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Jerry could bring strong winds when it passes VI as hurricane- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tropical Storm Jerry is currently about 1,000 miles southeast of the Virgin Islands, moving west north-westward at 23mph, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) informed in an update at 5:30 AM today, Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Farmers & fishers chart new way forward with Premier's Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) highlighted major key initiatives aimed at strengthening the territory’s economic and environmental sustainability during a one-day planning meeting with farmers and fishers.
‘Issuing a firearm licence is an option of last resort’- Acting CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As business owners and other persons in society have expressed the view that business owners should be allowed to bear firearms for protection in the Virgin Islands, due to the apparent increase in gun crime, Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, who is the designated licencing authority for firearm licences in the territory, has weighed in on the discussion.
Operators Without Borders back in VI assisting with pipe replacement
DIAMOND ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works, with assistance from Operators Without Borders (OWB), is currently laying 5800 feet of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) main transmission pipe with a 10-inch interior diameter in Diamond Estate on Tortola.
Man shot at bar outside Pier Park identified as Jevonte Barnes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Jevonte Barnes 24, of Belle Vue, Tortola, has been identified as the victim of the armed robbery and shooting that occurred early morning, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at a popular bar in the vicinity of Tortola Pier Park in Road Town. I
RCCT's communication internship shines spotlight on young readers
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT) successfully completed another enriching session of its Communication Internship Programme, hosted at ZBVI Radio.
RVIPF Marine Unit launches marine awareness campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In addition to their crime-fighting efforts and security measures across the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Unit is taking significant steps under its community policing mandate by launching a community initiative.
Man shot during armed robbery @ popular RT bar
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An armed robbery and shooting incident occurred early this morning, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at a popular bar in the vicinity of Tortola Pier Park in Road Town.
Roy W. Penn complains of being terrorised by female farmer @Paraquita
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Mr Roy W. Penn, owner of Wellness by Natural Means, has been operating his herbal business on crown land for about eight years; however, the plot, located in Paraquita Bay, has come with a neighbouring farmer who, in Mr Penn’s words, has vowed to do anything to get him out.
VI’s Jr Tourism Ambassador off to Barbados for Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Virgin Islands’ 2025 Junior Ambassador of Tourism, Ms Auri-Ana A. Elshabbaz, will represent the Territory at the Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress in Barbados on October 2, 2025.
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