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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).
Money Matters BVI launches 4th annual Piggy Bank Pageant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Money Matter VI (MMBVI), the financial literacy function at the BVI Financial Services Commission, has announced the launch of its fourth annual Piggy Bank Pageant (PBP) in the Virgin Islands.
Premier tells new Governor democracy must be respected in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded that the VI remains a democratic nation and, as such, democracy must be respected through democratic governance.
Gov’t looking forward to working with Governor on CoI reforms – Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in welcoming Governor Daniel Pruce to the VI said his administration is looking forward to working with the new Governor on Governance reforms.
VI Gov’t collaborating to revive coastal reefs with 3D printing technology
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has joined forces with the Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) and Rethink Rebuild Regenerating “rrreefs” to revive coastal reefs in the Virgin Islands using 3D printed technology.
Daniel Pruce sworn in as 15th Governor of the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mr Daniel Pruce was sworn in as the 15th Governor of the Virgin Islands today, January 29, 2024, after taking the Oath of Office before an audience of family, legislators, public servants, and others in the Virgin Islands (VI).
WINAIR steps up with more flights to & from VI
BEEF ISLAND, VI - Windward Islands Airways International NV (WINAIR), a government-owned Dutch airline based in Sint Maarten, has stepped up expansion plans as the operations of LIAT has come to an end leaving potential gaps in the regional market.
Governor Designate Mr Daniel Pruce arrives in VI
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – Ahead of Monday’s January 29, 2024, swearing-in ceremony, Governor Designate Mr Daniel Pruce arrived in the Virgin Islands (VI) last evening, January 26, 2024, with his wife Ms Rachael Morgan.
West End man charged with assault on a Police Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) on January 19, 2023, at 15:36hrs arrested and charged Peter Davis of West End, Tortola with Assault on a Police Officer according to the police blotter of January 1 to 20, 2023.
Female captains invited onboard Celebrity Ascent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is delighted to celebrate local Captains Jonese Samuel, D’Andra Lewis, and Rochelle Lawrence. On Wednesday, 17th January 2024, the three captains were invited onboard Celebrity Ascent by Staff Captain Maria Gotor for lunch and a ship tour while it was at the Cruise Pier.