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PHOTO of the Day: Premier Wheatley & Minister Wheatley with Barbados’ Mottley in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- While the Virgin Islands' four-member delegation is busy at work in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) looking after the Territory’s climate change interests, both Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) took some time out to network with both regional and international leaders.
Vehicles collide on Waterfront Drive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two small vehicles were involved in what appeared to be a head-on collision on Waterfront Drive earlier today, Sunday, December 3, 2023.
42 businesses showcased @ DYAS Youth Business Expo
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 42 businesses were showcased at the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) Youth Business Expo held at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Anegadians peeved as airport closed due to fire truck taken to VG airport
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Residents of Anegada have expressed disappointment at the closure of the Auguste George Airport, which is reportedly due to the fire tender being removed from that island and taken to Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda, since the fire tender there has developed some issues.
Avengers FC are the 2023 BVIFA Women's 7-a-Side Champions!
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Avengers FC stunned the experienced Rebels FC 3-1 to become the BVI Football Association’s Women's 7-a-Side Champions at Greenland Football Field on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Kenesha Smith repeats as winner of CIL’s Traditional Christmas Cake Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For the second consecutive year, Kenesha Smith was adjudged the winner of the Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) Traditional Christmas Cake from Around the World Competition.
Hodge scores 35-Points in Lakers defeat of Salt Lake City Stars
LOS ANGLES, California - Virgin Islands (VI) star Basketball player, D'Moi M. Hodge last evening, December 1, 2023, scored an impressive 35-point in a battle between the South Bay Lakers and 138-123 victory over Salt Lake City Stars, in the NBA G League.
Gov’t to cover 50% fuel surcharge on Electricity during holidays
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a special initiative to provide relief from the increasing fuel surcharge during the holiday season.
Puerto Ricans sentenced for smuggling over $1.6M cash into STT
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas — U.S. Attorney for the USVI Delia L. Smith announced Thursday that two men from Puerto Rico, Jesus Lebron Pinto and Geraldo Morales, both aged 29, have been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison.
'In our corner Lorna' now acting Premier from Dec 2-6, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A day after returning from an important regional meeting in Aruba of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) where she defended the Territory’s interest on the Mutual Financial Action Report, effective today, December 2, 2023, until Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) has been appointed to Act in the position of Premier and Minister of Finance.

