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Gov’t looking forward to working with Governor on CoI reforms – Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in welcoming Governor Daniel Pruce to the VI said his administration is looking forward to working with the new Governor on Governance reforms.
Gov’s swearing-in reportedly prevented ambulance from easy access to ESHS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Monday, January 29, 2024, when the United Kingdom's appointed Governor Daniel Pruce was being sworn in at the High Court, that certain roads around the House of Assembly building were closed.
Daniel Pruce sworn in as 15th Governor of the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mr Daniel Pruce was sworn in as the 15th Governor of the Virgin Islands today, January 29, 2024, after taking the Oath of Office before an audience of family, legislators, public servants, and others in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Reading VI news blogs is 'not constructive for me'– Karia J. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Real Talk host Mrs Karia J. Christopher, who is also the acting Director of Communications, has said 'blogs' on news articles in the Virgin Islands are unconstructive for her and that she tries not to read any.
Quaker issues additional product recall over potential salmonella contamination
PASEA ESTATE , Tortola, VI - The Quaker Oats Company, through its authorised distributors in the Virign Islands (VI), has announced an expansion of the December 20, 2023, product recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks over potential Salmonella contamination.
VI Deposit Insurance Corporation launched to usher in new era of Financial Security
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Finance has announced the establishment of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC), a crucial step towards enhancing financial security for depositors within the Territory of the Virgin Islands.
Governor Designate Mr Daniel Pruce arrives in VI
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – Ahead of Monday’s January 29, 2024, swearing-in ceremony, Governor Designate Mr Daniel Pruce arrived in the Virgin Islands (VI) last evening, January 26, 2024, with his wife Ms Rachael Morgan.
Carvin Malone crossed floor because Unity Gov’t was ‘afraid’ of Britain- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Myron V. Walywn (AL), in paying tribute to Mr Carvin Malone, said the late former legislator sacrificed his political career to keep the territory informed when he crossed the floor to join the Opposition after the Government of Unity formed following the release of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report in 2022.
‘The Flying Pig’ takes the award in 24th Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge
ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI - The 2024 racing calendar kicked off on January 20, 2024, with the Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge as the windy conditions of the past week eased off for the four trimarans who took to the racecourse to battle it out for the first honors of the year.
Premier writes VI church leaders for special 7-day national prayers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, with responsibility for Ecclesiastical Affairs, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has written Apostles, Bishops, Pastors, and leaders of churches across the Virgin Islands (VI) calling for a special time of prayer for the Territory from January 19-25, 2024.