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VI to host Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant in December
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- In December 2024, the [British] Virgin Islands will become the first country other than Antigua and Barbuda to host the 41-year-old Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant.
'I'm not for it': Opposition Leader labels VI Inquiries Bill as 'dictatorial'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) did not mince words in his contribution to the debate of the Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill 2024 at the 15th Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) today, July 16, 2024, calling it one step away from outright dictatorship.
Businesses agreed minimum wage was not enough to meet basic needs– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the planned increase of the minimum wage to $8.50 per hour, effective November 30, 2024, in the Virgin Islands, Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) said the decision to increase the minimum wage followed recommendations by an ad hoc advisory committee and that most businesses engaged agreed that the current amount was too low.
No horns allowed @ Miss BVI Pageant on Sunday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2024 Miss BVI Pageant at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Sunday, July 21, 2024, will be a little less noisy, as the pageant committee has banned the use of horns at the event.
Rohan Williams found guilty of 2019 murder & rape of Lenia Lettsome-Green
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- St Vincent and the Grenadines national Rohan Williams has been found guilty of the 2019 murder and rape of Lenia Lettsome-Green.
Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers roast USA 73-60 in BOTF
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, DWI- In their second night out at the ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball Tournament in Dutch St Maarten, basketball team Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers racked up another win when they took on the United States of America (USA) team.
2 to vie for Mr Junior BVI 2024 title
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two young men have entered the Mr Junior BVI 2024 Pageant slated for later this month.
Panthers boot Sugar Boys to reach semi-finals of FA Cup
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Underdogs Panthers FC have ensured the final of the 2024 FA Cup will not be an all-Virgin Gorda affair, as they stunned Sugar Boys at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground last evening, Sunday, July 14, 2024.
‘We’re on a good track as it pertains to our tourism visitors’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Revealing statistics showing that the first half of 2024 marked historic visitor arrivals, [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the VI is on a good track as it pertains to tourism under the Virgin Islands Party Government (VIP).
VG Bayside Blazers whip Dominican Rep 87-76 in first game of BOTF
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, DWI- It was one of the most highly anticipated games, as the ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball League tipped off at LB Scott Sports Auditorium in Philipsburg, the capital city of Dutch St Maarten yesterday, Sunday, July 14, 2024.
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