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September 23rd, 2023
Vacationing Officers called back to work as HMP lockdown moves to day 2!

BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI - The lockdown at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) at Balsam Ghut is into day two, after it originally started on Friday, September 22, 2023.

September 23rd, 2023
ESHS: 'Concerned teachers' allege huge income disparity between new & old staff

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) from “concerned teachers’ at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is that issues related to the recent ‘sit-in’ at the school also has to do with income disparity and not just working conditions.

September 23rd, 2023
Demolition of old Magistrate's Court begins to pave way for new Learning Centre

JOHN'S HOLE, Tortola, VI - Two generations of buildings that once housed the Magistrate's Court on Tortola, in the Virgin Islands, are being demolished to facilitate the construction of the new Eslyn Henley Richez Learning Centre.

September 23rd, 2023
VI students heading to Singapore for Int'l Robotics Challenge

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Four students from two schools in the Virgin Islands have been selected to participate in the annual international Global Robotics Challenge from October 7 to 10, 2023, to be held in Singapore.

September 23rd, 2023
How capital drives social inequality

Dickson C. Igwe

The idea that education and hard work are the great equalizers is wonderfully aspirational. It is however woefully inadequate as a theory.

September 22nd, 2023
This week we feature Young Professional Curtis Callwood

By Ron O. D'Avilar

Our Young Professional this week is an insurance professional with a passion for fashion designing. Fashion Designer Curtis Callwood uses his creativity and love for designing to create one-of-a-kind designer gowns and dresses that incorporate the culture of the Virgin Islands.

September 22nd, 2023
Prison @ Balsam Ghut on lockdown from about 8 AM Sept 22, 2023

BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom from persons familiar with the matter is that His Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut on the main island of Tortola has been on lockdown from this morning around 8:00 AM today Friday, September 22, 2023.

September 22nd, 2023
Fake ‘Drugs bust post’ is malicious & unauthorsed- JTV

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Japhix Television (JTV), a media house operating primarily via Facebook in the Virgin Islands (VI), has debunked as malicious and unauthorised a post being circulated online with a photo of a drug bust along with the accompanying image of three individuals.

September 22nd, 2023
Hon de Castro told to not answer question about teachers’ strike @ Rotary meeting

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- ZBVI Radio reporter Zan Lewis, known for his blunt and hard-hitting questions at press conferences has been missing from the local media scene of late; however, he showed up at the Rotary Club of Central Tortola’s meeting at Bamboushay Restaurant and Lounge in Road Town yesterday, Thursday, September 21, 2023.

September 22nd, 2023
Gov’t ‘hopeful’ Anegadians 'will be able to get deeds' for lands by yearend

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Mr Ronald F. Smith-Berkeley, led an eight-member team to Anegada last week to finalise matters regarding the distribution of lands to qualified persons.

September 22nd, 2023
‘It is high time reparatory justice is made priority’- UN Human Rights Commissioner

NEW YORK, USA- Even as the [British] Virgin Islands struggle against the heavy hand of colonialism by the United Kingdom (UK), UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has said it was paramount that “strong leadership and political will from States and the international community be galvanised to finally, comprehensively address the entrenched legacies of colonialism, enslavement and the trade in enslaved Africans.”

September 21st, 2023
Police recover 'bag of guns' from men fleeing Lambert Estate

LAMBERT ESTATE, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, during routine patrols in the Lambert Estate area, observed three males in hoodies heading in the direction of His Majesty’s Prison, behaving suspiciously.

September 21st, 2023
UPDATE: Erickson facing 21 charges; 3 others charged for ammo possession

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following news of the arrest of a male on his arrival to the Virgin Islands, detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have announced tonight, Thursday, September 21, 2023, that Nyron Erickson, a 31-year-old resident of West End, Tortola was charged with a total of 21 criminal offenses.

September 21st, 2023
‘Some doing well, others catching hell!’- Banks & Insurance blasted over local treatment

ROAD TOWN Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) while speaking under other business in the 5th House of Assembly (HoA) on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, lambasted local insurance companies and banks in the territory.

September 21st, 2023
Petition launched over abysmal state of VG water supply

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- An online petition has been launched over the alleged poor state of water in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, which according to the petition’s organizer has seen the island being plagued with water woes including foul-smelling water and lack of a reliable supply.

September 21st, 2023
Concerns raised over unconfirmed Cabinet Nominee as USVI Acting Chief Executive

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - President of the 35th Legislature Novelle Francis has voiced concerns over the decision of Governor Albert Bryan to appoint an unconfirmed Cabinet nominee to act as the territory’s chief executive while he and Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach are out of the territory.

September 21st, 2023
Legislators need to have public conversation on fair HoA benefits – Hon Penn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Legislator, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for legislators to start a public conversation on the way forward in terms of fair benefits as the House of Assembly on September 19, 2023, successfully made amendments to the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Bill 2021.

September 21st, 2023
New champs named in BVIYC Back to School Regatta & ILCA Masters C/Ship

NANNY CAY, VI - 19 sailors took to the racecourse on Saturday, September 16, 2023, kicking off the new season on a gorgeous race day for the 2023 Back to School Regatta and ILCA Masters Championship.

September 21st, 2023
VI Maritime & Shipping Authority Act, 2023 passed in HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In an effort to enhance the capacity for the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority to compete internationally, Legislators have passed the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority Act and the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 2022.

