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BVIOC says it does not have authority to intervene in BVIBF election impasse
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has said it has been approached by several basketball stakeholders to intervene in the current impasse affecting the sport in the territory.
Basketball at an all-time low; Gov’t needs to step in- Roy A. Garraway
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Businessman and basketball coach Mr Roy A. Garraway has lamented that basketball is at an all-time low in the territory and has called for the government to step in to save the sport.
COVID-19 pandemic has taken ‘heavy toll’ on women- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that women have been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in the Virgin Islands, Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has said the Government of the Virgin Islands has been collaborating with civil society, private sector and international partners to respond to the challenges faced by women.
Anegada Express halts ferry service
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- Anegada Express, a ferry service that operated between Anegada and Tortola for at least four days a week, is discontinuing its operations until further notice.
Gov’t should get involved in Foxy’s controversy – Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an effort to secure the integrity of the internationally acclaimed “Foxy’s” brand as a main tourist attraction for the Virgin Islands (VI), at least one indigenous Virgin Islander has publicly called on the government of the day to intervene in the fiasco on the sister island of Jost van Dyke.
Residents say Gov't needs strong prayer intervention
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands, in collaboration with Aglow International Virgin Islands chapter, is inviting the public to its Third Annual Territorial Interdenominational Service of Thanksgiving and Intercession on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay, Tortola, at 4:00 PM.
Put your case forward for overdue bills – Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool has encouraged customers of the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) to put their cases forward to the entity in instances of disconnection fees or outstanding bills in order to work out some kind of suitable arrangement.
Utility companies should stop reconnection fees – resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - One resident of the Virgin Islands has expressed his disgust at being charged a reconnection fee by local utility companies after being disconnected for what he described as small amounts of money.

