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VI will continue working with US agencies ‘to root out corruption’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has vowed his Government's commitment, as well as that of the local law enforcement agencies, to continue collaborating with foreign law enforcement authorities, including those in the United States (US), to root out corruption in the Virgin Islands (VI).
2 taken to hospital after boat ran ashore @ Peter Island
PETER ISLAND, VI- At least 2 persons were taken to hospital after a powerboat beached at Peter Island on May 7, 2022.
Seats allegedly from boat 2 missing VI youths boarded found off Florida coast
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, USA- A row of seats reportedly belonging to a powerboat that two youths from the [British] Virgin Islands allegedly boarded at West End before they went missing nearly five months ago is believed to have been found.
Unity Gov’t will consult with VI on implementing CoI recommendations– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) will be consulted in detail on changes to be made to implement Good Governance, in keeping with the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations.
ESHS students beat up another in school then brag about it on video
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a disturbing video that has been circulating on social media, at least three male junior school students of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) thrashed another male ESHS student in the full view of other students.
Careers in museum sector to be highlighted for International Museum Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands will join the rest of the world in observing International Museum Day on May 18, 2022, under the theme “The Power of Museums”.
We now have 'personal responsibility' to protect against COVID-19- Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With the Virgin Islands (VI) currently experiencing an uptick in active COVID-19 cases, the new Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), has reminded the public that the responsibility to protect against the virus now lies with the individual.
BVIPA Limited Liability Co. in Miami comes under scrutiny from public
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the recent arrest of Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard in Miami on drugs and money laundering charges, speculations have been rife about a limited liability company registered by the BVIPA in Miami.
Hon Andrew A. Fahie remains D1 Rep
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although stripped of the positions of Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Honourable Andrew A. Fahie constitutionally is still the Representative for the First Electoral District, a title he has held since he was first elected in 1999.
Lindsay & Ricketts crowned Trident Trust 5K Series Champions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Jermaine Ricketts aka ‘JJ' and Katrina Lindsay have been crowned champions of the 2022 Trident Trust 5K Series, which wrapped up with the Dual Carriageway Dash on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

