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February 16th, 2024
Purcell Estate man charged for unlawful possession of controlled drugs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) have indicated that on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, acting on information received, they arrested multiple persons after they intercepted a vehicle in Fish Bay on Tortola and uncovered illegal drugs.

February 15th, 2024
Taiwan Gov’t scholarships now open to Virgin Islanders– BVI Office Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China –The Hong Kong Office of the [British] Virgin Islands has announced that applications for the 2024 Taiwan Government Scholarships are now open to Virgin Islanders and Belongers.

February 14th, 2024
'I remain laser-focused on strengthening good governance'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says he will continue strengthening governance in the VI and implementing the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) reforms, despite the guilty verdict of ex-premier Andrew A. Fahie.

February 13th, 2024
Civil society group to march against Governor, Top Cop over poor policing

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local business owner and brother of Bishop John I. Cline, Mr Ronford Cline has signaled plans to move a petition and march against Governor Daniel Pruce and the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins to take accountability for security and poor policing in the Virgin Islands (VI).

February 12th, 2024
Hand of God still on Andrew A. Fahie’s life & 'things will work out'– Prophet Fire

MIAMI, Florida, USA – Florida Pastor, Reverend Marlon D. Bolton aka ‘Prophet Fire’ has prophesied a sound warning to those in the Virgin Islands (VI) rejoicing over the fall of ex premier Andrew A. Fahie, whom he said is still under the hand of God.

February 10th, 2024
Gov’t working on May 2024 as substantive deadline for CoI reforms- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says his government continues to work towards a May 2024 deadline, to implement the CoI recommendations in the Virgin Islands and to meet as many targets as possible by that date.

February 9th, 2024
Fahie Trial: VI Gov’t says it respects role of court in administration of justice

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a verdict of guilty on all charges in the trial of Ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie, the Government of the Virgin Islands has released an official statement saying that it respects the role of the court in the administration of justice; however, acknowledges the role of the verdict on the family of Mr Fahie.

February 8th, 2024
Ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie found guilty on all charges in Miami trial

MIAMI, Florida, USA – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that embattled Ex-Premier, Andrew A. Fahie has been found guilty of all charges in his high-profile drug trial that commenced on Monday, January 29, 2024, in Miami Florida.

February 7th, 2024
Flash Flood Warning in effect until midnight Wednesday - DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming out of the Virgin Islands Department of Disaster of Management (DDM) is that a flash flood warning is in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of the Virgin Islands (VI) valid until midnight tonight Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

February 6th, 2024
Increased chances for cloudiness & showers across VI from tonight

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is that a dry and stable air mass will continue to persist and restrict shower activity across the area today, February 6, 2024.

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