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VI Gov’t issues Notice to Tenderers for airport runway extension of 787ft
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Even as the United Kingdom (UK) continues to place more red tape on the Airport Expansion Project in the Virgin Islands (VI), the Government led by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has gone ahead with issuing a Notice to Tenderers to add nearly 800 feet to the existing runway at Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.
2 VI inspectors complete 12-week police course in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Two inspectors from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are among thirty-five middle-management supervisors from across the Caribbean who completed a twelve-week Staff and Junior Command Course at the National Police College of Jamaica.
USVI: Woman left unconscious & bleeding after partner allegedly punches her in face
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI), man is facing domestic violence-related charges after police say he punched his partner in the face with enough force to leave her unconscious and bleeding outside her Patriot Manor residence.
FIA encourages donor community to 'remain vigilant'
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a new guidance document (the Guidance) to assist the donor community in supporting non-profit organisations (NPOs) responsibly and transparently.
Premier Wheatley to lead high level delegation of Caribbean leaders to CTO
NEW YORK, USA— Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), will join Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr of the US Virgin Islands and Ian Gooding-Edghill, Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and Minister of Tourism and International Transport of Barbados, in leading a high-level delegation of Caribbean tourism ministers, commissioners, and directors during Caribbean Week in New York 2026.
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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