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UK navy to conduct disaster relief exercise on Norman Island this weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two United Kingdom (UK) navy ships, RFA Argus and HMS Medway, will be conducting a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise on Norman Island on Sunday, August 16 and Monday, August 17, 2020.
‘We are now being blocked from making money’- Taxi driver
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI - Residents and those in the taxi and livery industry have expressed mixed reaction to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith's (AL) decision to cancel two cruise ship calls previously scheduled for this week.
HMS Mersey supports QE II 90th birthday celebrations in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- British naval ship the HMS Mersey came to port this week to support the commemoration of the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday April 21, 2016, in addition to being in the region to support the British Overseas Territories and engage nations throughout the Caribbean and South America.
Digicel announces free calls to Dominica
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Digicel BVI has announced its relief efforts for the people of Dominica as they recover in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika.
RFA Wave Knight To Visit British Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola,VI - The Naval Support Ship RFA WAVE KNIGHT will arrive in Road Town on the 5th March for the day, before proceeding to anchor to complete her three day visit during her deployment to the region on Atlantic Patrol Tasking North (APT(N)). This is a year round commitment to the region in support of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Counter Narcotics Operations.