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VI Gov’t announces solar project to reduce electricity cost by 50%
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), through the Ministry of Communications and Works, has announced the Solar Technology Energy Programme (STEP), a project aimed at reducing the cost of electricity in the VI and assisting the people of the VI.
Some artistes for 70th Emancipation Festival will be announced next week- Dirk L. Walters
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the public eagerly awaits the names of the artistes to perform at the Virgin Islands’ 70th Emancipation Festival, Events Manager at the BVI Tourist Board Mr Dirk L. Walters has said BVITB hopes to disclose some of the artistes by next week Friday.
Vehicle flips @ The Bluff
WEST END, Tortola, VI- It is unclear if anyone was injured when a vehicle turned turtle at The Bluff on Tortola late last night, April 17, 2024.
Gov’t envisioning new & expanded role for RDA– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio. D. Wheatley (R7) has praised the performance of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) and announced his government's intention to expand its role.
‘What kind of foolishness going on at the Airport?’- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), while speaking on Other Business at the continuation of the Ninth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA), described his treatment at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
Wolues FC up to 2nd as VG United defeated by Lion Heart FC in National League
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- With a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Panthers FC, at the weekend, Wolues slid quietly into second place in the standings and within five points of Islanders FC with three games in hand.
Department of Culture concludes series of book launches
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Culture recently concluded a series of book launches towards bolstering cultural and literary arts in the [British] Virgin Islands.
Private sector steps up to support BVIOC’s roster of elite athletes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – More private sector businesses and individuals have committed their support to the BVI Olympic Committee’s (BVIOC) roster of elite athletes as they look ahead to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
De Jesus slams 151 as Royal Knights overpower Vikings in BVICA T20 Tournament
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) 2024 T20 Tournament got off to an explosive start at Greenland Playfield on Sunday, April 14, 2024, with a century already in the books.
Tarrus Riley, Protege & Farmer Nappy to perform @ One VI Music Fest in CGB
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The artistes for the One Virgin Islands Music Festival in Cane Garden Bay in June has been announced and Reggae fans would be thrilled to hear that Tarrus Riley and Protégé will headline the performances.