September 20th, 2023
Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices recalled from VI – RTW Group

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - The RTW Group of Companies comprising of Road Town Wholesale Trading Ltd, Riteway Food Markets, Fine Foods, Harbor Market, and Riteway Home is informing the public of the immediate recall of Kraft Heinz American Processed Cheese Slice 16oz.

September 20th, 2023
ESHS Rams & SDA Family Matters win opening games of Industrial Volleyball League

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2023 Industrial Volleyball League organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) got underway on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, with wins for SDA Family Matters and ESHS Rams at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

September 20th, 2023
Public reminded harvesting of turtle eggs is currently prohibited in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Mr Theodore E. James is reminding residents that the harvesting of turtle eggs is currently prohibited in the [British] Virgin Islands.

September 20th, 2023
VI Festival & Fairs Committee accused of issuing bounced cheques!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two vendors have approached our newsroom with returned cheques for insufficient funds written to them by the Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) within the past three weeks.

September 20th, 2023
UPDATE: Plane caught fire shortly after ‘unauthorised’ landing on Anegada- Police

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Police have since confirmed they are investigating an unauthorised landing of an aircraft at the Auguste George Airport on Anegada in the early hours of the morning, September 20, 2023.

September 20th, 2023
'Nobody wants to go to Social Development' for assistance– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), says being back in the Ministry and Government in a post-Commission of Inquiry (CoI) era is now much different.

September 19th, 2023
HoA repeals 'offending sections' of controversial 'Greedy Bill'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After promises on the 2023 campaign trail to revisit the "offending sections" of the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Bill 2021, legislators in the House of Assembly today, September 19, 2023, successfully made amendments to the bill, which is now renamed Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Bill 2021.

September 19th, 2023
Reynaldo A. C. Hewlett ordered deported from VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reynaldo A.C. Hewlett, who has faced several charges for burglary over the years, was earlier this month ordered deported from the territory by Governor John J. Rankin, CMG.

September 19th, 2023
STT man strikes seven cars in attempt to evade police

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS - What started as a simple traffic violation for not wearing a seatbelt escalated into a high-speed police chase, multiple collisions, and felony charges against Kenneth Rogers. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when police were conducting traffic checks on Turpentine Roadway.

September 19th, 2023
TAG unveils Changan Auto to VI market @ grand reception

SLANEY, Tortola, VI- A large number of persons flocked the showroom of Tortola Auto Group (TAG) in Slaney on September 15, 2023, for the grand introduction of Changan Auto, a distinguished addition to TAG’s impressive lineup of automotive brands.

September 19th, 2023
Industrial Volleyball League (IVL) 2023 serves off with 4 games today

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The highly anticipated Industrial Volleyball League organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) serves off today, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, with 4 games at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

September 19th, 2023
End of increments? Deputy Gov anticipates new reward policy by early 2024

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr said at the start of 2024, he anticipates a new system for the rewarding of public officers, which may not be the system of increments currently employed.

September 18th, 2023
JvD reportedly facing blackout over issue with undersea power cable

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Information coming into our news center is that residents of Jost van Dyke have reportedly been facing power challenges today, September 18, 2023, as a result of issues with an undersea cable supplying the sister island with electricity from the power grid.

September 18th, 2023
Julian Willock & Kishma P. Forbes make donation to ETPS

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, BVI - In their continued efforts to give back to District Three, former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock and businesswoman Kishma P. Forbes of the Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies teamed up again to make a contribution.

September 18th, 2023
VG Summer Jam 2023: Ice Connection defeat defending champions Set It Off

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Defending champions Set It Off started off the defence of their title with a loss on the opening night of the 2023 VG Summer Jam at Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda.

September 18th, 2023
USVI: Amidst hurricane season, VITEMA grapples with faulty tsunami sirens

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Even at the height of the annual hurricane season, the [US] VI Territorial Management Agency has not lost sight of the threat of another type of natural disaster— a tsunami— potentially poses to the territory.

September 18th, 2023
RVIPF warns of increase in attempted theft from vehicles

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has noted an increase in reports of individuals attempting to gain unauthorised access to vehicles by pulling at the exterior door handles within the Road Town area.

September 18th, 2023
ESHS teachers reached ‘point of a rock & a hard place’- Union President

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of the BVI Teachers Union Sean Henry says following a meeting with Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), the next step following Friday’s sit-in by teachers at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is to compile a report and have it sent to the Premier for action.

September 18th, 2023
UPDATE: Woman found ‘unresponsive’ in WE apartment is Jacqueline Weekes-Hodge

WEST END, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) can now confirm that the woman found ‘unresponsive’ in an apartment in West End on Saturday, September 16, 2023, is Jacqueline Weekes-Hodge.

September 17th, 2023
C’Novia Toussaint crowned Miss HLSCC 2023/24

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Contestant #3 C’Novia Toussaint and Delroy Prince are Miss and Mr HLSCC 2023/24 respectively, after being crowned moments ago, Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College in Paraquita Bay, Tortola.

September 17th, 2023
Old Madrid & Positive upset opponents in Emmett Caines KO Tournament

EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Emmett Caines Knockout Football Tournament opened on Saturday, September 17, 2023, with two major upsets after both games had to be decided on penalty kicks at the football field in East End.

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