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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.