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New upscale restaurant & lounge reportedly coming to Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI - While some residents, motorists, and tourists passing by or using the R&R Malone Complex may be curious as to why one of the main buildings at the entrance to the property is under construction, our roving news team have gathered some information.
VI Special Education Week 2023 to focus on access & equity
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 2023 Special Education Week being observed in the Virgin Islands (VI) from November 23, 2023, will be held under the theme, 'Accessibility and Equity: A spectrum of possibilities,' as part of a focus to bring access to education to all.
High surf advisory in effect for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has indicated that a high surf advisory is in effect for the territory today, Saturday, November 25, 2023, however, it remains unclear how long the advisory will last.
2023 'Great March' commemoration holiday to feature 3 days of activities
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Virgin Islands (VI) marks the 1949 Great March and Restoration of the Legislative Council Holiday on Monday, November 27, 2023, the weekend leading up to the holiday has been packed with the release of cultural items ranging from new music to documentaries connected to the day.
Game On & IML Suzuki Marines crowned 2023 Industrial Volleyball League Champions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2023 Industrial Volleyball League organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) concluded last evening, Thursday, November 23, 2023, with Game On emerging Champions of Zone A and IML Suzuki Marines winning the Zone B Championship.
Lawsuit against USVI claims territory enabled Epstein's sex trafficking
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Victims of the late financier Jeffrey E. Epstein have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Virgin Islands, accusing the territory of enabling Epstein's sex trafficking operations. This legal action comes shortly after a $75 million settlement was reached in a similar case against JPMorgan Chase & Co., involving the USVI.
Waste Management receives parts to repair Incinerator @ Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Director of Waste Management, Mr Marcus E. Solomon has said his department has received the incinerator’s transfer arms as it makes steady strides in bringing the facility at Pockwood Pond back online.
HLSCC Technical Studies Dept gets vehicle for Automotive Engineering Technology Programme
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– The Technical Studies Department at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has acquired a Hyundai Grand i10 to enhance the experiential learning opportunities for students enrolled in its Automotive Engineering Technology Programme.
Thad A. Lettsome 3rd @ ICSA Nationals in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, USA- Thad A. Lettsome has followed up his achievements at the recent PanAm Games with a bronze medal sailing an ILCA7 at the 2023 Glen S. Foster Trophy, the ICSA Singlehanded National Championships held from November 11-12, 2023.
Budget Standing Finance Committee (SFC) started today, Nov 23, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Two days after Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) delivered the second budget address of his young premiership, the House of Assembly (HoA) has today November 23, 2023, gone into the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) of the House, for the proposed 2024 budget.
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