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Tropical Avengers wins 2019 Rotary Fun Car Rally
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tropical Avengers proved to be the best at following directions, conquering challenges and having a vast knowledge of tourist sites, places and history of Tortola. This resulted in them emerging as the winners of the 2019 Rotary Club of Tortola’s Fun Car Rally.
Shooting near ‘Tola Wharf’ in USVI leaves one dead
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A man was shot to death in the vicinity of the Edward Wilmoth Blyden Terminal, known to many as the ‘Tola Wharf’, US Virgin Islands (USVI) at 11:25 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2019.
UPDATE: McMaster eases to top spot in Guadeloupe
BAIE-MAHAULT, Guadeloupe- Virgin Islands hurdler Kyron A. McMaster officially began his 2019 outdoor season at the Guadeloupe Athletics Meet at the Baie-Mahault Stadium on Saturday May 18, 2019.
Sewerage haulers warned against illegal dumping
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sewerage truck haulers are being warned against the unauthorised dumping of sewerage at the main pump station or any other part of the Territory given that it’s an environmental offence and would be dealt with accordingly.
'We are in a constitutional crisis' – Hon Maduro-Caines on D4 Saga
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The current impasse surrounding the District 4 saga that has stricken the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), can ultimately lead to the United Kingdom (UK) stepping in and taking over according to Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) who further noted that the country is in a 'constitutional crisis' due to the issue.
Car narrowly lands on restaurant roof @ Windy Hill
WINDY HILL, Tortola, VI – A lone vehicle was today May 18, 2019, involved in an accident in the Windy Hill area of Tortola, which led to the car narrowly landing on the roof of a nearby building.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in accident near Peebles Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A motorcyclist was taken to Peebles Hospital with serious injuries following an accident on Waterfront Drive in Road Town, Tortola, late last night, May 17, 2019.
Cruise Lines commit to 1000 Jobs Initiative - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following the launch postponement of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) 1000 Jobs in 1000 Days initiative on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has assured that the programme is still on track and revealed that several major companies are already lined up for the government partnership.
The Road to El Dorado
By Dickson C. Igwe
For the effective policymaker pursuing a Virgin Islands national vision, both current economic ideas—austerity and stimulus—offer a route to the land of Milk and Honey.
Another rider injured in motor scooter accident
MANUEL REEF, Tortola, VI- An accident involving a motor scooter at Manuel Reef, on the main island of Tortola, this evening, May 17, 2019 has resulted in injuries to the rider.
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