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October 9th, 2024
Quito’s Luxury Inn renamed 'The Cane Garden Bay Beach Hotel'

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The majestic Quito’s Luxury Inn and Quito’s Gazebo Restaurant & Bar, now under new ownership, have been renamed.

October 10th, 2024
UPDATE: Simulation Exercise being conducted @ T.B Lettsome International Airport

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The public is notified that the BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) will be conducting its
biennial emergency simulation exercise at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport today, October 10, 2024.

October 9th, 2024
Another teacher @ ESHS accused of sexual molestation

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre from sources familiar with the matter is that another male teacher from the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has been accused of sexually molesting a student at the school.

October 9th, 2024
Biden Administration allocates $9M to USVI for lead pipe replacement

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The US Virgin Islands is set to receive a boost in its water infrastructure efforts as the Biden administration finalised a rule on October 8, 2024, requiring all US drinking water systems to identify and replace lead pipes within the next decade.

October 9th, 2024
Astra Davies Penn is newest addition to Judicial & Legal Services Commission

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Daughter of the Virgin Islands soil, Astra Davies Penn is the newest addition to the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC).

October 9th, 2024
‘Shut the country down’ once a month to clean up- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Director of Tourism Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has suggested that the Virgin Islands takes the example of Rwanda to ensure the territory remains a clean and tidy tourist destination.

October 9th, 2024
'If I was the Premier', I would reshuffle my Cabinet- Pastor Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—After a nearly 4-month hiatus, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline returned to his show Honestly Speaking on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, and boldly stated that if he was Premier, a shakeup of his Cabinet would have been made.

October 8th, 2024
Record numbers participated in 2024 Walk for the Cure

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Four hundred and fifty registrants were received for the 13th Annual CIBC Caribbean Walk for the Cure which was held this past weekend, October 5, 2024, making this year’s event one with record breaking numbers and a resounding success.

October 8th, 2024
VI pair defeated by Ecuador @ Pan American U23 Squash C/ships

BUCARAMANGA, Colombia, SA- Doubles action began today, October 8, 2024, at the Pan American U23 Squash Championships in Bucaramanga, Colombia, where the Virgin Islands was represented by Danny, 16, and Oliver Henderson, 18.

October 8th, 2024
Monster Hurricane Milton on collision course with Florida

VI CONSORTIUM

MIAMI, Florida, USA- As Floridians brace for Hurricane Milton and evacuate where possible, emergency responders are positioning themselves to manage both pre-landfall preparations and post-storm recovery efforts.

October 8th, 2024
Leela Mellor wins 2024 ‘My Favourite Teacher’ Essay Competition

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Rotary Club of Road Town has announced the winners of its Annual “My Favourite Teacher” Essay Competition.

October 8th, 2024
VIF&FC to BVITB a good move but proper preparation was needed- Flax-Brutus

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Director of Tourism in the Virgin Islands (VI) Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has said the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) being moved to the BVI Tourist Board is the right thing to do but questioned if the method used was the right one.

October 8th, 2024
Landlord blocks access to derelict vehicles site in Pockwood Pond

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Controversy has erupted over Government leased land in Pockwood Pond on the western side of Tortola.

October 8th, 2024
Seven newly certified Met Observers @ BVIAA

TRELLIS BAY, BEEF ISLAND, VI- Air Traffic Control Officers of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) are now certified meteorological observers, having completed the Aeronautical Meteorology Observer Training Course which was held in collaboration with the Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH).

October 7th, 2024
Mental health can no longer be overlooked- Hon Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said mental health is no longer a topic that can be overlooked.

October 7th, 2024
YOLO Promotions has secured Vybz Kartel for March 2025 VI concert

KINGSTON, Jamaica, WI- The controversial issues of the Office of the Premier’s sponsorship of the King of Dancehall, superstar Vybz Kartel (born Adidja Azim Palmer), are now cleared up.

October 7th, 2024
Man arrested for attempting to smuggle cannabis into VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man who allegedly attempted to smuggle cannabis into the Virgin Islands through the Road Town Ferry Terminal has been arrested and charged.

October 7th, 2024
'We need that cancer registry'- BVICS President

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of the BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) Gloria A. Fahie has called for the long-promised cancer registry to become a reality.

October 7th, 2024
Requiring a VI visa when on work permit ‘should go away’- Hon Lorna G. Smith

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) is surprised that some work permit holders are also required to have a visa for the Virgin Islands (VI) but says she will be working to eliminate that requirement.

October 7th, 2024
VI’s De’Nya E. Winter crowned 2024 Miss Caribbean Cultural Princess in Florida

BROWARD COUNTY, Florida, USA- The flag of the Virgin Islands flew proudly in Hollywood, a city in Broward County, Florida last evening, Sunday, October 6, 2024, when De’Nya E. Winter won the 2024 Miss Caribbean Cultural Princess Pageant.

October 6th, 2024
VI & St Kitts to clash in CONCACAF Nations League Oct 9

BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- The Virgin Islands (VI) Men's Senior National Team will be back in action for the CONCACAF Nations League on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

October 6th, 2024
2024 Revised Voters List features 16,076 Voters

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the publication and public inspection of the Preliminary Voters List which featured 16,106 voters, there is a total of 16,076 registered voters across the Territory’s nine Electoral Districts, according to the Revised Voters List.

October 6th, 2024
Spirit Airlines faces potential bankruptcy

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Spirit Airlines has been facing severe financial difficulties, with shares dropping to an all-time low on Friday, October 4, 2024, following reports that the airline may seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

October 6th, 2024
Premier hails VI's teachers for 'hard work & passion'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has hailed the Virgin Islands' educators on World Teachers' Day observed on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

October 6th, 2024
Why no visa restrictions for Vincentians? 'It’s easy to answer'- Zan Lewis

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- ZBVI News Director and St Vincent and the Grenadines national Zan Lewis called out Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7) for using St Vincent and the Grenadines when trying to justify his point about visa-free travel to the Virgin Islands (VI) for Guyanese nationals.

October 5th, 2024
2 Gov Ministers oppose sponsorship of dance hall artiste Vybz Kartel!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an unprecedented move two senior Government Ministers have gone against their leader for his decision to become a sponsor via the Office of the Premier for dance hall super star Vybz Kartel’s performance in the Virgin Islands (VI).

October 5th, 2024
14 schools improved under BVI SMART Schools Project

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to ongoing efforts of the BVI SMART Schools Project, students in fourteen public schools across the Virgin Islands (VI) returned to safer and SMARTer learning environments.

October 5th, 2024
USVI: Man arrested after ramming ex's car in McDonald's drive-thru

VI CONSORTIUM

GOLDEN ROCK, St. Croix, USVI- A man was arrested after reportedly threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend’s parents and then ramming her vehicle in a McDonald’s drive-thru.

October 5th, 2024
VI delegation attended 61st PAHO Directing Council

WASHINGTON DC, USA- Officials from the Ministry of Health and Social Development represented the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 61st Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) Directing Council in Washington DC from September 30 to October 4, 2024.

October 5th, 2024
Next week is Reading is Fun Week

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- This upcoming week, October 7 to 11, 2024, all public and private schools across the Virgin Islands (VI) will engage in activities aimed at encouraging students to develop a love for reading during the observation of Reading is Fun Week 2024.