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Businessman Betteto Frett accusing NBVI of being ‘most corrupt’ bank in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– VI businessman Betteto Frett is once again in a financial matter, this time, over a complication with the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) and a Marina belonging to him allegedly being put up for sale despite all his efforts to meet his financial obligations. Additionally, Mr Frett has accused the bank of asking the court to have him jailed.
Office of Gender Affairs & HM Prison discuss gender-focused initiatives
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- The Office of Gender Affairs and His Majesty’s Prison have held discussions on gender-related initiatives and training for staff and inmates at the institution.
Gov’t working on May 2024 as substantive deadline for CoI reforms- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says his government continues to work towards a May 2024 deadline, to implement the CoI recommendations in the Virgin Islands and to meet as many targets as possible by that date.
RVIPF wants witnesses in Aladdin Jewellery Store robbery to come forward
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following yesterday’s February 9, 2024, daring armed robbery at Aladdin Jewelry Store on Flemming Street, Road Town, Tortola, police are now calling on witnesses to come forward.
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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.
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