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BVI Red Cross approves first 855 applicants for $$ under Assistance Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the two Category 5 Hurricanes in September 2017, Irma and Maria, that left the Virgin Islands’ destroyed, the aftermath being death, homelessness, and panic in the streets for food and gasoline, many persons have raised concerns about the transparency of aids being funnelled through the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government.
Prince Charles begins his tour of the VI
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Prince of Wales, Charles Phillip Arthur George, has begun his tour of the Virgin Islands with a visit to the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) in the eastern end of Tortola.
Task Force assists over 100 families affected by tropical wave
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tasha K. Bertie, Head of the Aid Management Group of the Recovery Task Force and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, stated that more than 100 families have been assisted following the August 7 2017 tropical wave.
Over 23 families in Huntums Ghut & Purcell devastated by floods
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 23 families within the areas of Purcell Estate and Huntums Ghut were badly affected by the August 7, 2017 flash floods and are in dire need of assistance.
Four cars being raffled at once in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Four extremely lucky persons will soon be owners of brand new vehicles.
UPDATE: Overwhelming support for St Vincent disaster relief drive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On January 1, 2014, a time when many would have been in their homes with their friends and families celebrating the beginning of a new year, several persons took the time instead to participate in a drive that would give some hope for a brighter tomorrow for the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Ports Authority helping to raise funds for victims of Typhoon Haiyan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has joined other organisations across the world by pledging its support to raise funds for the Philippines after the devastating impact of Typhoon Haiyan on November 8, 2013.
VIslanders observe centennial anniversary of Delta Sorority
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in the Virgin Islands (VI) joined with other sorority members around the world to commemorate their Centennial Celebration, 100 years of Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service over the weekend.
Many honoured at Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration [Slideshow Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Many gathered at the Queen Elizabeth II Park in Road Town, Tortola, where the Governor of the Virgins Islands, Government Officials and members of the public gathered to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and her 86th birthday celebration.
Record turnout for VI’s 13th annual prostate screening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The numbers have been tallied and in the end the 13th annual prostate cancer screening saw a record number of men - 1,011 - being tested on Tortola and Virgin Gorda.