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October 8th, 2024
Record numbers participated in 2024 Walk for the Cure

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Four hundred and fifty registrants were received for the 13th Annual CIBC Caribbean Walk for the Cure which was held this past weekend, October 5, 2024, making this year’s event one with record breaking numbers and a resounding success.

October 8th, 2024
VI pair defeated by Ecuador @ Pan American U23 Squash C/ships

BUCARAMANGA, Colombia, SA- Doubles action began today, October 8, 2024, at the Pan American U23 Squash Championships in Bucaramanga, Colombia, where the Virgin Islands was represented by Danny, 16, and Oliver Henderson, 18.

October 8th, 2024
Leela Mellor wins 2024 ‘My Favourite Teacher’ Essay Competition

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Rotary Club of Road Town has announced the winners of its Annual “My Favourite Teacher” Essay Competition.

October 8th, 2024
VIF&FC to BVITB a good move but proper preparation was needed- Flax-Brutus

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Director of Tourism in the Virgin Islands (VI) Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has said the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) being moved to the BVI Tourist Board is the right thing to do but questioned if the method used was the right one.

October 8th, 2024
BVI Airports Authority to host biennial simulation exercises @ all 3 airports

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The public is notified that the BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) will be hosting its biennial emergency simulation exercises at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (Beef Island), Auguste George International Airport (Anegada), and the Virgin Gorda International Airport (Virgin Gorda) between the period of Monday, October 7 and Thursday, November 7, 2024.

October 8th, 2024
Landlord blocks access to derelict vehicles site in Pockwood Pond

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Controversy has erupted over Government leased land in Pockwood Pond on the western side of Tortola.

October 8th, 2024
Seven newly certified Met Observers @ BVIAA

TRELLIS BAY, BEEF ISLAND, VI- Air Traffic Control Officers of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) are now certified meteorological observers, having completed the Aeronautical Meteorology Observer Training Course which was held in collaboration with the Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH).

October 7th, 2024
Mental health can no longer be overlooked- Hon Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said mental health is no longer a topic that can be overlooked.

October 7th, 2024
YOLO Promotions has secured Vybz Kartel for March 2025 VI concert

KINGSTON, Jamaica, WI- The controversial issues of the Office of the Premier’s sponsorship of the King of Dancehall, superstar Vybz Kartel (born Adidja Azim Palmer), are now cleared up.

October 7th, 2024
Man arrested for attempting to smuggle cannabis into VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man who allegedly attempted to smuggle cannabis into the Virgin Islands through the Road Town Ferry Terminal has been arrested and charged.

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