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Planned referendum on same-sex marriage gazetted; HoA debates in July - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the planned referendum on same-sex marriage in the Virgin Islands (VI) has been gazette on Friday, June 30, 2023, and this paves the way for the next steps in the process.
‘Concerts’ are part of new strategy to diversify VI's tourism product– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tourists and business travelers interested in the Virgin Islands (VI) as a travel destination, can expect more concerts and events as part of tourism diversifying moves, according to Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Gov’t needs to make a statement on VI’s water issues– Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) to make a statement as to whether the VI is experiencing a water crisis.
'We have to be on top of our game' this hurricane season- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local Government agencies and partners have pledged to work in a close partnership to ensure that the [British] Virgin Islands is as prepared as possible for the ongoing 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Sheldon Scatliffe to be appointed new Board Chairman @ BVIEC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mr Sheldon Scatliffe has received Cabinet approval to be appointed as Chairman of the BVI Electricity Corporation's (BVIEC) Board, according to Cabinet statements released on Friday, June 23, 2023.
8 contestants vying for the Prince & Princess Crown 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The stage is set for competition in the 2023 Prince & Princess show with eight (8) boys and girls vying for the title of 2023 Prince and Princess in the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI marks King Charles III official Birthday with Parade & Celebration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For his first official birthday since becoming King of the United Kingdom, the Virgin Islanders on Sunday, June 17, 2023, celebrate the birthday of King Charles III, with a Public Holiday along with a flag raining and parade.
Two men charged over illegal guns & ammunition
PARHAM TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that Officers of the Armed Response Team seized two Glock handguns over the weekend and arrested two men in Parham Town early Saturday morning, June 10, 2023, as a result of continued patrols, particularly in hot spot areas area around the Territory.
SSB widens qualification scope for homes @ Joe’s Hill Manor Estate
JOE’S HILL, Tortola, VI- Individuals and families who wanted homes at Joe’s Hill Manor Estate but did not meet previous eligibility requirements, may now have the chance to apply for one of the residential units.
Road Town, Purcell Estate & East End declared 'mosquito hotspots’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being called upon to do what it takes to reduce all local mosquito breeding sites, as the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway in the VI.
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