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Police Welfare Association congratulates new Dept & Asst Commissioner appointees
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Chairman and the entire executive and membership of the Police Welfare Association extend hearty congratulations to the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police St. Clair Amory and Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline E. Vanterpool.
‘Absolutely no credibility’ to reports of cutting Civil Service- David D. Archer Jr
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It has long been a talk that the United Kingdom (UK) has been pressuring the Government of the Virgin Islands to reduce the number of persons employed in the Public Service, especially since a significant percent of the National Budget goes towards employee remuneration.
799 new businesses opened in 2020 & 2021 during pandemic– Premier
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Despite the adverse economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with a decline in employment during the 2020 and 2021 period due to the temporary or permanent closure of some businesses, some 548 and 251 new businesses opened in 2020 and 2021 respectively.
Set it Off’s Rowan R. Victor gets Most Blocks, Steals & Assists @ 2022 VG Summer Jam
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Usually it is his brother Ray D. Victor stealing the spotlight and carting off the lion’s share of individual awards; however, Rowan R. Victor emerged out of the shadow to capture most of the individual awards at the 2022 VG Summer Jam, which concluded on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at A. Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda.
Hurricane damaged Roger Downing Mangrove Boardwalk to be restored
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Tortola (RCT) has announced its partnership with Unite BVI to restore the already complete portion of the Roger Downing Boardwalk (RDB) that was badly damaged during the 2017 hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Customs K9 died after left in vehicle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is unclear whether anyone was held culpable; however, word only now getting to our news centre is that a K9 utilised by HM Customs reportedly died after it was left in a vehicle for some time.
Budget Address: RDA tasked with designing national library, museum & archive
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- With the aim of further diversifying the local tourism industry, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that there will be a focus on culture and the development of new facilities, including a national library and museum.
$250K & 6 mths’ notice required to make BVI Music Festival a reality- Rhodni A. Skelton
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The BVI Music Festival, which has in the past attracted some big-name international artistes and many visitors to the shores of the Virgin Islands, will make a return in 2023 after a 10-year hiatus.
Democracy & Voters' Voting Power
Edgar Leonard
Voting is fundamental and sacred to all rights, civic duty, and personal social responsibility. It matters and is integral to functioning Democracy; it is the language of Democracy, the ability to partake in civic life, and provides a voice in choosing and electing political representatives.
Prospect Reef Resort to be developed- Premier Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- With the prospect of increased airlift and maritime traffic to the territory, the Unity Government has said opportunities will be created for investors to increase the beds available in the Territory, along with tourism development projects to support the sector.
