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7th anniversary of destructive Hurricane Irma today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was labelled as the hurricane of all hurricanes. Today, September 6, 2024, the Virgin Islands remember the destructive Hurricane Irma, which devastated the territory 7 years ago today.
USVI to receive $384m from FEMA for school rebuilding
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The US Virgin Islands (USVI) is set to receive a substantial $384.8 million investment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to demolish and rebuild hurricane-damaged schools, marking a significant advancement in the territory's recovery efforts from hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.
'BVI not a begging society'- NDP Gov't told UK while refusing aid
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has detailed a shocking tale as told by United Kingdom (UK) officials on how the former Dr D. Orlando Smith led National Democratic Party (NDP) administration allegedly refused international help in the height of suffering following the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017.
VI meets September deadline to submit 'Plan of Action' to UK- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the United Kingdom (UK) Government agreeing to address Virgin Islands (VI) concerns over the stipulations of the £300M loan guarantee for recovery and development, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that the territory has met the September deadline to present its plan of action to the UK on the way forward.
Haycraft deflects the praises for new Enis Adams Primary School building
MEYERS ESTATE, Tortola, VI- 2 years and 3 days since Hurricane Irma destroyed the Enis Adams Primary School building at Meyers Estate on Tortola, a much larger and stronger building was commissioned and handed over to the Government of the Virgin Islands, compliments of astute businessman and founder and former majority owner of Road Town Wholesale Ltd, Mr Peter Haycraft.
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Thomas C. Famous
"Welcome to the Virgin Islands, welcome home," said Immigration Officer Brodie, as I arrived at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island in the Virgin Islands.
Scrub Island Resort named Scott McArdle as new General Manager
SCRUB ISLAND, VI - Our newsroom can confirm that Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has named Scott McArdle as its new General Manager effective last week. Mr McArdle who hails from Lanark, Scotland comes to the job with much hospitality experience.
Expat contractors overcharging locals to build - Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “Those persons who are here on work permit that are now charging outside the norm, whether it be $100 a day for a labourer, they now want to charge a lot more. I say we go and see how much was put in for their work permit, see who they are working under.”
Miss World Manushi Chhillar to visit VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A 12 member delegation including the reigning 2017 Miss World Manushi Chhillar of India, 2016 Miss World Stephanie Del Valle of Puerto Rico, Chairwoman of the Miss World Organisation Julia Morley, five continental queens, and other senior management of the Miss World organization will be travelling to the Virgin Islands (VI) this month to participate in the recovery efforts.
Residents fearful about upcoming hurricane season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents of the territory are expressing they are fearful that their homes might not be ready for the upcoming hurricane season which is said to likely be very active.

