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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
‘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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.