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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Gumption' pledges $150K to public schools; Doesn’t want gov’t officials involved
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- On the heel of a sit-down protest by teachers of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) over working conditions on Friday, September 15, 2023, local businessman and philanthropist Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’ is pledging $150,000.00 to assist teachers, under one condition- that the money is not handled by government officials or the Chief Education Officer.
McMaster 3rd in Wanda Diamond League Final in Eugene
EUGENE, Oregon, USA- Virgin Islands’ 400m Hurdler and World Championships silver medallist Kyron A. McMaster placed third in the 400m Hurdles Final of the Wanda Diamond League/Pre-Fontaine Classic at Hayward Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
VI asphalt plant now operational; road patching teams deployed- Premier
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called a day of progress, the local asphalt plant being put into operation and thus, the production of asphalt at the government-owned facility in the VI.
Centenarian Mrs Iris L. Harrigan celebrated with card & flowers from King Charles III
NORTH VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Virgin Islands’ newest centenarian, Mrs Iris L. Harrigan has been celebrated on reaching the milestone of 100 years old when family, friends, VI legislators along with the Governor of the territory paid the centenarian a visit to present her with flowers and a card from His Majesty, King Charles III.
Teachers told to 'put grievances in writing' following ESHS sit-in - Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a staged ‘Sit-in’ by Teachers of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) over a number of issues, Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he met with the teachers to hear their concerns and shared plans to have the issues resolved expeditiously.
BVIPA commences local internship programme for VI students
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has announced the commencement of its Internship Program described as a critical initiative aimed at providing students in the Territory with valuable real-world experience while preparing them for their future careers.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Geromy O. Boynes
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Young Professional Geromy O. Boynes is a 25-year-old entrepreneur currently at the forefront of his family’s business, Boynes Taekwondo Academy, where he teaches kids and adults the art of Taekwondo.
Crown Land Register to be established in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley has announced that a Crown Land Allocation Register will be established soon in the Territory.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola raffling a stylish 2024 Changan UNI-T
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons at the launch of the Rotary Club of Tortola’s Annual Raffle in the parking lot of Flow BVI in Road Town on Thursday, September 15, 2023, had a first-hand and up close and personal look at the latest car to be introduced in the Virgin Islands, the self-parking stylish Changan UNI-T.
ESHS teachers stage ‘sit-in’ protest over working conditions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the fifth day of the new school year, teachers of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) are protesting working conditions at the school.
Local Guy M. Hill Out! UK National Jay Kendall In! as new HMP Boss
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI- As Virgin Islanders continue to be displaced in their homeland, yet another qualified local is left without employment. This time it is former Superintendent of His Majesty’s Prisons Guy M. Hill, an indigenous Virgin Islander.
Gov’t receives $1.3M grant for RESEMBID BVI SMART Initiative
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has received grant funding to execute the RESEMBID BVI SMART © Initiative - SMART Schools Project in the amount of €1,300,448.47 EUR, which is equivalent to $1,316,243.37 USD.
The rule of capital
Dickson C. Igwe
Capital is resources that drive social and economic growth: finance, machinery, land, technology, labor, skills, and management.
Lion Heart & Old Madrid open action Saturday in Emmett Caines KO Tournament
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Lion Heart and Old Madrid have the honours of kicking off action in the first-ever Emmett Caines Knockout Football Tournament at 6:00 PM on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in East End.
Hon Rymer discusses VI Road Programme & firefighting technology @ UK meeting
LONDON, United Kingdom- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) was engaged in discussions on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, with members of Hertfordshire County Council, United Kingdom in the areas of road infrastructure development and fire and rescue services.
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