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VI Shipping & Maritime Authority now a fully operational statutory body
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority is now a fully operational statutory body having recently concluded its inaugural orientation session.
Business Watch: Mi Amor Jewellers & HashTag
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Anyone looking for the right look for festival, without breaking the bank, can head down to Mi Amor Jewellers and HashTag on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park where massive discounts are available in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Emancipation Festival in the [British] Virgin Islands.
USVI: Man arrested for allegedly raping minor
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree rape in connection with an incident reported last October.
Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill 2024 now available for public review
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet Office of the Virgin Islands is notifying the public that the Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was introduced and read for the first time in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, is now available for review.
VI pledges $200k each to hurricane-hit SVG & Grenada
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the [British] Virgin Islands has pledged a contribution of $200,000 each to St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada to assist in their relief efforts, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl over 3 weeks ago.
Opposition vows to support government in matters relating to CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Members in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have vowed to support the government over what was referred to as a ‘perfect storm’ over several issues in the VI, including matters related to the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
Late legislator Carvin Malone to lie in state from Feb 1, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The official funeral of former legislator Mr Carvin Malone will be held on Friday, February 2, 2023, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.
Skelton-Cline predicts winners for D1-D8 in VI’s 2023 elections
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Controversial pastor and radio show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline on April 4, 2023, shared his predictions for the winners of the 2023 elections, which is considered one of the most important elections in the Virgin Islands, being on the heels of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), the implementation of CoI reforms and the threat of suspension of the constitution by the United Kingdom (UK).
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