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VI moves to improve maritime safety standards & strengthen marine accident investigation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Steps are being taken to boost the maritime safety standards and strengthen marine accident investigation within the Virgin Islands (VI) following the recent participation of Chief Marine Accident Investigator of the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), Mr Jerome Padmore, in an international conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
Magistrate's Courts on Tortola & VG switched to online 'as a security measure'- DG Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All matters before the Magistrate’s Court on Tortola and Virgin Gorda are being held virtually via Zoom until further notice, the Magistracy has announced.
Partial lockdown at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) advises the public that the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital is currently under a partial lockdown.
Security beefed up @Anti-Crime Summit due to 'potential threat'- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it is aware of information circulating regarding a potential threat to the Anti-Crime Summit. It also said the information is currently unverified, but is being taken seriously.
BVIEC makes 'no apologies' when it comes to employees' safety- Dr Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has said he will never compromise the safety of the employees, even if it means keeping power off.
Sargassum may affect smell & taste of water- Environmental Health Division
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Environmental Health Division has put out a notice advising the public to be cautious of water with an unfamiliar smell and taste as sargassum seaweed continues to be present in the Territory’s waters.
Festival & Fairs Committee taking extra precautions to ensure patrons’ safety
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Extra precautionary measures are being taken to ensure the safety of patrons for this year’s Emancipation Festival.
USVI: Healthcare protests erupt on St Croix & St Thomas
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Simultaneous protests on St Thomas and St Croix in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Tuesday highlighted growing frustrations with the territory's public healthcare system.
‘Ride for Life’ to honour fallen mentor Keon Frederick
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The annual Ride for Life event organised by MALE (Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere), will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This year’s event is being held in honour of Keon Frederick, a young ‘mentor’ who tragically died in a motorcycle accident last year.
VI to host CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo, Symposium, & Field Safety Training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2025 CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo, Symposium, and Field Safety Training will be held in the Virgin Islands from April 25 to 27, 2025.
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