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Anegada aircraft & cocaine seizure in August was a US operation- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A major drug bust on August 19, 2023, which resulted in Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) seizing a Cessna aircraft and over 800 kilograms of cocaine on the sister of Anegada was a United States (US) led Operation, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has disclosed.
AI & Google making young people seem 'super smart'- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI– Seniors attending the Senior Citizens’ Month Opening Declaration Service, yesterday, May 1, 2024, were made to endure a lengthy speech on forgetfulness and Artificial Intelligence (AI) from senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3).
Commemorative plaques for donations unveiled @ ESHS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commemorative plaques for the Kellner Family Foundation and various contributors for their donation to the redevelopment of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) were unveiled at the school's campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Hon Mather accuses Hon de Castro of sidelining him in education sector
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Educator and first-term legislator Hon Stacy M. Mather (AL) has accused fellow educator and Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) of sidelining him in the education sector.
VIP Gov’t to host ‘Inaugural Territorial Address' on May 16, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced an Inaugural Territorial Address scheduled for May 16, 2024, when his Government will detail its accomplishments and more as part of the Virgin Islands Party's (VIP) first anniversary in office.
VI rallies LatAm support for UN Associate Members' sustainable development
SANTIAGO, Chile - As the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda approaches, the [British] Virgin Islands (BVI) has rallied support for the 13 Associate Members of UN ECLAC located in the Caribbean at the 7th Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development in Chile in Santiago, Chile from 15th-18th April 2024.
Colombian national Monica Marcela Pineda goes missing in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The public in the Virgin Islands (VI) is being asked to assist with locating Mrs. Monica Marcela Pineda, a Colombian national who arrived in the VI on a cruise ship and vanished.
'Just because we in 2024 doesn't mean freedom can't be taken away'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on all in the territory to be a part of the upcoming 70th emancipation celebrations in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
Pastry Chef James I. Lettsome named Chair of Road Town Festival Village
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Well-known local pastry chef, Mr James I. Lettsome III, has been revealed as the Chairman of the Road Town Festival Village for 2024.
VI Social Workers conclude tour on child abuse prevention & awareness
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Social Workers from the Social Development Department in the Virgin Islands (VI) have visited several schools on the sister islands in the Virgin Islands (VI) to deliver messages on child abuse prevention and awareness.