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HM Prison receives donation for inmate rehabilitation efforts
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI – Inmates at the His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) will now benefit from chess supplies and other resources from UniteBVI Foundation to assist with its rehabilitation of inmates.
VI & UK conduct joint crisis training exercise with hurricane scenario
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Crisis experts from the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) arrived in the Virgin Islands on Monday, February 5, 2024, to host a week of crisis response and disaster preparedness training.
Fahie Trial: VI Gov’t says it respects role of court in administration of justice
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a verdict of guilty on all charges in the trial of Ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie, the Government of the Virgin Islands has released an official statement saying that it respects the role of the court in the administration of justice; however, acknowledges the role of the verdict on the family of Mr Fahie.
Willock teams up with Nanny Cay to make donation to St George’s Secondary School
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Keeping to his word to help residents in education, youth activities and to find jobs in District Three, the former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), Mr Julian Willock, has teamed up again with marine giant Nanny Cay Resort and Marina.
Flash Flood Warning in effect until midnight Wednesday - DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming out of the Virgin Islands Department of Disaster of Management (DDM) is that a flash flood warning is in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of the Virgin Islands (VI) valid until midnight tonight Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
Opposition Leader ‘Misspoke’ on JvD electricity issue- Dr Neil M. Smith
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI– General Manager of the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Dr Neil M. Smith has refuted claims made by Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) that residents of Jost van Dyke are being charged more for electricity.
Nanny Cay Resort unveils electric self-loading & dumping garbage truck
NANNY CAY, VI- Nanny Cay Resort and Marina is setting the standard for environmentally friendly waste management in the hospitality and marine industry in the Virgin Islands.
Premier extends prayers & best wishes to King Charles III on cancer treatment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natlio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he is praying for His Majesty, King Charles III, who announced yesterday, February 5, 2024, he has cancer.
Increased chances for cloudiness & showers across VI from tonight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is that a dry and stable air mass will continue to persist and restrict shower activity across the area today, February 6, 2024.
Plight & sacrifices of African ancestors remembered in special ceremony
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of February’s Black History Month activities, the scarifies, plight and struggles of the African ancestors were yesterday, February 4, 2024, remembered as part of the African Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony now in its 16th Annual edition as an initiative of the African Studies 'Klub'.