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Mon Chari wins 2022 Scrub Island Invitational Billfish Series
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Team Mon Chari, fishing aboard a Louisiana-based 68-foot American Custom Yacht, won the 2022 Scrub Island Invitational Billfish Series which was held from August 4 to September 4, 2022.
Power lines downed & houses washed into sea as Fiona batters Canada
NEWFOUNDLAND, Canada- Power lines have been downed and houses washed into the sea after Storm Fiona battered Canada's coastline. One woman is missing after being washed out to sea in Newfoundland.
Easier Customs process, free Wifi for VI residents discussed @ IVIC
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- In their first official duty-related meeting in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) since [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) took office, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr and Dr Wheatley took on a number of issues, including customs procedures affecting citizens of both the US and [British] Virgin Islands, and matters related to improving inter-territory commerce.
Darel Christopher Jr completes Road World Championships in Australia
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia- Virgin Islands’ professional cyclist Darel Christopher Jr has completed the 2022 UCI (Union Cyclist International) Road World Championships held in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia from September 17 to 25, 2022.
Unity Gov’t wants tourism to thrive in VI – Premier Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says his Government of National Unity is looking to create a thriving tourism industry in the VI.
Five in custody following seizure of 3 illegal firearms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Operations led by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Special Investigations and Criminal Investigations teams have resulted in the seizure of three illegal firearms including a semi-automatic assault rifle and several rounds of ammunition the force has revealed.
Local Depression under spotlight with workshops planned
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Ministry of Health and Social Development will embark on the training of clinicians, caregivers and other healthcare workers as well as members of the public on the signs and symptoms of depression as part of a workshop to be hosted on October 6, 2022.
There should be no uncertainties over elections in 2023– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With a date for elections in 2023 yet to be named, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has assured that elections will come in 2023, and there should be no uncertainty over what is constitutionally due.
Mentally ill person holds man @ knife point; Another attacks tourist- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police are again recording an upsurge in incidents involving persons with mental illness.
Dawn Barzey-Boyea wins Rotary Club of Tortola’s $20K raffle
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Mrs Dawn Barzey-Boyea is the winner of the Rotary Club of Tortola’s Grand Raffle, which was drawn on September 16, 2022, at One Mart Supermarket.
