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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.
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.
The human element in capital
Dickson C. Igwe
Education and learning are the most crucial elements in the building of Virgin Islands' prosperity. The human element is the defining factor in the capital mix. The appropriate mix of the components of capital drives wealth creation, with excellence in human resources as Key.
VI Gov’t extends condolences on passing of former PAHO Director Dr Carissa F. Etienne
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has extended condolences on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands on the passing of Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director Emeritus and former Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
‘Christmas in the City’ 2023 back on Shoreway Drive for 25th Anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Presented as an event to jumpstart Christmas in the Virgin Islands, Christmas in the City is returning for yet another year according to Mrs Janice E.L. Brathwaite-Edwards of the City Manager's Office, this time on Shoreway Drive outside of One Stop Mall, Road Town, Tortola.
Jefferson J. Knight aka ‘Knight Rider’ reportedly planning to challenge CoI in Court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Retired police officer and former crown prosecutor in the Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Jefferson J. Knight aka ‘Knight Rider’ is reportedly looking to challenge some alleged constitutional breaches connected to the Commission of Inquiry in the VI, according to information revealed on the ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show on Tola Radio VI.
Constitutional Review Commission hands over report to Governor & Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), which was set up to garner and consider the aspirations and changes the people of the [British] Virgin Islands wish to see in the next constitution, has submitted its report to Governor John J. Rankin, CMG and Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Gov’t issues vacancies for members Parole & Public Assistance Appeal Boards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has issued a number of vacancies for board members to serve on the Parole Board, members on the Public Assistance Committee, and board members of the Public Assistance Appeal Board.
Khalid Lewis wins 2024 Agriculture & Fisheries Exhibition & Market Day Slogan competition
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The winning slogan for the 2024 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market Day Slogan competition is ‘Sow the Seeds of Sustainability: Youth Fueling Food Security’.
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