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Rupert ‘Buck’ Vanterpool Sr honored as 57th VI Easter Festival opens
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Despite a late start to the night’s events on Mach 30, 2024, patrons at the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival ‘Glow N’ Fete Night’ which was the official opening night of the %7th festival village, were thoroughly entertained into the wee hours of the morning with musical acts and performances.
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival to showcase a diverse fleet of boats
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- The docks at Nanny Cay Resort and Marina are full and ready to roll as ten classes prepare to race in the 51st edition of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival kicking off on April 5, 2024.
Fake or imitation? pick your choice
Alred C. Frett
They may try, but reality can never be replaced: We are still in a hole, and still digging deeper, but these are facts that you already realize. However, getting 'Truth to the Youth' is harder when leaders appear so comfortable as they head in the wrong direction... Nonetheless, we have a sacred obligation to deliver the Message, because, using ignorance & denial as ladders, they will never free us, and if you doubt this, just close your eyes, and start walking.
‘Glow N’ Fete Night’ kicks off tonight @ VG Easter Festal village
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Having officially kicked off today, the 57th Virgin Gorda Easter Festival calendar of events started this morning Saturday, March 30, 2024, with the Wet Fete at St Thomas Bay, Virgin Gorda.
CGB road upgrades, coastal defense works commence
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Road and sea defence works have commenced in the Cane Garden Bay (CGB) Community on Tortola, through the Ministry of Communications and Works, to enhance the road infrastructure, address existing issues and elevate the quality of transportation in the area.
Woman gets community service for USVI fraudulent check scheme
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix - A woman who pleaded guilty to obtaining money by false pretense has been sentenced to 50 hours of community service for each of the two years she spends on probation.
Int’l flight resumption @ Anegada a 'significant milestone' – Hon Rymer
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R7) has called the reintroduction of international flights at the Captain Auguste George International Airport on Anegada, a testament to the government's commitment to revitalizing the local economy.
High Surf Advisory in effect for VI until Tuesday, April 2, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Settled atmospheric conditions in association with the Atlantic high-pressure system coupled with low moisture levels across the region will continue to restrict significant showers in the Virgin Islands for today, March 30, 2024.
BVI Food & Wine Festival postponed to February 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Food & Wine Festival (BVIFWF) which was slated for April 2024 has been postponed to February 14-21, 2025.
Musical festivals a well known & effective strategy to increase visitors - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sharing statistics on tourism arrivals in the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says one of the aims of the 3 day upcoming Virgin Islands (VI) Music festival is to increase tourism numbers in the month of May 2024, which has shown a history of low tourist arrivals based on stats from 2023.