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COVID-19 ‘cannot extinguish the hope in our hearts’ – Premier’s Christmas Message
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in his 2020 Christmas message has reminded citizens that despite the presence of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the hope and spirit of festive season still lives in the hearts of many.
VICA’s ‘Traditional Virgin Islands Christmas’ event a success
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Scores of persons turned out to the Virgin Islands Communal Association’s (VICA) ‘Traditional Virgin Islands Christmas’ event held on the grounds of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) on Saturday, December 19, 2020.
VISAR, TPP partnering on VI’s first ice-skating rink
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands, through VISAR in collaboration with the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (TPP), will be introducing the territory’s first synthetic ice-skating rink for the 2020 holiday season, as part of a fundraising initiative.
VI author Verna Penn Moll launches revised ‘Funintun’s Christmas’ 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Author and Virgin Islander Mrs Verna Penn Moll, under her Cedar Tree Press publishing house, has launched a 2020 revised edition of her 2015 ‘Funintun’s Christmas’ book ahead of the 2020 holiday season.
A Christmas Story
By Dickson C. Igwe
OK. Life, death and Christmas are interwoven themes. And the songwriter states that: "Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year." And it certainly is. One can literally smell when Christmas is in the air. Christmas and New Years are magical times.
'Increased patrols' for businesses this Christmas season - CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police (CoP), Mr Michael B. Matthews says the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is primed and ready for the 2019 holiday season with heightened police presence and will also target criminals in highly 'vulnerable' areas.
Shooting Stars are 2018 SCBBC Christmas Tourny Sr Champions
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – The 2018 Sea Cows Bay Basketball Club (SCBBC) Christmas League came to a close after a great show of sportsmanship and passion for the sport displayed throughout the tournament.
Guard against divisive, vexing politics - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Social commentator and ZBVI 780am radio host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline during his ‘Honestly Speaking’ show on December 18, 2018, is urging the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to guard against what he calls, the ‘vexing politics of the day’ especially during the holiday season.
PHOTO of the Day: ‘Looking a lot like Christmas’ @ RiteWay Food Markets
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - As the Territory gears up for the 2018 Christmas season—a year after the destruction of Hurricanes Irma and Maria left the Virgin Islands (VI) in distress—many residents are still struggling to bounce back.
2016 Holiday Message By Premier & Minister of Finance Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, joyous greetings to each of you during this holiday season.