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Tarrus Riley, Protege & Farmer Nappy to perform @ One VI Music Fest in CGB
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The artistes for the One Virgin Islands Music Festival in Cane Garden Bay in June has been announced and Reggae fans would be thrilled to hear that Tarrus Riley and Protégé will headline the performances.
UK church group issues apology for slavery
ST ANDREW, Jamaica- The United Reformed Church in the United Kingdom on Sunday, April 14, 2024, issued a solemn apology to Jamaica, the Caribbean, and Africa for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, regarded by many as the greatest crime against humanity.
Law Enforcement Marine Base officially handed over
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base, a project that was jointly funded by the Government of the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom (UK) Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) was today, April 16, 2024, officially handed over to law enforcement.
This week’s Cultural Thursdays in Carrot Bay to feature cultural games
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI– Cultural games will add to the experience of Cultural Thursdays in Carrot Bay this Thursday, April 18, 2024, thanks to a collaboration between the Cultural Thursdays Committee and the Virgin Islands Communal Association (VICA).
Driver, passenger killed in horrific STT accident
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI — A devastating car accident early Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024, on Weymouth Rhymer Highway in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) has claimed the lives of both the driver and passenger.
Darel Christopher Jr injured in cycling accident in France
NICE, France- Virgin Islands cyclist Darel Christopher Jr has suffered a setback in his quest for qualification to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
‘Do good & I will have a drink with you in the dark’– Hon Fraser tells Gov't
BURT POINT, Tortola, VI– Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has commended Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and his government for re-commissioning the Burt Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, after years of complaints and being out of commission.
Increase payroll tax exemption to $15K- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has recommended that employees earning less than $23,000.00 annually be given an annual payroll tax exemption of the first $15,000.00 earned.
Public encouraged to renew passports & travel documents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Registrar General at the Civil Registry and Passport Office (CRPO) Mrs Tashi O’ Flaherty-Maduro is advising the public to renew their travel documents promptly to prevent travel interruptions.
2025 cruise tourism numbers projected to beat all records- Hon Kye M. Rymer
MIAMI, Florida, USA– 2025 cruise tourism numbers in the Virgin Islands are projected to break historical records, according to Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5).
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