the closure of the Auguste George Airport, which is reportedly due to the fire tender being removed from that island and taken to Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda, since the fire tender there has developed some issues.
Avengers FC are the 2023 BVIFA Women's 7-a-Side Champions!
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Avengers FC stunned the experienced Rebels FC 3-1 to become the BVI Football Association’s Women's 7-a-Side Champions at Greenland Football Field on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Kenesha Smith repeats as winner of CIL’s Traditional Christmas Cake Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For the second consecutive year, Kenesha Smith was adjudged the winner of the Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) Traditional Christmas Cake from Around the World Competition.
Hodge scores 35-Points in Lakers defeat of Salt Lake City Stars
LOS ANGLES, California - Virgin Islands (VI) star Basketball player, D'Moi M. Hodge last evening, December 1, 2023, scored an impressive 35-point in a battle between the South Bay Lakers and 138-123 victory over Salt Lake City Stars, in the NBA G League.
Gov’t to cover 50% fuel surcharge on Electricity during holidays
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a special initiative to provide relief from the increasing fuel surcharge during the holiday season.
Puerto Ricans sentenced for smuggling over $1.6M cash into STT
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas — U.S. Attorney for the USVI Delia L. Smith announced Thursday that two men from Puerto Rico, Jesus Lebron Pinto and Geraldo Morales, both aged 29, have been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison.
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'In our corner Lorna' now acting Premier from Dec 2-6, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A day after returning from an important regional meeting in Aruba of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) where she defended the Territory’s interest on the Mutual Financial Action Report, effective today, December 2, 2023, until Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) has been appointed to Act in the position of Premier and Minister of Finance.
VI Gov’t extends condolences on passing of former PAHO Director Dr Carissa F. Etienne
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has extended condolences on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands on the passing of Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director Emeritus and former Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
‘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.
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