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First-ever Miss Philippines BVI to be crowned next month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first-ever Miss Philippines BVI will be crowned next month.
Compliance Notice issued for unauthorised building works @Smugglers Cove
SMUGGLERS COVE, Tortola, VI- The Planning Authority of the Virgin Islands has served a Compliance Notice against an individual accused of carrying out unauthorised development at Smugglers Cove Beach on the western end of Tortola.
‘Blanket prohibition’ on spearguns in VI to be removed- Cabinet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst a public outcry over the recent arrest of three local fishermen, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has reviewed and considered an amendment to the Virgin Islands Fisheries Act, 1997 to remove the ‘blanket’ ban on spearguns.
Online Vehicle Renewal Programme may evolve into 'permanent service'- Gregory Skelton
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Mr Gregory Skelton has highlighted the significance of launching the pilot initiative for the Hybrid Online Vehicle Renewal Programme in Tortola, as it aims to reduce the long delays customers often face when accessing these services.
Skelton-Cline accuses Hon Marlon A. Penn of being ‘intellectually lazy’
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has put Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP), on blast for criticising his statements on past shows.
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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