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CIBC donates $10K to Creative Waves ahead of group’s first gallery opening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CIBC Caribbean Bank has made a donation of ten thousand dollars to Creative Waves, which will assist the group as they open their first gallery.
‘Virtuous lady’ Esmie E. Turnbull-Stoutt aka ‘Muddy’ is VI’s latest centenarian
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Decked out in yellow, her favourite colour, sitting as comfortably as can be, and surrounded by family, friends and special invitees, Mrs Esmie E. Turnbull-Stoutt aka ‘Muddy’ was showered with tributes and gifts on her 100th birthday on April 22, 2025.
Revived public service internship programme an investment in VI's future- DG Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Aimed at enhancing the youth engagement and succession planning within the public service, Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has hailed the relaunch of the Internship Programme as a crucial investment in the future of the Virgin Islands.
‘Adrianna’ inspired candlelight vigil set for April 30 @ Pier Park
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- A candlelight vigil inspired by the recent death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge in Guyana is planned for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, which marks the end of Child Abuse Prevention month.
Robberies doubled in 1st quarter of 2025 in VI- RVIPF
ROSD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although the first quarter of 2025 saw reductions in serious offences such as sexual offences by 42%, serious assaults by 17%, and other burglaries by 44%, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is drawing attention to concerning increases in other areas that have contributed to a net rise in overall crime.
'We have a plan' how to better pay health workers- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said he has heard the cries of staff within the health sector for better pay.
'Child abuse continues to plague the VI'- Constable Tresan R. Sharpe
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The prevalence of child abuse in the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to be an issue.
Surviving the tariff war & growing our nation
Alred C. Frett
Placing the Blame Where Blame is Due
There’s so much drama about Tariffs and Trade Wars that we are overwhelmed by the noise and find it difficult to decide whether to stay focused on the shiny external Objects, or look at our own problems with the intent of doing the best we can with our limited resources… In this evolving tragedy, no one can predict the end, so each step we take may be the end of one drama and the beginning of another.
Andre Ollivierre is the winner of Lions Club of Tortola car raffle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Andre Ollivierre was the name pulled when the Lions Club of Tortola held its Grand Car Raffle Draw on Wickham's Cay I, at the Guyanese Association of the BVI’s Easter Monday Funday, on April 21, 2025.
Ciboney Center for Excellence received $1K Hon Ralph T. O’Neal Hat Parade grand prize
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The annual Hon Ralph T. O’Neal Hat Parade’s grand prize of one thousand dollars was donated to the Ciboney Center for Excellence.
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