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CIBC customers panic unnecessarily due to Guavabery Media’s false reporting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some customers of CIBC were thrown into a state of panic this morning, October 22, 2024, when Guavaberry Media, in its apparent haste to be first to report the news, failed to do its due diligence and falsely reported that customers of that bank had discovered their bank account balances were at zero.
D3 Job Fair set for Oct 27, 2024 @ Therapy Works grounds
HANNAH’S ROAD, Tortola, VI- Third District resident and former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, has confirmed the hosting of the annual Third District Job Fair.
1FirstBank customers report of bank account balances being wiped out
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Some customers of 1FirstBank in the Virgin Islands were left in horror this morning, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, when they discovered their bank account balances had been wiped out overnight.
Reflect on VI’s history & resilience on National Heroes & Foreparents Day- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands (VI) observes National Heroes and Foreparents Day today, Monday, October 21, 2024, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said today should be used to reflect on the Territory’s history and celebrate the spirit of resilience.
Hon Rymer joins in celebrating VI's Air Traffic Controllers
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) joined the global aviation community in celebrating Air Traffic Controllers’ Day on October 20, 2024, to celebrate the hard work and dedication of its Air Traffic Controllers, who ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of air travel in the Virgin Islands.
New info reveals Cindy Rosan received $20K upon job severance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the leak of documents showing former Events Manager at The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC), Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’ seeking one million dollars for being sent home, new leaked documents show she received over twenty thousand dollars upon being made redundant in December 2020.
Robotics headed to primary schools- Hon De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Robotics Programme is headed to primary school next school year.
Hon Smith addressed over 225 delegates @ CRCA Conference in St Maarten
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said she was honoured to have addressed a group of Compliance professionals at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA) Conference in St Maarten on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Vehicle ends up in ghut near Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At around 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 20, 2024, our roving camera observed a small SUV that had ended up in a ghut adjacent to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town.
Lemonade BVI holds inaugural ADHD & Dyslexia Awareness Symposium
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Lemonade BVI held its inaugural ADHD and Dyslexia Symposium, attracting over 100 participants, including parents, caregivers, advocates, educators, medical professionals, and community supporters.