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Gov't alerts public of missiing Cruise ship passenger
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The government of the Virgin Islands is appealing to residents for help in locating Mr John Fredy Patarroyo Avellaneda, a Colombian national.
Delta Out! Sol In! Via an acquisition
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts- Delta Petroleum has been acquired by Sunoco LP, Sol Petroleum’s parent company.
USVI: Vegetation Bill dies in committee
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A bill that sought to make private property owners responsible for clearing roadside vegetation encroaching on public roads and utility lines failed in committee on Wednesday, after lawmakers and testifiers raised concerns about safety, environmental harm, green waste disposal, shifting government responsibility, and a proposed $1,500 lien for noncompliance. Although sponsor Senator Kenneth Gittens offered to workshop and resubmit the measure, most committ
Two $25K OneMart VG scholarships announced
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Two students’ academic journey will be made easier following the announcement that OneMart Supermarket is offering two scholarships for the upcoming academic year.
Gov’t is ‘working in the background’- Hon Kye M. Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), has said the government needs to do a better job of communicating its plans for the Virgin Islands (VI), but has insisted that they are working in the background to address concerns, especially those that stem from the ongoing global tensions.
Annual closed season for sea turtles in effect
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders are urged to refrain from hunting or rearing sea turtles during the annual closed season, which began this April.
12 young swimmers to compete @ VISF Long Course Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club will compete this weekend at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix at the Dolphins Pool.
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).
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