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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.”
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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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.
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